SS Rajamouli visits France's Lumiere Museum, inducted into 'Wall of Filmmakers'; Varanasi director says, 'Deeply humbled'
Lyon, July 2
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli visited the Lumiere Museum in Lyon, France, where he was honoured with a plaque on the prestigious Mur des Cineastes after touring the museum and the screening room where his films 'Eega' and 'RRR' were screened to a full house.
Rajamouli shared the news on social media, expressing his gratitude. "Visited the Lumière Museum and the screening room where Eega and RRR was screened to a full house in Lyon, France."
The filmmaker said Thierry Fremaux, director of the Institut Lumiere and the Cannes Film Festival, introduced him before leading him on a special tour through the street regarded as the birthplace of cinema.
Recalling the moment, Rajamouli wrote, "Thierry Fremaux, the director of the Institut Lumière and the Cannes Film Festival, was gracious enough to introduce me. Then he said he had planned a surprise and walked me through the very street where cinema was born. I was already emotional for everything that was happening around me."
He said he was overwhelmed after discovering that a plaque bearing his name had been added to the Mur des Cineastes alongside some of world cinema's most celebrated filmmakers.
"And there is this wall full of plaques. Names of legends like Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola... and then I noticed a plate covered with a red cloth. My mind went blank," he wrote.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Rajamouli added, "I don't even know what to say for the honour of having my name permanently placed on the Mur des Cineastes, along with the greats. Only gratitude. Deeply, deeply humbled."
He concluded by thanking the Institut Lumière, writing, "Thank you Institut Lumière for a memory I will carry for a lifetime."
Earlier, Rajamouli also unveiled the first glimpse of his upcoming film 'Varanasi' at the Annecy Animation Festival. Headlined by Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, 'Varanasi' has already generated immense buzz among fans and industry watchers alike.
Last year, SS Rajamouli announced the title of the film and introduced the character of Mahesh Babu, who was seen riding an ox while holding a trishul in his hands.The movie is set to hit theatres on April 7, 2027.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I'm thrilled for Rajamouli's achievement, I hope he doesn't lose his Indian roots with all this Western recognition. His films are special because they're so authentically Indian. The 'Varansi' teaser looks promising though - Mahesh Babu with a trishul? Can't wait! 🔱
Being on the same wall as Scorsese, Eastwood, and Coppola... man, that's crazy! I still remember watching Eega in a packed theatre, never thought the director would reach such heights. Proud of our Telugu cinema! 🎬🔥
Honestly, it's a bit undeserved if you ask me. RRR was entertaining but it's not on the level of Scorsese or Coppola. Maybe we're overhyping him just because he's Indian. Just my opinion though - let the downvotes begin.
This is what happens when you make films with heart and soul. Rajamouli doesn't just make movies, he creates experiences. The man gave us Baahubali's Kattappa twist that got the whole nation talking. Absolutely well-deserved! ❤️🇮🇳
As an American who discovered Indian cinema through RRR, this is fantastic. Rajamouli is a genius storyteller. I'm actually planning a trip to India partly because of his films. Can't wait for Varansi - April 2027 seems too far! 🎥🌏
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