SS Rajamouli Celebrated in Paris with RRR Screening
RRR's Impact Continues
The film RRR has made history by securing the first Oscar for an Indian feature film at the 95th Academy Awards, and its influence remains strong even years post-release. Recently, SS Rajamouli received a prestigious honor at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, where a permanent seat was dedicated to him. This tribute included special screenings of his iconic films such as RRR, Baahubali, and Eega. A large crowd gathered at Le Grand Rex in Paris to celebrate Rajamouli’s significant contributions to global cinema.
Screening at Le Grand Rex
SS Rajamouli’s RRR Screened At Paris’ Le Grand Rex
Despite a major football match between France and Sweden during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, hundreds of cinema enthusiasts attended the screening. The official social media account for the film shared a video capturing the event, stating, "Even with a major football match happening, we had an incredible turnout for the #RRRMovie screening at @LeGrandRex, Paris. The audience's response was as enthusiastic as ever. Four years since its release, the excitement remains unchanged."
Amidst a major football match between France and Sweden, we still got a massive audience turnout for the #RRRMovie screening at the @LeGrandRex, Paris. 🇫🇷The response? As explosive as ever. 4 years since release and nothing has changed. 🔥THE FILM THAT LASTS FOREVERRR. pic.twitter.com/0IIsDcMIYB
— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) June 30, 2026
Le Grand Rex, located in Paris, is renowned as one of Europe’s largest and most iconic cinemas, celebrated for its stunning Art Deco architecture and a main hall that accommodates approximately 2,800 guests.
Recognition at Cinémathèque Française
SS Rajamouli Honoured In Paris
The Cinémathèque Française, a leading institution in film preservation and celebration, recently honored Rajamouli with a permanent seat. Founded by Henri Langlois, this institution is a significant venue for film history, making this recognition a monumental occasion for both Rajamouli and Indian cinema. During the event, he shared a heartfelt moment with Costa-Gavras, the Oscar-winning director, who expressed his admiration for Rajamouli's work by watching his films for nearly eight hours prior to the ceremony. Rajamouli expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am deeply thankful to the legendary Mr. Costa-Gavras and the entire Cinémathèque Française family for this honor and for their warm embrace of Indian cinema."
Upcoming Projects
SS Rajamouli's Next
Fans are eagerly anticipating SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, featuring Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra. This highly anticipated pan-India project is set to hit theaters in April 2027. The film will showcase Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Priyanka as Mandakini, centering on a time-traveling hero who must navigate various centuries and continents to avert a catastrophic asteroid impact. It is being produced on a grand scale.