SS Rajamouli joins Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood at France’s Wall of Filmmakers
Director SS Rajamouli was honored with a plaque on the Wall of Filmmakers at the Institut Lumière in Lyon. This recognition places him alongside Hollywood icons such as Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood and increases the global reach of his work.
Director SS Rajamouli, who is currently on a break from shooting in Varanasi during his Europe tour, has been honored at the Institut Lumière in Lyon, France. the filmmaker whose films RRR and this Baahubali The franchise found a worldwide audience, with him being included on the institute’s ‘Wall of Filmmakers’ for his work, joining Hollywood icons such as director Martin Scorsese and actor Clint Eastwood.
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Rajamouli visited the Lumière Museum in Lyon, where his name was permanently added to the Mur des Cinéastes, placing him alongside names like Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino and Francis Ford Coppola. He later shared a note on the ex, describing the moment as one of deep emotion and gratitude.
In his post, Rajamouli wrote, “Visited the Lumiere Museum and Screening Room Eega And RRR Screened to full houses in Lyon, France. Thierry Frémaux, director of the Institut Lumière and the Cannes Film Festival, very kindly introduced me. Then he said he had planned a surprise and took me through the same road where cinema was born. I was already emotional about everything that was happening around me.”
He said, “And this wall is full of plaques. The names of greats like Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola. And then I saw a plate covered with red cloth. My mind went blank. I don’t even know what to say about the honor of having my name permanently placed on the Mur des Cinéastes with the greats.”
The director concluded, “Only gratitude. Deeply, deeply humbled. Thank you @InstitutLumiere for a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
Rajamouli’s son, SS Karthikeya, shared an emotional post on Instagram, celebrating his father’s achievements during his visit to France. He expressed how overwhelming it was.EEGA & RRR screen in the place where the first shot was ever shot using a cinematograph,” adding that the honor of seeing him recognized “among the greats with a plaque on their wall” at the Institut Lumière in Lyon was very touching.
Reflecting on the global impact of the films, Karthikeya said, “Hearing people saying that they are discovering Indian cinema and discovering Indian stories and culture through his films is very gratifying!” Looking back at how far they have come, he concluded with enthusiasm for the future, calling it a “satisfying and fulfilling journey” and looking forward to the long journey ahead.
This honor comes when Rajamouli takes leave from work VaranasiOne of the most awaited Indian films in recent years. The director recently said that major action sequences of the film have already been completed and the shooting is expected to be completed by October.
Varanasi It stars actors Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran and is set for theatrical release in April 2027.