Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently on his European tour and has received a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The event was made even more special because Oscar-winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras attended the celebration and spent nearly eight hours watching Rajamouli’s films and the masterclass.
SS Rajamouli receives honor in Paris
The ‘Varanasi’ director shared his happiness on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Having me here in Paris and screening my films is an honor for me. But a sweet surprise that I did not see coming. It is a feeling that I cannot fully put into words. Having a permanent place in the halls of one of the most famous film institutions in the world, named after the famous Henri Langlois himself, is something that I will carry with me forever.“Further sharing his gratitude, he thanked everyone who made the opportunity possible. “My deepest gratitude to the legendary Mr. Costa Gavras and the entire Cinémathèque Française family for this honor, and for accepting Indian cinema: with warmth and love,” he added.Interestingly, Costa-Gavras plans to watch only RRR and return another day for Eega. After watching the first movie, he changed his plan and stayed with his wife for the remaining screenings and the masterclass.
SS Karthikeya shared a memorable moment
SS Rajamouli’s son and filmmaker SS Karthikeya shared the special moment on his social media handle where he revealed, “93 year old Academy Award winner and legendary French filmmaker Mr. Costa Gavras came to watch RRR yesterday and told @ssrajamouli that he will be back for Eega tomorrow, skip Baahubali today. These are the moments that inspire us and remind us why we are in the cinema.
Next is SS Rajamouli
In current work, SS Rajamouli is working on time traveling action adventure film ‘Varanasi’ with Telugu superstar Mahesh BabuPriyanka Chopra and Prithiviraj Sukumaran are in the lead.