Summary of S. S. Rajamouli Interview With Baradwaj Rangan | Wide Angle | RRR

00:00:00 - 00:30:00

In the interview, S.S. Rajamouli discusses his process for making films and how he chooses the right actors for his films. He also speaks about the importance of the story and connecting with the audience.

• 00:00:00 Director S. S. Rajamouli describes his process for choosing the right actors for his films and how he is satisfied with RRR. He speaks about the importance of the story, and how he looks for ensembles that will bring out the best in his actors. He mentions that he is more satisfied with RRR than his previous films.
• 00:05:00 The speaker discusses how writing a story with a unique plot is not as risky as writing a run-of-the-mill story, and how connecting with the audience is through emotion rather than story or plot.
• 00:10:00 The author discusses how telugu film industry has a "consistent" love for masala movies, which is why they are some of the best in India. He also cites the importance of maintaining different genres within a movie to please different audiences.
• 00:15:00 The author interviews S. S. Rajamouli, who discusses the role of the telugu audience in film success. Rajamouli notes that the success of telugu films is due in part to the audience's acceptance of dubbed versions of Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. He also speaks about the transformation of actor Tarak Ratna into a successful actor.
• 00:20:00 S.S. Rajamouli discusses the process of making a film and challenges that he and his team face while filming. He talks about the importance of having an objective perspective and how it keeps him focused during long shoots. He describes the sequence in RRR where Aaliyah Bird and Ajay Devgan fight a crowd of people, and says that it was one of the best things he's ever done. He credits the stunt choreographer Solomon with making the sequence possible and says that it was a terrifying but exciting experience to watch.
• 00:25:00 S.S. Rajamouli discusses his process of filmmaking and how the pandemic has affected it. He also talks about his thoughts on whether or not he thinks his previous films will be successful or not.
• 00:30:00 S.S. Rajamouli discusses controversies his upcoming film, "RRR," is likely to create. He says that he understands people's feelings but respects their right to free speech, and that he will not be tracking the box office.