Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently reflected on the making of his 2003 blockbuster *Simhadri*, acknowledging that the production methods of that era would likely be impossible to replicate today. During a conversation with actor Fahadh Faasil, producer SS Karthikeya, and others while promoting the upcoming film *Don’t Trouble The Trouble*, Rajamouli looked back at a particularly intense sequence filmed in Trivandrum. According to the director and Karthikeya, the project features what remains the most intensely violent action sequence of Rajamouli’s entire filmography, notably captured directly in front of the Kerala Assembly building where the lead actor brandished an axe and eliminated adversaries.
The decision to move part of the narrative to Kerala stemmed from the story's requirement for the protagonist to relocate outside of Andhra Pradesh. Rajamouli explained that the concept initially arose from the name "Singamalai"—a Tamil word that the team utilized regardless of regional language boundaries at the time. *Simhadri* starred Jr NTR alongside an ensemble cast including Bhumika Chawla and Nassar, following the journey of an orphan who secretly operates as a revered vigilante protecting the vulnerable in Kerala. The movie proved to be a massive commercial triumph, eventually prompting remakes in both Tamil and Kannada.
Reflecting on their subsequent career trajectories, both Rajamouli and Jr NTR have achieved massive global recognition since their early collaborations, which began with *Student No 1* in 2001. Following their monumental success with the 2022 global hit *RRR*, the actor and director have both embarked on massive new ventures. Jr NTR's recent projects include *Devara: Part 1*, a Hindi cinematic debut in *War 2*, and the upcoming 2027 release *Dragon* directed by Prashanth Neel. Meanwhile, Rajamouli is currently deep into production for his next major cinematic spectacle, *Varanasi*, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, which is also slated to arrive in theaters in 2027.
At a glance
- Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently reflected on the making of his 2003 blockbuster *Simhadri*, acknowledging that the production methods of that era would likely be impossible to replicate today.
- During a conversation with actor Fahadh Faasil, producer SS Karthikeya, and others while promoting the upcoming film *Don’t Trouble The Trouble*, Rajamouli looked back at a particularly intense sequence filmed in Trivandrum.
- According to the director and Karthikeya, the project features what remains the most intensely violent action sequence of Rajamouli’s entire filmography, notably captured directly in front of the Kerala Assembly building where the lead actor brandished an axe and eliminated adversaries.
The update
Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently reflected on the making of his 2003 blockbuster *Simhadri*, acknowledging that the production methods of that era would likely be impossible to replicate today. During a conversation with actor Fahadh Faasil, producer SS Karthikeya, and others while promoting the upcoming film *Don’t Trouble The Trouble*, Rajamouli looked back at a particularly intense sequence filmed in Trivandrum. According to the director and Karthikeya, the project features what remains the most intensely violent action sequence of Rajamouli’s entire filmography, notably captured directly in front of the Kerala Assembly building where the lead actor brandished an axe and eliminated adversaries.
The decision to move part of the narrative to Kerala stemmed from the story's requirement for the protagonist to relocate outside of Andhra Pradesh. Rajamouli explained that the concept initially arose from the name "Singamalai"—a Tamil word that the team utilized regardless of regional language boundaries at the time. *Simhadri* starred Jr NTR alongside an ensemble cast including Bhumika Chawla and Nassar, following the journey of an orphan who secretly operates as a revered vigilante protecting the vulnerable in Kerala. The movie proved to be a massive commercial triumph, eventually prompting remakes in both Tamil and Kannada.
Reflecting on their subsequent career trajectories, both Rajamouli and Jr NTR have achieved massive global recognition since their early collaborations, which began with *Student No 1* in 2001. Following their monumental success with the 2022 global hit *RRR*, the actor and director have both embarked on massive new ventures. Jr NTR's recent projects include *Devara: Part 1*, a Hindi cinematic debut in *War 2*, and the upcoming 2027 release *Dragon* directed by Prashanth Neel. Meanwhile, Rajamouli is currently deep into production for his next major cinematic spectacle, *Varanasi*, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, which is also slated to arrive in theaters in 2027.
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Source: Hindustan Times
