In a significant moment, filmmaker SS Rajamouli was honored with a plaque on the renowned ‘Wall of Filmmakers’ at the Institute Lumiere in France. Expressing his gratitude, the ‘RRR’ director shared his experience on social media, recalling his visit to the Lumière Museum in Lyon, France, where his films were screened to a full house. During the visit, Thierry Frémaux, the director of the Institut Lumière and the Cannes Film Festival, surprised Rajamouli by unveiling a plaque with his name alongside cinema legends like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino on the Mur des Cinéastes.
SS Rajamouli, known for ‘Baahubali,’ had previously been honored with a permanent seat at the Cinemathèque Francaise for his cinematic contributions. Overwhelmed by this recognition in Paris, Rajamouli expressed his deep gratitude for being immortalized in the halls of the prestigious film institution named after Henri Langlois. His emotional post reflected his profound appreciation for the unexpected honor, emphasizing the significance of this gesture in his cinematic journey.
