Filmmaker SS Rajamouli was honored with a commemorative plaque at the prestigious Institut Lumière in Lyon, France. On Wednesday, the director was inducted into the institute’s “Filmmakers Wall” to celebrate his work.The director is known globally for his work in internationally renowned films like RRR and RRR.Baahubali”, was welcomed to the birthplace of cinema for a series of sold-out screenings, autograph sessions and audience engagement events featuring some of his most famous films, including “Eega”. According to reports, the event, which was held from June 27 to July 17, was to celebrate Rajamouli’s contribution to global cinema and showcase several of his landmark films.Video of the event, which later went viral on social media, showed Rajamouli unveiling a golden plaque bearing his name behind a red curtain, marking yet another international honour. Earlier, Rajamouli had been awarded a plaque at the Film Archive, cementing his place among the world’s leading filmmakers.Addressing the audience at an interaction at the institute, Rajamouli reflected on India’s rich tradition of storytelling. In the conference video, he said: “India is a huge treasure trove of stories. Be it mythology of India. Myth is not the right word, but for lack of a better word, I say mythology. We call them ‘Ehsaas’. There are other myths, histories and folklore…”In another clip, the director received a standing ovation after entering a packed auditorium and participating in an extensive question-and-answer session following the screening of the film. Photos and videos from the event drew enthusiastic fans who applauded the filmmaker as he took the stage.Rajamouli has reportedly given French audiences an exclusive preview of his upcoming projects, including a glimpse at his next live-action film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babuand a clip from the animated feature film Baahubali: Eternal War.The filmmaker’s visit to France comes after he attended the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where Baahubali: Eternal War was showcased as part of the festival’s prestigious “In Progress” programme. Rajamouli had earlier revealed that the animated film was being developed in partnership with a Japanese animation studio, promising fans that the team was committed to making it “in the best possible way.”“Rajamouli’s ongoing French tour comes as the shooting of “Varanasi” is about to wrap up. According to reports, there are only 80 days left to shoot the movie before they can officially wrap up and start post-production work in time for its release in 2027.
