PremiumWatch on OTT: 5 must-see Hollywood movies recommended by SS Rajamouli
What are the Hollywood movies that influenced RRR director SS Rajamouli's storytelling techniques that helped him to find such global fame?
Last Updated: 02.18 PM, Oct 10, 2023
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is celebrating his 50th birthday today. He is a master when it comes to using emotional elements to deliver mass commercial entertainers.
With his previous movie RRR becoming a global hit and earning an Oscar this year, he undoubtedly became one of the most influential Indian filmmakers of the 21st century. But, what are the movies that influenced his storytelling techniques that helped him to find such global fame?
Here are the five Hollywood movies recommended by SS Rajamouli:
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Braveheart (1995):
Mel Gibson's epic movie Braveheart is celebrated as a cinematic masterpiece and it revolves around William Wallace's quest for Scottish independence. The breathtaking battle sequences and a captivating narrative make Braveheart a must-see timeless historical epic.
Braveheart is available for rent on YouTube.
The Last of the Mohicans (1992):
Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, this film centres on a gripping adventure and a poignant love story. The movie boasts stunning visuals, thrilling action sequences, and memorable scores. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe and Russell Means among others.
The Last of the Mohicans is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966):
Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti western is considered a cornerstone of American cinema. Starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach, the movie has inspired generations of filmmakers across the world, including SS Rajamouli.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991):
Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his career-making role as the Terminator in James Cameron's ground-breaking sci-fi action extravaganza. Besides Arnold, the movie also stars Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick and Joe Morton among others
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is currently not available for streaming in India.
Indiana Jones series:
The Indiana Jones series, led by Harrison Ford and created by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, is a timeless adventure franchise. The movie series began with Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981 and became an instant global sensation. There are a total of five movies in this series, including Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
You can stream all Indiana Jones series on Disney+Hotstar.