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Hometown: Hyderabad Husband: S. S. Rajamouli Age: 53 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
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| Nickname | Chinni [1]The Times of India |
| Profession | Film costume designer, Film wardrobe stylist |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet & inches– 5’ 5” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | As a costume designer- Film: Student No: 1 (2001) As an actor- |
| Awards | • 2008: Best Costume Designer Award for the film Yamadonga at the Nandi Awards • 2009: Best Costume Designer Award for the film Magadheera at the Nandi Awards • 2016: Best Costume Designer Award for the film Baahubali: The Beginning at the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award • 2017: Best Costume Designer Award for the film Baahubali: The Beginning at the Nandi Awards |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1969 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 53 Years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now Telangana, India) |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Caste | Kamma |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2001 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | S. S. Rajamouli (director and screenwriter) |
| Children | Son– S. S. Karthikeya (from her first husband) Daughter– S. S. Mayookha (adopted) (image in spouse’s section) |
| Siblings | Rama has one elder sister named M. M. Srivalli |
| Other Relatives | Daughter-in-law- Pooja Prasad (singer)
Father-in-law- K. V. Vijayendra Prasad (screenwriter and film director) Mother-in-law- Raja Nandini (homemaker; d.2012) Brother-in-law- M. M. Keeravani (music composer, singer, lyricist) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rama Rajamouli
- Rama Rajamouli is an Indian film costume designer and wardrobe stylist who primarily designs costumes for the Telugu film industry. She is the wife of popular Indian film director and screenwriter S. S. Rajamouli.
- Rama got legally separated from her first husband in 2000. As per some media sources, S. S. Rajamouli developed romantic feelings for Rama while supporting her during her divorce proceedings. In 2001, Rama got married to S. S. Rajamaouli in a court.
- Rama had never thought of pursuing a career as a costume designer in the entertainment industry. However, her husband, S. S. Rajamouli, insisted and motivated her to assist him in his films as a film wardrobe stylist. As per some media sources, S. S. Rajamouli was not satisfied with the work of his costume designer, and moreover, he was not able to process the kind of designs he wanted for the film. Seeing him in dilemma, Rama advised a few ideas to him regarding the costumes, which were exactly what S. S. Rajamouli wanted. Consequently, S. S. Rajamouli encouraged her to join him as a designer and Rama agreed to work as a costume designer.
- Rama designed costumes for a few films like Simhadri (2003), Sye (2004), Chatrapathi (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), Yamadonga (2007), Magadheera (2009), Maryada Ramanna (2010), and Eega (2012).
- Rama came into the spotlight for designing costumes for the pan-India film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015). The following year, she was nominated at the 42nd Saturn Awards for the Best Costume Design Award for the film Baahubali: The Beginning.
- In 2017, her designed costumes for the film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion were massively applauded, and subsequently, in 2018, she was nominated at the 12th Asian Film Awards for the Best Costume Design Award for the film.
Rama Rajamouli while giving the final touch to the look of Indian actor Rana Daggubati during the shoot of the film Baahubali 2 The Conclusion
- Rama rose to popularity for her costume designs in the epic action drama film RRR (2022).
- Rama, in an interview, revealed that she didn’t like the film Yamadonga (2007), which was directed by her husband, S. S. Rajamouli. However, she stated that the film would not have been successful if the director had not cast actors like N. T. Rama Rao Jr and Priyamani. [2]Asianet News
- In an interview, on being asked about her inspiration behind designing the costumes for the film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), Rama said,
While designing their clothes and jewellery, we were also inspired a great deal with the looks of historical and mythological characters in Amar Chitra Katha comics and the Chandamama stories.”
- Rama was invited by the fashion designer Sadhya Rao to inaugurate her boutique “Fuchsia Pink Fabrics Attire” in Hyderabad in 2015.
Rama Rajamouli while inaugurating the boutique Fuchsia Pink Fabrics Attire in Hyderabad, owned by fashion designer Sadhya Rao
- The Hollywood Reporter, an American digital and print magazine, dedicated an article to Rama Rajamouli in which they complimented and appreciated her enthusiasm and hard work in designing and styling the costumes for the period drama film RRR. [3]The Hollywood Reporter
- Rama worked as an additional dialogue writer for the film RRR along with designing costumes for the film.
- Mayookha, Rama’s daughter, appeared briefly in the song ‘Sahore’ from the film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).
- As of 2023, the films in which Rama worked as a costume designer were directed by her husband, S. S. Rajamouli. In an interview, talking about his wife’s contribution to his films, S. S. Rajamouli said,
If Rama was not by my side I don’t think I could have made these many films.”
- Rama gained the limelight internationally for designing the costumes of the song “Naatu Naatu” from the Telugu action film RRR (2022) as the song won an award for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards in March 2023.
From left to right- Indian actor Ram Charan, his wife Upasana Kamineni, Rama Rajamouli, and S. S. Rajamouli at the Academy Awards 2023
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| ↑1 | The Times of India |
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| ↑2 | Asianet News |
| ↑3 | The Hollywood Reporter |