Rama Rajamouli is an Indian film costume designer and wardrobe stylist who mostly designs costumes for Telugu films. She is the wife of famous Indian film director and screenwriter SS Rajamouli.
Wiki/Biography
Rama Rajamouli was born on Tuesday, 15 July 1969 (age 53 years; in 2022) in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now Telangana, India). His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Pictures of Rama Rajamouli and SS Rajamouli in their youth
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family & Caste
Rama Rajamouli is Kamma.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents. She has a sister, MM Srivalli, a film producer, who is married to Indian singer, composer and lyricist MM Keeravani.
Rama Rajamouli with his sister MM Srivalli
MM Srivalli with MM Keeravani
Husband & Son
Rama Rajamouli has been married twice. There is not much information about her first husband. Together, the couple has a son, SS Karthikeya, who is a businessman. Apart from this, Karthikeya also helped his stepfather SS Rajamouli in directing films. In 2000, Rama divorced her first husband. Reportedly, during the divorce proceedings, SS Rajamouli supported Rama in every possible way as they developed feelings for each other, and finally, in 2001, Rama married SS Rajamaouli in court. Together, they adopted a daughter named SS Mayookha.
From left to right- SS Mayookha, SS Rajamouli, Rama Rajamouli and SS Karthikeya
Other relatives
Rama’s son Karthikeya is married to Pooja Prasad, a singer, who is the niece of Telugu actor Jagapathi Babu.
SS Karthikeya with Pooja Prasad
Rama’s father-in-law, V. Vijayendra Prasad, is a screenwriter and film director. His mother-in-law, Raja Nandini, was a housewife, who died on 20 October 2012.
SS Rajamouli with his father V. Vijayendra Prasad
King Nandani
Career
Movie
In 2001, Rama made his debut as a costume designer with the film Student No: 1. Later, he designed costumes for several films such as Simhadri (2003), Sye (2004), Chatrapathi (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), Yamadonga (2007 ), Magadheera (2009), Maryada Ramanna (2010), and Eega (2012). Rama rose to fame when his costume designs were highly appreciated in the pan-Indian film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and its 2017 sequel Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. In 2016, Rama was nominated for the Best Costume Design Award for the film Baahubali: The Beginning at the 42nd Saturn Awards, and in 2018, he was nominated for the Best Costume Design Award at the 12th Asian Film Awards for the film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Rama Rajamouli while giving the final touch to Indian actor Rana Daggubati’s look during the shooting of Baahubali 2 The Conclusion
In 2022, she received massive acclaim for her costume design in the epic action drama film RRR.
Television
In 2001, Rama made his television debut with the Telugu sitcom Amrutham where he played a news anchor on Gemini TV.
Rama Rajamouli in a still from his debut television sitcom Amrutham (2001) on Gemini TV
Award
- 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
Facts/Trivia
- Rama is called Chinni by her husband SS Rajamouli.
- Rama never aspired to pursue a career as a clothing designer. It was SS Rajamouli who encouraged him to join the film industry as a designer and stylist. Reportedly, in the early 2000s, SS Rajamouli was not satisfied with the designs presented by his costume designers. In a quandary, Rajamouli couldn’t articulate exactly what kind of design he wanted. However, his wife Rama came to his rescue and suggested him some ideas for clothes, and as a result, SS Rajamouli hired him for his upcoming film as a costume designer.
- In an interview, Rama spoke about the film Yamadonga (2007), directed by her husband SS Rajamouli and revealed that she did not like the film and stated that the film was successful only because it had a star cast like NT Rama Rao. Jr. and Priyamani.
- Rama’s daughter Mayookha made a brief appearance in a song titled ‘Sahore’ from the film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).
- In an interview, Rama spoke about his inspiration behind designing costumes for the characters of the film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and said,
While designing their clothes and jewellery, we also drew a lot of inspiration from the appearances of historical and mythological characters in Amar Chitra Katha comics and Chandamama stories.”
- In 2015, Rama inaugurated the boutique “Fuchsia Pink Fabrics Attire” in Hyderabad, owned by Sadhya Rao, a famous fashion designer.
Rama Rajamouli at the inauguration of Fuchsia Pink Fabrics Attire boutique in Hyderabad, owned by fashion designer Sadhya Rao
- In December 2022, American digital and print magazine The Hollywood Reporter published an article highlighting and praising the efforts of Rama and his team in designing costumes for the epic period drama film RRR.
- Apart from working as a costume designer for the film RRR, Rama worked as an additional dialogue writer for the film.
- Till 2023, all Rama’s films in which she worked as a costume designer have been directed by her husband, SS Rajamouli. In an interview, SS Rajamouli spoke about his wife’s support in filmmaking and said,
If Rama was not by my side, I don’t think I could have made many of these films.”
- Rama gained international recognition for designing the costumes for the song “Naatu Naatu” from the Telugu period action film RRR (2022); the song won the Best Original Song Award at the Academy Awards in March 2023.
From left to right- Indian actor Ram Charan, his wife Upasana Kamineni, Rama Rajamouli, and SS Rajamouli at the 2023 Academy Awards
Categories: Biography
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