SS Rajamouli Plans an Anime Version of RRR

February 7, 2026

India’s most celebrated filmmaker SS Rajamouli, known for mastering multiple genres throughout his career, appears to have developed a strong fascination for animation in recent times. After watching global animation blockbusters such as Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and Arcane, the visionary director seems eager to explore the medium himself.

While promoting his upcoming film Varanasi to Hollywood media, Rajamouli made an intriguing revelation about his 2022 global sensation RRR. The director disclosed that the film could return in the form of an anime adaptation in the future. He revealed that his team is currently in discussions with a few Japanese studios to bring RRR to life as an anime series.

Expressing confidence in turning the idea into reality, Rajamouli said he was completely blown away by the storytelling potential of animation after being introduced to the genre only recently. According to him, anime opened new creative avenues and helped him understand how stories can be narrated in a more aggressive, impactful, and visually striking manner.

RRR narrates the fictional tale of two fearless Indian revolutionary leaders from the pre-independence era, portrayed by NTR and Ram Charan. The film emerged as a massive global hit, earning acclaim far beyond Indian shores and creating a cultural phenomenon worldwide.

It is already known that Rajamouli’s epic mythology Baahubali, one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises, is also expanding into animation. The two-part CG-animated spin-off film, titled Baahubali: The Eternal Ear and directed by Ishan Shukla, is slated for release in 2027.

The possibility of RRR transforming into an anime through a collaboration with Japanese studios highlights Rajamouli’s larger global vision. It wouldn’t be surprising if the filmmaker himself eventually steps into the animation space as a director. For now, Rajamouli remains focused on mythological storytelling, with Varanasi—loosely inspired by the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana—scheduled for release on April 7, 2027.

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