Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming episode of Modern Masters which will focus on the renowned Tamil film director S.S. Rajamouli. Anupama Chopra serves as the presenter of this biographical documentary series, which sheds light on prominent Indian artists. The trailer provides a thorough analysis of Rajamouli’s creative genius, featuring endorsements from notable figures such as actor Prabhas and filmmaker James Cameron.
The trailer opens with Rajamouli himself, who elucidates his vision for filmmaking. “I am eager to share an extraordinary narrative.” “I merely desire for individuals to become invested in the film,” he emphasizes. The video then transitions to sequences that showcase actors Jr NTR, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Ram Charan, who all discuss their experiences working with Rajamouli.
“He [Rajamouli] is born to tell stories that have never been told, and he is born to make films,” according to Jr. NTR. The protagonist of Baahubali, Prabhas, further elaborated, “He is a mad person, that is all,” in allusion to Rajamouli’s unwavering commitment to his craft. Jr. NTR’s co-star in RRR, Ram Charan, expressed his surprise, stating, “There are times when I am taken aback.” “I perceive myself as a third individual when I view his films, even when I am engaged in the production.”
James Cameron commends Rajamouli’s ability to work with a diverse array of talents in the trailer. Cameron commented, “He certainly possesses the respect necessary to collaborate with anyone and accomplish any task.” The video also includes sequences from promotional events and screenings of several of Rajamouli’s films, and Karan Johar is also featured.
However, not all responses to the documentary have been favorable. The announcement of Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli has sparked debate among Tollywood enthusiasts. Fans began to inquire about the availability of a Telugu version after Netflix released the English trailer, which sparked a backlash. The outrage was further exacerbated by the subsequent release of the Telugu trailer, which featured inadequately dubbed voices in place of the original Telugu-speaking personalities.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with Netflix’s use of subpar translation on social media. They described the decision as disrespectful to the performers and the Telugu-speaking audience. In response to the requests of numerous admirers, Netflix removed the dubbed version and released the trailer with the original accents of S.S. Rajamouli, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Rama Rajamouli, and MM Keeravaani.
As a consequence of the controversy, Netflix has been the subject of intense scrutiny, with viewers doubting the celebrities’ decision to embrace this approach. The documentary Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli, which was produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, and Anupama Chopra, was designed to emphasize the director’s exceptional talent. Nevertheless, the documentary’s release has been overshadowed by the unfavorable reaction to the adaptation controversy.
As the release date of August 2, 2024, approaches, the Telugu trailer’s decision by Netflix remains a subject of debate. Please continue to monitor the extent of this developing controversy and its potential impact on the documentary’s reception.
