Ram Charan and Rajamouli

Ram Charan, one of Telugu cinema's biggest names, emerged as a global star with RRR. The film was directed by SS Rajamouli, who became a pan-India brand with the Baahubali franchise. RRR featured Ram Charan as the Telugu revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju and proved to be a terrific star vehicle for him.

This, interestingly, is not his first film with SS Rajamouli. The two previously teamed up for Magadheera, which hit screens in 2009 and became a game changer for the Telugu film industry. It emerged as a blockbuster and received critical acclaim for its production values and engaging screenplay. Here is a look at the fantasy action drama's rich legacy.