Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli has added yet another global honour to his growing list of achievements. The RRR and Baahubali director was honoured with the Julliat 2026 recognition during his visit to the Institut Lumière in Lyon, France, where screenings of Eega and RRR were also held to packed audiences.

Rajamouli receives prestigious honour

Sharing glimpses from the special ceremony on Instagram, Rajamouli revealed that the visit turned into an emotional experience after Thierry Frémaux, director of both the Institut Lumière and the Cannes Film Festival, surprised him with the honour.