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S. S. Rajamouli
Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his epic, action drama, and fantasy genre films, he is one of the most prolific and the highest grossing Indian directors of all time, as well as the highest-paid director in Indian cinema. Rajamouli is a recipient of various national and international honours including a New York Film Critics Circle award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two Saturn Awards, four National Film Awards, and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, for his contributions in the field of art. In 2023, he was included on the Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Dhoondia Wao
who was given the name "Shaikh Ahmad" after his conversion to Islam
Gopala Dasa
Indian philosopher
Pandit Narasimhalu Vadavati
musician
Shivaraj Patil
Indian judge