S.S. Rajamouli Joins Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: ‘A Magical Experience'.
S.S. Rajamouli, the visionary director behind cinematic blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR, is now making headlines not just for his films but for a surprising cameo in one of Japan's most anticipated video games—Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The game, helmed by legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, is known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling in interactive media. Rajamouli's presence in the game marks a unique cultural crossover between Indian cinema and global gaming.
During a promotional visit to Japan for RRR, Rajamouli met Kojima, who scanned the filmmaker to potentially create a digital character for the game. Kojima later confirmed this via a social media post, writing, 'Director S.S. Rajamouli visited KJP!!! We have scanned him. RRR🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀👍🐯" The post was accompanied by behind-the-scenes photos of Rajamouli being scanned inside Kojima Productions.
Director S.S. Rajamouli visited KJP!!! We have scanned him. RRR🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀👍🐯 pic.twitter.com/rcyatlnXnS — HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 20, 2022
Reflecting on the experience, Rajamouli shared, 'When we were in Japan for RRR promotions, I visited Kojima-san's office. He scanned me there, and honestly, I had no idea how or where he'd use it. I just sensed something magical was in the making. To now see myself featured in Death Stranding 2 is a true honour. Kojima-san is a visionary, and I'm humbled to be even a small part of his extraordinary world."
Rajamouli's inclusion in the game highlights the growing bond between Indian and Japanese entertainment cultures. His film RRR achieved monumental success in India and was warmly embraced by Japanese audiences as well. The film was later released in Japan on physical formats, including Ultra HD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray, further cementing Rajamouli's popularity in the country.
As Death Stranding 2 continues to build anticipation among gamers worldwide, Rajamouli's cameo adds an unexpected layer of intrigue and excitement. Whether through cinema or virtual worlds, Rajamouli continues to expand his creative influence globally, proving once again that storytelling transcends mediums.
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July 12, 2025, 21:21 IST
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