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SS Rajamouli Debuts In Death Stranding 2 Video Game, Fans React
SS Rajamouli Debuts In Death Stranding 2 Video Game, Fans React

News18

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • News18

SS Rajamouli Debuts In Death Stranding 2 Video Game, Fans React

Director SS Rajamouli is making a thrilling cameo in Death Stranding 2 alongside son Karthikeya, captivating fans and redefining creative boundaries instantly. SS Rajamouli, the director behind global cinematic phenomena like Baahubali and RRR, is now redefining boundaries by making a surprise appearance in the world of video games. Can he bring the same magic to a virtual one? The acclaimed director, known for catapulting Telugu cinema to worldwide acclaim, has teamed up with his son, Karthikeya, for a cameo in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The highly anticipated video game is crafted by the visionary Japanese game designer, Hideo Kojima. This unexpected fusion of Indian cinema and global gaming follows a string of interactions between Rajamouli, Karthikeya, and Kojima, with their recent virtual meeting fueling speculation about a potential collaboration. Karthikeya's cryptic hints about working with Kojima Productions had fans buzzing with anticipation. Fans, in no time, flocked to the comments section showing their excitement about the collab. 'Wow , this is too good !! I remember @ssrajamouli getting scanned in @KojiPro2015_EN office , hoping for his cameo in #DS2 ….But I think some collab is happening where @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN's help is being asked for #SSMB29," read a comment suspecting for a possible collab of the gaming firm for Rajamouli's next production. 'Too good to kill," read another comment. The connection between Rajamouli and Kojima dates back to 2022 when the director visited Japan during RRR's global promotional tour. It was then that he met Kojima in person, touring his state-of-the-art studio and experiencing an immersive 360-degree screening of some of Kojima's latest projects in an innovative, interactive setup. As early access to Death Stranding 2 unfolds, keen-eyed players have spotted two intriguing characters – The Adventurer and Adventurer's Son – who bear a striking resemblance to Rajamouli and Karthikeya. Though their roles are minor and non-playable, these cameos have sent fans of both cinema and gaming into a frenzy, celebrating this unexpected and delightful convergence of two distinct creative worlds. Death Stranding 2: Cast Hideo Kojima's hallmark is creating video games that rival cinematic masterpieces, and Death Stranding 2 is poised to be another tour de force. With a star-studded cast including Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Léa Seydoux, this game promises a breathtakingly visual and emotionally charged experience. Set to hit the global market on June 26, 2025, Death Stranding 2 will make its exclusive debut on the PlayStation 5. On the work front, SS Rajamouli is currently busy with his next project, tentatively titled SSMB29, featuring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. First Published: June 25, 2025, 12:44 IST

RRR director SS Rajamouli makes surprise gaming debut in Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
RRR director SS Rajamouli makes surprise gaming debut in Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Time of India

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

RRR director SS Rajamouli makes surprise gaming debut in Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya have made cameo appearances in Hideo Kojima 's highly anticipated video game Death Stranding 2 : On the Beach, marking a crossover between Indian cinema and Japanese gaming. The RRR and Baahubali director appears as "The Adventurer" while Karthikeya takes on the role of "The Adventurer's Son" in the PlayStation 5 exclusive, set for global release on June 26, 2025. Early access players discovered the duo's characters and shared viral clips across social media, with fans celebrating Rajamouli as a "global icon." First major Indian director in AAA gaming by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brass Krishna Idols For Prosperity & Protection In Life Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo This unexpected collaboration stems from a creative friendship that began during RRR's Japanese promotional tour in 2022, when Rajamouli visited Kojima Productions . The legendary game creator, known for the Metal Gear Solid franchise, has maintained contact with the Indian filmmaker since then, culminating in this digital debut. In April 2025, Kojima shared photos from a virtual meeting with the father-son duo, sparking speculation about their involvement. "Beyond excited for this," Karthikeya had posted, hinting at the surprise now delighting fans worldwide. Death Stranding 2 is a star-studded affair The post-apocalyptic adventure features an A-list cast including Norman Reedus , Elle Fanning , Léa Seydoux , Troy Baker, and George Miller. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues Kojima's reputation for blending cinematic storytelling with interactive entertainment, following protagonist Sam Porter Bridges as he reconnects isolated communities in post-apocalyptic Australia.

SS Rajamouli and son make surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach'
SS Rajamouli and son make surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach'

The Hindu

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Hindu

SS Rajamouli and son make surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach'

Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya have made surprise appearances in the upcoming video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, developed by renowned Japanese creator Hideo Kojima. The highly anticipated sequel is set to release worldwide on June 26, 2025, for PlayStation 5. Fans who received early access to the game ahead of launch spotted Rajamouli and Karthikeya in cameo roles. Rajamouli is featured as 'The Adventurer,' while Karthikeya appears as 'The Adventurer's Son.' The collaboration between Rajamouli and Kojima has been developing for some time. Their first meeting occurred during Rajamouli's visit to Japan in 2022 to promote RRR. The filmmaker toured Kojima Productions and experienced its advanced 360-degree production setup. Director S.S. Rajamouli visited KJP!!! We have scanned him. RRR🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀👍🐯 — HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 20, 2022 Since then, the two creatives have stayed in touch, with Kojima sharing a virtual meeting photo with Rajamouli and Karthikeya in April this year. 'Beyond excited for this,' Karthikeya wrote while resharing the image on social media. Beyond excited for this ❤️ — S S Karthikeya (@ssk1122) April 30, 2025 Hideo Kojima, celebrated for his genre-defining work on titles like Metal Gear, Snatcher, and Zone of the Enders, is known for pushing the boundaries of narrative and visual design in gaming. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach seems to continue that tradition, serving as a sequel to the 2019 hit Death Stranding. Returning cast members include Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Troy Baker, with new additions like Elle Fanning and George Miller joining the universe. The game follows Sam Porter Bridges in a post-apocalyptic Australia, where he and his team must reconnect isolated communities through a communication network in an effort to save humanity. In a sign of Kojima's expanding creative reach, a live-action adaptation of Death Stranding is also in the works, directed by Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One) and produced by A24 and Kojima Productions. Kojima is also expanding the Death Stranding universe with a planned anime adaptation, while simultaneously developing Physint for PlayStation and OD for Xbox.

SS Rajamouli enters gaming world; Makes surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding 2'
SS Rajamouli enters gaming world; Makes surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding 2'

Time of India

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

SS Rajamouli enters gaming world; Makes surprise cameo in Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding 2'

Picture Credit: X Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli made a surprise appearance in a highly anticipated Japanese video game. Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya, who is also the line producer of his films, have made cameos in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, created by legendary game developer Hideo Kojima. The game will be released globally on June 26, 2023, but a few lucky fans with early access already spotted the father-son duo in the game. Rajamouli is listed as "The Adventurer" and Karthikeya is listed as "The Adventurer's Son." Screenshots and video clips have gone viral online featuring their avatars in the game. Fans on social media were quick to post screengrabs and gameplay videos with the cameos and expressed how surprised they were to see Rajamouli and his son in the game. Kojima and Rajamouli's growing creative bond In April, Kojima posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of a video meeting between himself, Rajamouli and Karthikeya, with Karthikeya enthusiastically resharing this on his social media account with, "Beyond excited for this." It is speculated that this creative collaboration has been in the works since roughly 2022, about the timing of the release of 'RRR'. During Rajamouli's promotional trip to Japan, he toured Kojima Productions and experienced a special 360-degree cinematic presentation at the game developer's studio. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo About the game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the sequel to the widely acclaimed Death Stranding, and features Hollywood actors Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Lea Seydoux in lead roles. Speaking of SS Rajamouli's upcoming project, he is currently filming the grand adventure thriller tentatively named, 'SSMB29'. The movie stars Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu, Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead.

Rajamouli debuts in Death Stranding 2 video game, excited fans call him global icon
Rajamouli debuts in Death Stranding 2 video game, excited fans call him global icon

India Today

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • India Today

Rajamouli debuts in Death Stranding 2 video game, excited fans call him global icon

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli made an exciting cameo in a video game by popular Japanese creator, Hideo Kojima. Not just him, his son and line producer of his films, SS Karthikeya, also appeared in a small cameo in the video game titled 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach'. The clip featuring the two is now going viral with fans calling Rajamouli a 'global icon'.advertisementThe game will be launched on June 26 globally on PlayStation 5. Ahead of the launch, a few fans got early access, in which some of the players spotted Rajamouli and Karthikeya as The Adventurer and Adventurer's son, the clip:Rajamouli Cameo #DeathStranding2 #SSRajamouli @ssrajamouli @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN Shinji Satoru (@shinji_satoru) June 24, 2025 Here are the photos: Screengrab of SS Rajamouli's cameo in Death Stranding 2. advertisement Screengrab of SS Karthikeya's cameo in Death Stranding 2. Seeing Rajamouli in a Japanese creator's video game, fans are overjoyed. Many captured the clip and screenshots of Rajamouli and shared them on their social media are some reactions: Hideo Kojima is one of the most celebrated creators known for his video games that are high on storytelling and spectacular April, Kojima had a virtual meeting with Rajamouli and Karthikeya. He shared a photo with the two on X. Karthikeya re-shared the post and wrote, "Beyond excited for this (sic)." Going by the reports, Rajamouli and Kojima have been in talks since 2022. During 'RRR's' release, the filmmaker visited Japan and experienced a special 360-degree set up at Kojima's the post: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also features Hollywood actors Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning and Lea Seydoux.- EndsMust Watch

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