25-06-2025
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
