KV SS Rajamouli's father, Vijayendra Prasad, is a screenwriter and filmmaker who has worked in both Tollywood and Bollywood. Rajanna, directed by Vijayendra Prasad, received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2011. Rajamouli's father has written the screenplays for over twenty-five films since 1988, the majority of which have become box office hits. He is best renowned for writing the stories for the Baahubali series, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Manikarnika, all of which went on to become the year's biggest blockbusters. According to the most recent information, noted producer Dil Raju has commissioned Vijayendra Prasad to write the script.