S. S. Rajamouli Names Rajkumar Hirani’s Munna Bhai M.B.B.S His Favorite Film of the 21st Century!

Rajkumar Hirani stands as one of Indian cinema’s most acclaimed directors, credited with some of the industry’s biggest blockbusters. Delivering iconic hits like Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunki, he maintains an extraordinary 100% success rate at the box office. While every film in his filmography enjoys massive popular acclaim, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. holds a special place for Baahubali director S. S. Rajamouli as his top movie.

S. S. Rajamouli has revealed that Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. is his favourite film of the 21st century. The filmmaker praised Rajkumar Hirani’s unique concept and shared that the film completely captivated him. This is indeed a remarkable recognition for Rajkumar Hirani. While audiences across the country have admired his work, vision, and storytelling, one of India’s biggest filmmakers, S. S. Rajamouli, is also among those who deeply admire his films.

Moreover, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. was released in 2003 and marked Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial debut. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Gracy Singh, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Rohini Hattangadi, the film was a major critical and commercial success. It went on to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in 2004.

Apart from this, Rajkumar Hirani recently made his digital debut with the show Pritam and Pedro, starring his son Vir Hirani alongside Arshad Warsi. The show opened to a phenomenal response and went on to become biggest show in JioHotstar’s history and created history by becoming biggest-ever opener for a scripted show on the platform. The series emerged as the weekend’s most binge-watched show, with its unique blend of cybercrime, comedy, and thriller. It has also trended across seven languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and Kannada and is currently streaming on JioHotstar.

By Keerti Kadam