From Baahubali To The Beach: SS Rajamouli Makes Video Gaming Debut In Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding 2’ — WATCH
Rajamouli and his son SS Karthikeya make cameo appearances on 'Death Stranding 2', brushing shoulders alongside Hollywood giants such as Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Léa Seydoux.
Renowned hitmaker SS Rajamouli is now part of a different kind of blockbuster — the virtual world of Hideo Kojima’s much-awaited video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. In a surprising twist that has thrilled fans worldwide, Rajamouli and his son, SS Karthikeya, make cameo appearances in the game as characters dubbed "The Adventurer" and "Adventurer's son."
The moment was discovered by a few early-access players ahead of the game’s global release on PlayStation 5, slated for June 26. Clips and screenshots of the duo’s appearance have since flooded social media, sparking excitement across gaming and cinema communities alike.
Fans Go Wild Over Rajamouli's Gaming Debut
Reactions have been pouring in from fans who are calling Rajamouli a “global icon” for his unexpected venture into gaming. The viral clip shows the celebrated director and his son seamlessly integrated into the game’s post-apocalyptic setting, a move that’s seen as both symbolic and strategic.
Dir SS Rajamouli 😲
— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) June 24, 2025
#DeathStranding2 Video Game!
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The buzz isn’t just about celebrity spotting — it highlights the growing cultural bridges between Indian cinema and the crème de la crème of video gaming. “Seeing Rajamouli in a Japanese creator's video game, fans are overjoyed,” as noted in reports. Social media users have been actively sharing the moment, showcasing just how far Indian filmmakers have come in terms of global recognition.
What a moment 🤌🏾🔥#SSRajamouli making a cameo in Death Stranding — the worlds of cinema and gaming colliding in the most epic way!
— Thyview (@Thyview) June 24, 2025
From Baahubali to Kojima’s universe — the global impact is REAL.
Goosebumps stuff! 🙌
We see you too @ssk1122 🙂↔️🤌🏾@ssrajamouli pic.twitter.com/0wlLhqJkiZ
A Bond Built in Japan
The seeds of this unique collaboration appear to have been sown during Rajamouli’s visit to Japan in 2022, around the time RRR was making international waves. During that trip, the director reportedly experienced Kojima’s immersive 360-degree studio setup. That interaction, it seems, left an impression on both creators and led to this crossover.
S.S.ラージャマウリ監督、コジプロ来社！！！スキャンさせていただきました。。。。RRR🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀🫶👍🐯 pic.twitter.com/7wicXplJuc
— 小島秀夫 (@Kojima_Hideo) October 20, 2022
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach isn’t just a game — it’s a star-studded experience. In addition to Rajamouli and Karthikeya, the game also features performances by Hollywood heavyweights like Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Léa Seydoux.
With this digital cameo, Rajamouli has once again proven his knack for surprising audiences and pushing boundaries — this time, beyond the silver screen and straight into the gaming multiverse.
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