US, July 22 -- Fresh off scripting history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, badminton player PV Sindhu has expressed her desire to work with filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The two-time Olympic medalist playfully pitched herself to the director known for films such as 'Baahubali' and 'RRR', saying she'd love to play a badminton player in one of his films.

After Sindhu defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women's singles final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium recently, Rajamouli took to social media to congratulate her. "The first Indian to win the Japan Open! Congratulations, PV Sindhu. What a champion's comeback. India is proud of you!"

Sindhu thanked him and also referenced his upcoming film with Mahesh ...