RRR, the SS Rajamouli magnum opus starring NTR Jr and Ram Charan, has taken Los Angeles by storm. A lot in order that even Hollywood bigwigs are raving in regards to the movie, which has been shortlisted for the Oscars 2023 by The Academy. Whereas the previous would be the large prize for Indian cinema, it’s the Globes the place the awards season motion begins on Wednesday. Rajamouli, NTR Jr and Ram Charan can be current on the grand ceremony the place the movie has been nominated in two classes – finest picture-non English and finest authentic music–movement image, going down on January 11.
However how did all of it occur? Let’s return to final March when the movie hit the cinemas. After a lot delay, Rajamouli lastly launched the movie in cinemas final March, taking viewers again to the Twenties.
The plot explores the undocumented interval in Bheem (Jr NTR) and Raju’s (Ram Charan) lives when each the revolutionaries selected to enter obscurity earlier than they started the combat for his or her nation.
Having carried the expectations he set with Baahubali and Baahubali 2 since RRR was introduced, Rajamouli not solely lived up however exceeded it with RRR. It got here as no shock that the movie ultimately emerged as a blockbuster with each state dancing to Naatu Naatu. Like most motion pictures, the craze for RRR gave the impression to be dying down a couple of months after its launch.
However the largest push was but to return. It was when the movie hit the digital streaming platform that RRR blew greater than anticipated. Audiences within the West started watching and the hearth set in India started spreading like wildfire within the West.
Earlier, Hollywood director Daniel Kwan praised RRR and Tweeted, “After a busy yr of labor and travelling I’ve lastly checked a pair issues off my listing 1) completed my taxes (I do know the irony) and a couple of) watched RRR. HOLY COW ya’ll weren’t kidding. Anytime I watch an Indian motion movie I really feel like I’m working within the incorrect nation.”
John Krasinski, finest recognized for his work in The Workplace and Jack Ryan, additionally reward for the movie and mentioned, “Is it RRR? Oh my God, I heard it’s unbelievable. I’ve been eager to see (it, however) I haven’t been in a position to see something. I used to be simply directing a film, however I can’t wait to see it.” Previous to this, The Vampire Diaries fame Joseph Morgan additionally referred to as RRR an ‘absolute masterpiece’ and Tweeted, “Had a little bit of break day capturing and Persia White and I watched two unimaginable motion pictures. ‘RRR’ and ‘All the things All over the place All At As soon as’ Each had been astounding. We laughed and cried and gasped in amazement. Simply gorgeous cinema.”
The worldwide recognition pushed Rajamouli and group to start their marketing campaign for RRR on the Oscars. Whereas followers hoped that RRR can be the official submission from India for the Oscars, they had been heartbroken by the flip of occasions. Nonetheless, the makers weren’t going to surrender. As an alternative, they opted to strategy the Academy straight and submitted the movie ‘For Your Consideration’ in October.
Because the Oscar rally started, RRR started bagging different worldwide nominations — together with the distinguished Golden Globe Awards 2023. When the Golden Globe Awards nominations had been introduced, the RRR erupted with pleasure.
SS Rajamouli tweeted, “Because of the jury at @goldenglobes for nominating #RRRMovie in two classes. Congratulations to all the group. Because of all of the followers and viewers in your unconditional love and help all through (sic).”
Jr NTR tweeted, “Delighted that #RRRMovie has been nominated in two classes on the Golden Globe Awards! Congratulations to all of us. Wanting ahead (sic).”
The Golden Globe nomination solely strengthen RRR’s case on the Oscars. Including cherries to the cake had been fan reactions in Japan, US and different nations the place the movie hit theatres. The ultimate sugar dusting on the cake got here within the type of producer Jason Blum, the founding father of Hollywood studio Blumhouse which has produced Oscar-nominated film ‘Get Out’ and horror motion pictures resembling ‘Paranormal Exercise’ and ‘Insidious,’ is bound that Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR can be feted with the Finest Movie honour at this yr’s Oscars. He tweeted, “I’m going with RRR successful finest pic. You heard it right here first. Mark it down, please.” “If I’m proper, I’m awarding myself my very own Oscar,” he added.
Final March, seated in a packed theatre watching RRR, I joined the group break into loud cheers and danced together with Jr NTR and Ram Charan’s Naatu Naatu. The power was contagious and the expertise was nothing lower than a pageant. Nonetheless, if somebody had then instructed me that the group from throughout the globe wouldn’t solely be dancing together with the music but in addition rallying for it to win among the largest awards, I might have sat in disbelief. And but, right here we’re, with fingers crossed for RRR to win a Golden Globe on January 11.
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