S. S. Rajamouli's directorial age epic historical action drama film RRR completed 3 years. Led by dynamic performances from N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, RRR also features stellar contributions from Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, and Shriya Saran.
The gripping screenplay of RRR was crafted by S. S. Rajamouli, while the compelling story was penned by V. Vijayendra Prasad. The impactful dialogues were written by Sai Madhav Burra. The film hit the big screens on 25 March 2022, redefining cinematic grandeur.
Backed by the visionary D. V. V. Danayya, RRR was brought to life under the esteemed banner of DVV Entertainment, ensuring a larger-than-life cinematic experience. Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris, Makarand Deshpande, Rajeev Kanakala, Rahul Ramkrishna, Twinkle Sharma appeared in supporting roles in this film.
The massive release of RRR was orchestrated by renowned distributors across regions—Pen Studios for North India, Lyca Productions in Tamil Nadu, KVN Productions in Karnataka, and HR Pictures in Kerala. The film’s global appeal extended with Variance Films overseeing the U.S. release and Phars Film bringing it to international audiences.
The film’s multilingual appeal was enhanced by talented writers in different versions—Madhan Karky for Tamil, Varadaraj Chikkaballapura for Kannada, Mamkombu Gopalakrishnan for Malayalam, and Riya Mukherjee for Hindi.
Each writer ensured the film’s dialogues resonated with their respective linguistic audiences. RRR was widely distributed across multiple regions, ensuring a global reach. Pen Studios handled the film’s release in North India, while Lyca Productions took charge in Tamil Nadu. KVN Productions and HR Pictures were responsible for Karnataka and Kerala, respectively.
For international audiences, Variance Films distributed the film in the United States, and Phars Film managed the overseas markets. The film marked the Telugu debut of Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt.
RRR marked S. S. Rajamouli’s 12th directorial venture since his debut in 2001 with the romantic drama Student No: 1, starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Gajala, and Rajeev Kanakala. The film marked director S.S Rajamouli's 4th collaboration with N.T. Rama Rao Jr after Student No: 1, Simhadri, Yamadonga
The film marked director S.S Rajamouli's 2nd collaboration with Ram Charan after Magadheera. A. Sreekar Prasad edited this film marking his maiden collaboration with director S.S Rajamouli
RRR marked S. S. Rajamouli’s second collaboration with Shriya Saran after Chatrapathi and his maiden collaboration with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. M. M. Keeravani composed the music for this film, continuing his long-standing association with S. S. Rajamouli.
This film marked their 12th collaboration, as Keeravani has composed music for all of Rajamouli’s directorial ventures. K. K. Senthil Kumar handled the Cinematography of this film marking his 8th collaboration with director S.S Rajamouli after Sye, Chatrapathi, Yamadonga, Magadheera, Eega, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
With a massive budget of ₹550 crore, the film achieved phenomenal box office success, earning around ₹1,350 crore. This remarkable performance secured its position as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2022.
The film also secured its place as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time and the third highest-grossing Telugu film. At the 69th National Film Awards, the film won multiple prestigious accolades across various categories.
Producer D. V. V. Danayya and director S. S. Rajamouli were honored with the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award. Kaala Bhairava received the Best Male Playback Singer award for his powerful rendition of "Komuram Bheemudo."
Veteran composer M. M. Keeravani was recognized with the Best Music Direction – Score award, while V. Srinivas Mohan won for Best Special Effects, showcasing the film’s technical brilliance.
In the field of choreography, Prem Rakshith secured the Best Choreography award for the globally acclaimed song "Naatu Naatu." Additionally, King Soloman was awarded Best Stunt Choreographer, acknowledging the film’s high-octane action sequences.
At the Academy Awards, it secured one win from one nomination. The Alliance of Women Film Journalists honored it with one win out of one nomination. The Asian Film Awards nominated the film twice but did not result in a win. Similarly, the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards and Critics' Choice Super Awards had multiple nominations but no wins.
The film won one award from two nominations at both the Atlanta Film Critics Circle and Pandora International Film Critics Awards. It achieved one win out of five nominations at the Austin Film Critics Association Awards. The Boston Society of Film Critics recognized it with one win from one nomination, while the Dorian Awards and Golden Trailer Awards followed the same pattern.
At the Filmfare Awards South, it had a strong presence with nine wins from thirteen nominations. The Hollywood Critics Association Awards acknowledged it with three wins out of five nominations, while its Creative Arts Awards division awarded it two wins from four nominations. The Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards gave the film one win from one nomination.
In major international circuits, the film won one Golden Globe Award from two nominations. It also won two awards from three nominations at the Georgia Film Critics Association and two from five at the Online Film Critics Society. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards saw two wins out of two nominations, while the National Board of Review Awards also resulted in one win from one nomination.
At India's prestigious National Film Awards, the film achieved six wins from six nominations. The South Indian International Movie Awards honored it with five wins from eleven nominations. Meanwhile, it secured two wins from two nominations at the Santosham Film Awards.
Other notable wins include one at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards from five nominations, one at the Saturn Awards from three nominations, and two at the Southeastern Film Critics Association from two nominations. The Seattle Film Critics Society awarded it one win from three nominations, while the Utah Film Critics Association honored it with two wins from two nominations.
On the other hand, the film received multiple nominations but no wins at the Japan Academy Film Prize, Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards, London Film Critics' Circle, Satellite Awards, St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards, and the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association.
Komaram Bheem (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.), a fearless tribal protector, infiltrates Delhi to rescue a kidnapped girl, unaware that Indian police officer Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) —secretly an anti-colonial revolutionary—is hunting him. Their friendship blossoms before betrayal strikes, leading to Bheem’s capture. As the truth unfolds, they unite, unleashing a fiery rebellion against the British, toppling their oppressors, and securing freedom for their people.
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