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Hyderabad, March 1 - The energetic dance song 'Naatu Naatu' from global blockbuster "RRR" has been confirmed to be performed live on the biggest awards stage, the 2023 Oscars. ## Sung by Rahul Sipligunj & Kaala Bhairava, Naatu Naatu has been nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars 2023. Rahul and Bhairava will be performing the song live at the 95th Oscars on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p. ## Composed by M.M. Keeravaani, while its lyrics are written by Chandrabose, Naatu Naatu has been ruling over audiences globally. Earlier, it won the best original song at the 2023 Golden Globes, beating out tunes by Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. ## Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. “Naatu Naatu." LIVE at the 95th Oscars.Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/8FC7gJQbJs— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 28, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, February 27 - Blockbuster director Shankar is muddling between the shoots of RC 15 and Indian 2. Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action thriller and Kamal Haasan-fronted vigilante actioner "Indian 2" are two of the most-awaited films and director Shankar has a task in hand to deliver on both fronts.## The makers haven't locked any release date yet for both films, however, if reports are to be believed, both movies eyeing Sankranthi 2024 release in multiple languages. It is said that Ram Charan and producer Dil Raju are looking to release "RC 15" on Sankranthi at any cost as they have already faced multiple delays. ## On the other hand, "Indian 2" is produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, and they are also aiming to release the movie during the same period to cash in on the opportunity. Since both films are being directed by Shankar, it is highly likely that the makers postponed at least one film, and it could most likely be "RC 15". ## The chances of "RC 15" not releasing on Sankranthi 2024 are high because Prabhas-fronted ambitious sci-fi actioner "Project K" with director Nag Ashwin is already placed for January 12, 2024, release. It is easily the biggest Telugu movie at the moment. It is likely that "RC 15" might get preponed or postponed, depending on the shoot progress.## "RC 15" has been in development since 2022, but the shoot getting delayed due to Shankar's "Indian 2" which returned to production last year after getting paused for a long time. ## Stay tuned...

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Tokyo, February 19 - SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster RRR has crossed the historic box office milestone of 1 billion Yen at the Japan box office, becoming the first-ever Indian film to achieve the feat. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, RRR has crossed the ¥‎1 billion mark on its 122nd day. The movie was released in October of last year and since then, it has continued its steady run at the box office. The movie had a big boost in collection over the last few weeks which helped it go past the box office milestone. ## Rajinikanth's Muthu is the second highest-grossing Indian film in Japan with 400 million Yen. RRR crossed Muthu's record a long time back and hasn't looked back since then. So far, the period action drama has grossed approx. 62 crores in Japan with approx. 633K admits. ## The total worldwide gross collection of RRR has now reached approx. 1170 crores. It is currently the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie ever and is likely to remain 4th unless the movie gets released in other countries.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, February 11 - The Film Federation of India (FFI) left everyone stunned when it picked the Gujarati movie "The Chhello Show" (Last Film Show) as India's official entry for Oscars 2023, over SS Rajamouli's "RRR" which has been winning accolades internationally and getting wide recognition. ## "Last Film Show" though did receive critical acclaim but failed to score nominations in the Best International Feature Film category which further widened the criticism for FFI for not picking "RRR". Meanwhile, Ram Charan, who plays the role of Ramaraju in the film, finally reacts to the decision. ## During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ram Charan said that he was not entirely surprised by the decision but was a little disappointed that the movie was not picked.## "I really don't understand the process of selection. Prior to this, I had no knowledge of how it's done, so I don't know if I can really comment on it. Whoever did the selection, I'm sure they (FFI) have been in the process for many years, and I'm sure [Last Film Show] is a great film. I haven't gotten the chance to see it yet, but nevertheless, I hope this is a great beginning for us", the actor said. ## "We are so happy with the reception from the West, the East, and India, and all these nominations and awards are definitely great. They're feathers in our cap, and I hope we have even better things to look forward to in the future", Charan added.## "RRR", meanwhile, scored a nomination in the Best Original Song category for "Naatu Naatu" which became India's first-ever Oscars nod in the category. "Naatu Naatu" is the front-runner to win Oscars 2023. It also won a Golden Globe award, making it the first-ever win for India. ## Stay tuned...

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Tocky, February 4 - SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has turned beast at the Japan box office over the last few weeks. The movie is showing no sign of fatigue at all and is breaking records with each passing day and week. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" has completed 15 weeks at the Japan box office, grossing ¥825 million or approx. 51.70 crores. Interestingly, the 15th week was the biggest so far for "RRR" with a massive approx. ¥121 million. ## The makers have officially announced that a total of 514K people have already watched the movie until 2nd February, which is already the highest number of admissions for an Indian movie there. The 105th day of "RRR" was bigger than the opening day in the country, as per the makers. ## The last weeks have contributed approx. 303 million yen, and considering this unreal jump in the collection, "RRR" is now certain to breach ¥1 billion mark in Japan, setting a very rare record for an Indian title. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is the longest-running Indian film in Japan and the awards buzz is keeping it afloat which is ultimately helping it to reach new box office milestones. The worldwide collection of the movie is now reached 1165 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Tokyo, January 28 - SS Rajamouli's period action drama film "RRR", which is flying high in the international awards, has completed 100 days at the Japan box office on a sensational note. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" was released in Japan on October 21, 2023, and has been going strong there week after week. It has already become the biggest Indian grosser a long time ago in Japan by crossing Rajinikanth's "Muthu" (¥400 million) and it continues to pile on the momentum. ## The blockbuster movie is now in its 15th weekend with a gross collection of approx. ¥725 million (approx. 45.50 crores) in 100 days. The last couple of weeks has been extraordinary for "RRR" in the anime country with the 14th week emerging as the biggest so far in its run over there. ## "RRR" grossed ¥120 million in its 14th week, which is ¥39 million more than the first-week collection in the country. The awards buzz and Dolby cinema release have provided a major push to the "RRR" collection. The movie is already performing better than the projection and is not looking to stop anytime soon. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR's" worldwide gross collection is now approx. 1155 crores and it could collect another 10-12 crores from Japan to around 1170 crores. The makers are eyeing to release the movie in other markets and the Oscars win could give that a big push. ## Stay tuned...

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Tokyo, January 19 - SS Rajamouli's period action drama RRR is continuing with its historic run and turns a blockbuster at the Japan box office.## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" has completed 94 days in Japanese cinemas, grossing ¥650 million or 40.65 crores so far. Over the last few days, the collection in the anime country has jumped, thanks to the film's win at Golden Globe and its release in Dolby cinema and increase in IMAX screens. ## The Oscars nominations, which are scheduled to take place on January 24th, could give a further boost to the "RRR" collection in Japan. The movie is expected to score a couple of nominations at Oscars 2023.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" has so far scored 417K admissions in as many days. It is the biggest Indian film, both in terms of gross collection and footfalls in Japan. It will now hit in Dolby Cinema format across the country from January 20. Since its Dolby release, "RRR" has grossed massive approx. ¥67 million in just three days.## "RRR" is proving to be a long horse race and it can't be predicated where it will end its run. Considering the recent big jump, the movie should be able to cross ¥700 million, a record which will be tough to break. Worldwide, the epic blockbuster has grossed around 1155 crores, 4th biggest Indian movie ever.## The weekend that made us the happiest since #RRR 's release at the Japanese Box Office❤️#RRRMovie recorded a HUGE footfall after the release of @DolbyJapan & an increase in @IMAX screensJan 20th - 7,18121st - 14,10222nd - 15,733Total - 417,006 as of Jan 22nd. #RRRinJapan— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) January 23, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, January 16 - SS Rajamouli's mega movie RRR is continuing its awards hunt on the International stage, and ahead of the big Oscars nominations, the epic period action drama bags two more top honors. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" has been awarded the Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics Choice Awards 2023. The movie was nominated with Golden Globe winner, "Argentina, 1985", as well as, "All Quiet on the Western Front", "Decision to Leave", "Close", and "Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths". ## "Naatu Naatu" from "RRR" has won the Best Song at the awards. It also won the Golden Globe recently in the original song category. MM Keeravani scores the music of the song which is witnessing a crazy reception in the West.## The song "Naatu Naatu" was nominated with "Carolina" – Where the Crawdads Sing, "Ciao Papa" – Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, "Hold My Hand" – Top Gun: Maverick, "Lift Me Up" – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and "New Body Rhumba" – White Noise. ## The Oscars 2023 nominations will be announced on January 24 and "Naatu Naatu" is the front-runner to fetch the nomination and is also predicated to win. The "RRR" movie is also in the race to bag a nomination in the Best Feature Film category. ## Stay tuned...

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California, January 11 - SS Rajamouli's RRR has created history at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards 2023. ## RRR won the Golden Globes for Best Original song for dance number of the year Naatu Naatu, becoming the first Asian song ever to win this prestigious award. The song is composed by music director MM Keeravaani and penned by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj. ## And the GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG Goes to #NaatuNaatu #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobes2023 #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/CGnzbRfEPk— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) January 11, 2023 ## "Naatu Naatu" was nominated in the original song category with "Carolina" from "Where the Crawdads Sing" music by Taylor Swift; "Ciao Papa" from "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" music by Alexandre Desplat; "Hold My Hand" from "Top Gun: Maverick" music by Lady Gaga, BloodPop, Benjamin Rice and "Lift Me Up" from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson. ## Stay tuned...

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Tokyo, January 9 - SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR is having a very good run at the Japan box office. The period action drama was released on October 21 in Japan and since then, it is seeing a steady collection week after week. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" has already become the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan by crossing Rajinikanth's blockbuster "Muthu", and now, it has breached another major box office milestone there.## "RRR" has crossed ¥500 million in Japan, becoming the first-ever Indian film to achieve the feat. It is currently in its 12th week and has grossed approx. 505 million Yen or Rs. 31.45 crores so far with 3.34 lakh footfalls. The movie grossed around 8 million Yen on its 12th weekend. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, the film has grossed approx. 1150 crores worldwide, including approx. 905 crores gross at the domestic box office. Apart from Japan, the movie is also getting screened in the USA currently on-demand and the shows are getting sold out within minutes. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, December 29 - It has been nearly 9 months since RRR arrived in theaters but the craze for this SS Rajamouli's epic hasn't faded yet. "RRR" has been one of those rare Indian gems that have made the world dance to its tune and it has continuously been doing that month after month. ## Starring Telegu superstars Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. (N.T.R.) in the leading role, "RRR" has been immensely successful in the west and made Rajamouli a filmmaker to watch out for there. This unbelievable success of the movie has led to the discussion of its sequel. ## Rajamouli revealed that he initially had dropped the idea of making the RRR's sequel, but when he witnessed the massive response in the West and seriously gave thought to make "RRR". The blockbuster filmmaker recently revealed that he asked his writer-father, V. Vijayendra Prasad, to develop the story on it.## "Whenever a film succeeds, as writers, me, my father, my cousin, we sit and we discuss whether it can be taken forward. We usually have some good ideas because we're high on the success of the film. The same thing happened with RRR. There were some good ideas, but not compelling ones".## "Then, after coming to the U.S. and seeing the reaction, I was talking about my experiences to my father, and suddenly my cousin came up with an idea. I thought, "Wow, this is a great idea — this has to be developed into a script!" So, I asked my father to write a script based on that fantastic idea, and now he's in the process of developing it. Once it becomes a full script, we'll look into how to take it forward", Rajamouli told Deadline. ## Rajamouli will next be directing another Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and for which, the shoot is expected to commence later next year. The script is currently under development and as promised by Rajamouli himself, it will be a globe-trotting film. ## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, December 14 - After the nominations were announced for the Golden Globe Awards a couple of days ago, the nominations for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards have also been announced and SS Rajamouli's RRR continues to strike.## "RRR", which is having an eye on the ultimate glory that is the Oscars, has been nominated in the 5 categories at the Critics Choice Awards, which could give a pivotal boost to the movie in the upcoming awards season. The nominations have been picked by more than 600 critics and entertainment reporters.## The period action drama "RRR" gets one of the nominations in the Best Picture category in which, it will be competeting with 10 other movies. SS Rajamouli has been nominated in the Best Director's category with the likes of James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, and 7 others.## Check out categories in which "RRR" has been nominated for Critics Choice Awards - ## Best Picture## Avatar: The Way of Water## Babylon## The Banshees of Inisherin## RRR## Tár## Top Gun: Maverick## Elvis## Everything Everywhere All at Once## The Fabelmans## Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery## Women Talking## Best Director## James Cameron – Avatar: The Way of Water## Damien Chazelle – Babylon## Todd Field – Tár## Baz Luhrmann – Elvis## Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once## Martin McDonagh – The Banshees of Inisherin## Sarah Polley – Women Talking## Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King## S. S. Rajamouli – RRR## Steven Spielberg – The Fabelmans## Best Visual Effects## Avatar: The Way of Water## RRR## Top Gun: Maverick## The Batman## Black Panther: Wakanda Forever## Everything Everywhere All at Once## Best International Film## All Quiet on the Western Front## Argentina, 1985## Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths## Close## Decision to Leave## RRR## Best Song## "Carolina" – Where the Crawdads Sing## "Ciao Papa" – Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio## "Naatu Naatu" – RRR## "Hold My Hand" – Top Gun: Maverick## "Lift Me Up" – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever## "New Body Rhumba" – White Noise## Stay tuned...