RRR came, saw and conquered. The magnum opus by director SS Rajamouli was one of the most awaited films of 2022 and it did not disappoint. While the fact that it ran to packed threats and received standing ovations did not come as a surprise, RRR has also received unprecedented love and support from fans and cinema experts around the world. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood and beyond have waxed eloquently about the period drama, praising SS Rajamouli's vision, the genius of Naatu Naatu as well as Ram Charan and Jr NTR's inspired performances. The film is on the cusp of making history after bagging two Golden Globe nominations in the Best Picture non-English language category, and the Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu.
Most recently, Hollywood filmmaker JJ Abrams praised the film and director SS Rajamouli as he hosted the film's special screening in Los Angeles' Chinese Theatre. Calling it a “fever dream madness,” the director praised the film. "I love its exuberance, friendship... I love the music, I love the insanity, the fever dream madness of this movie. It's more fun to watch this movie in a theatre than any other film,” he said, in a video shared online. "It's so wonderful and it's a privilege to introduce the man himself," Abrams added while introducing SS Rajamouli to the audience members.
RRR came, saw and conquered. The magnum opus by director SS Rajamouli was one of the most awaited films of 2022 and it did not disappoint. While the fact that it ran to packed threats and received standing ovations did not come as a surprise, RRR has also received unprecedented love and support from fans and cinema experts around the world. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood and beyond have waxed eloquently about the period drama, praising SS Rajamouli's vision, the genius of Naatu Naatu as well as Ram Charan and Jr NTR's inspired performances. The film is on the cusp of making history after bagging two Golden Globe nominations in the Best Picture non-English language category, and the Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu.
Ahead of the Golden Globe awards on Wednesday, let us take a look at some of the praise that came the way of RRR.
Most recently, Hollywood filmmaker JJ Abrams praised the film and director SS Rajamouli as he hosted the film's special screening in Los Angeles' Chinese Theatre. Calling it a “fever dream madness,” the director praised the film. "I love its exuberance, friendship... I love the music, I love the insanity, the fever dream madness of this movie. It's more fun to watch this movie in a theatre than any other film,” he said, in a video shared online. "It's so wonderful and it's a privilege to introduce the man himself," Abrams added while introducing SS Rajamouli to the audience members.
Adam McKay, the director of Don't Look Up,has been vocal about his love for the film on Twitter, a platform that he no longer uses. In September 2022, Adam tweeted: “Honestly if you haven't seen RRR this night will be an amazing first viewing. I might show up in a tux with a live tiger,” referring to the interval scen
Adam McKay also spoke on RRR's Oscar snub and wrote, "This is a travesty. But let's make sure it gets a best picture. Can we do a screening at the Rose Bowl? (How amazing would that be?) #RRR."
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