RRR is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language epic action drama film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan as fictionalised versions of Indian revolutionaries Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju respectively. Set in pre-independent India, the plot depicts Raju and Bheem's fight against the British colonialism. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris play supporting roles.
Made on a budget of ($66 million), RRR was the most expensive Indian film at the time. The film was released theatrically on 25 March 2022. RRR emerged as the highest-grossing film in its home market of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, grossing over and surpassing Rajamouli's previous film Baahubali 2. The film grossed () worldwide, setting several box office records for an Indian film, including the third highest-grossing Indian film and second highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide.
The film has received various awards and nominations. The film was considered to be one of the best films of the year by the National Board of Review, making it only the second non-English film ever to make it to the list. With its win for Best Original Song at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, "Naatu Naatu" became the first Asian as well as the first Indian song to win the award.
Accolades AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result Academy Awards12 March 2023Best Original SongM. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose ("Naatu Naatu") Alliance of Women Film Journalists 5 January 2023 Best Non-English Language FilmRRR Asian Film Awards12 March 2023Best Visual EffectsV. Srinivas MohanBest SoundAshwin RajashekarAtlanta Film Critics Circle5 December 2022Best International FeatureRRRTop 10 Films Austin Film Critics Association 10 January 2023 Best Director S. S. Rajamouli Best International Film RRR Best Film Editing A. Sreekar Prasad Best Score M. M. Keeravani Best Stunt Coordinator Nick Powell Boston Society of Film Critics11 December 2022Best Original ScoreM. M. Keeravani Celebrity Film Awards24 February 2023Best Foreign Language FilmRRRChicago Film Critics Association14 December 2022Best DirectorS. S. RajamouliBest Original ScoreM. M. KeeravaniBest Foreign Language FilmRRRBest Use of Visual EffectsCNN-News18 Indian of the Year12 October 2022EntertainmentTeam RRRCritics' Choice Movie Awards15 January 2023Best PictureRRRBest DirectorS. S. RajamouliBest Song"Naatu Naatu"Best Visual EffectsRRRBest Foreign Language FilmCritics' Choice Super Awards16th March 2023 Best Action Movie Best Actor in an Action Movie Ram Charan N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Dublin Film Critics Circle15 December 2022Best FilmRRR Best DirectorS. S. Rajamouli Best CinematographyK. K. Senthil Kumar Dorian Awards 23 February 2023 Non-English Language Film of the YearRRR Filmfare Awards South2024Best Film – TeluguRRR Best Director – TeluguS. S. Rajamouli Best Actor – TeluguN. T. Rama Rao Jr. Ram Charan Best Supporting Actor – TeluguAjay Devgun Best Music Director – TeluguM. M. Keeravani Best Lyricist – TeluguChandrabose ("Naatu Naatu") Suddala Ashok Teja ("Komuram Bheemudo") Best Male Playback Singer – TeluguKaala Bhairava ("Komuram Bheemudo") Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava ("Naatu Naatu") Best Female Playback Singer – TeluguPrakruthi Reddy ("Komma Uyyala") Best CinematographerK. K. Senthil Kumar Best ChoreographyPrem Rakshith ("Naatu Naatu") Best Production DesignSabu Cyril Florida Film Critics Circle22 December 2022Best Foreign Language FilmRRRBest Art Direction / Best Production DesignGeorgia Film Critics Association 13 January 2023 Best Picture Best International Film Best Original Song M. M. Keeravani, Kaala Bhairava, Rahul Sipligunj ("Naatu Naatu") Golden Globe Awards10 January 2023Best Original SongM. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose ("Naatu Naatu")Best Non-English Language Film RRR Golden Trailer Awards 29 June 2023 Best Foreign Trailer "RRRe-Release" (Sequence Creative) Hollywood Critics Association Awards24 February 2023 Best Picture RRR Best DirectorS. S. RajamouliBest Action FilmRRRBest International FilmBest Original Song"Naatu Naatu" – Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala BhairavaBest StuntsRRRSpotlight AwardCast of RRRHollywood Critics Association Creative Arts Awards24 February 2023Best EditingA. Sreekar PrasadBest Visual EffectsV. Srinivas MohanHollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards1 July 2022Best PictureDVV EntertainmentHollywood Music in Media Awards16 November 2022Best Original Score in an Independent Film (Foreign Language)M. M. KeeravaniSong – Onscreen Performance (Film)Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava ("Naatu Naatu") Houston Film Critics Society 18 February 2023 Best Picture RRR Best Foreign Language Feature Best Original Song "Naatu Naatu" Best Visual Effects RRR Best Stunt Coordination Team Japan Academy Film Prize10 March 2023Outstanding Foreign Language FilmRRR Las Vegas Film Critics Society12 December 2022Best Foreign Language FilmBest Original Song"Naatu Naatu"Best CinematographyK. K. Senthil Kumar London Film Critics' Circle5 February 2023Foreign Language Film of the YearRRRTechnical Achievement AwardNick PowellLos Angeles Film Critics Association11 December 2022Best DirectorS. S. RajamouliBest MusicM. M. KeeravaniMTV Movies & TV Awards7 May 2023Best Musical Moment"Naatu Naatu"National Board of Review8 December 2022Top Ten FilmsRRR National Film Awards17 October 2023Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment D. V. V. Danayya (Producer), S. S. Rajamouli (Director) Best Male Playback SingerKaala Bhairava ("Komuram Bheemudo") Best Music Direction – ScoreM. M. Keeravani Best Special EffectsV. Srinivas Mohan Best ChoreographyPrem Rakshith ("Naatu Naatu") Best Stunt ChoreographerKing Soloman New York Film Critics Circle4 December 2022Best DirectorS. S. Rajamouli New York Film Critics Online11 December 2022Top Films of the YearRRR Online Film Critics Society 23 January 2023 Best Picture Best Film Not in the English Language Best Visual Effects Best Stunt Coordination Best Original Song "Naatu Naatu" San Diego Film Critics Society 6 January 2023 Best International Film RRR Santosham Film Awards26 December 2022Best DialogueBurra Sai MadhavBest LyricistSuddala Ashok Teja ("Komuram Bheemudo")Satellite Awards3 March 2023Best Motion Picture – Comedy or MusicalRRRBest Art Direction and Production DesignSabu CyrilBest Original Song"Naatu Naatu"Best Sound (Editing and Mixing)Boloy Kumar Doloi, Rahul Karpe, and Raghunath KemisettyBest Visual EffectsV. Srinivas MohanSaturn Awards25 October 2022Best International FilmDVV EntertainmentBest Action or Adventure FilmBest DirectorS. S. Rajamouli Seattle Film Critics Society17 January 2023 Best Film Not in the English Language RRR Best Action Choreography Best Visual Effects Srinivas Mohan, Pete Draper, Daniel French Southeastern Film Critics Association12 December 2022Best Foreign-Language FilmRRRTop Ten FilmsSouth Indian International Movie Awards15 September 2022Best Film – TeluguDVV EntertainmentBest Director – TeluguS. S. RajamouliBest Cinematographer – TeluguK. K. Senthil KumarBest Actor – TeluguN. T. Rama Rao Jr.Ram CharanBest Music Director – TeluguM. M. Keeravani ("Naatu Naatu")Best Lyricist – TeluguChandrabose ("Naatu Naatu")Suddala Ashok Teja ("Komuram Bheemudo")Best Male Playback Singer – TeluguRahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava ("Naatu Naatu")Kaala Bhairava ("Komuram Bheemudo")Best Female Playback Singer – TeluguPrakruthi Reddy ("Komma Uyyala")St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association18 December 2022Best Action FilmRRRBest International FilmBest Visual EffectsV. Srinivas MohanBest Scene"Piggyback prison escape" Utah Film Critics Association17 December 2022Best DirectorS. S. RajamouliBest Non-English Language FeatureRRR Vancouver Film Critics Circle 13 February 2023 Best Foreign Language Film Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association12 December 2022Best International/Foreign Language Film Zee Cine Awards26 February 2023Pride of Indian CinemaS. S. Rajamouli
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