Chances are you’ve seen or someone told you about “RRR”. The Indian film directed by SS Rajamouli has become one of the biggest word of mouth this year since it hit theaters in March, and especially when it hit Netflix shortly after. The result? It is the third highest-grossing film ever in India, It has raised around $ 150 million worldwide and, according to Collider, is the first film that managed to be a global trend on Netflix for 14 weeks..
This action, dramatic and musical film was not only a phenomenon among the public, but also among specialized critics. This story imagining what would have happened if revolutionary leaders Tomaran Bheem (played by NT Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitama Raju (played by Ram Charan) had embarked on a journey together through 1920s colonial India, when they didn’t have never actually met an average of 8 out of 10 and 92% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Such a triumph for an international film sounds like a perfect nomination for the Best International Film Oscar, doesn’t it? The country has instead decided to submit Pan Nalin’s “The Last Movie” as a candidate. for the statuette in which he hopes to also win the ‘Alcarràs’ nomination from Spain.
But all is not lost. Variance Films, distributor of ‘RRR (Rise Roar Revolt)’ in the United States, has launched the film’s campaign for the 2023 Oscars, dividing it into fourteen categories, including the most important: Best Picture, Best Actor for Both Leaders, Best Supporting Actor for Ajay Devgn, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. It would be a milestone for India, which has so far only garnered three nominations for best international film over the years, losing all three times. “RRR” would be the first Telugu film to make it to the Oscars.
It’s official: #RRRMovieThe FYC Awards / Oscar Campaign is Going for Best Picture, @ssrajamouli for best director, actor (both Jr NTR and Ram Charan), screenplay, original song, soundtrack, editing, photography, sound, production design, visual effects and other categories #RRRforOscar #oscarrr pic.twitter.com/gJh8PzmjmY
? jen yamato (@jenyamato) October 5, 2022
Some increasingly international Oscars
Who knows if academics will take this into account in their ballots and Tollywood will finally go to Hollywood, but the push that the organization has made in recent years to expand its electoral list with a greater international presence and greater diversity is in its favor. For example: we come from the Oscar for ‘Parasites’ and that films like ‘Parallel Mothers’, not sent from the country of origin but presented by North American distributors, end up being nominated in strong categories.
The 2023 Oscars ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Sunday 12 March. Nominations will be announced on Tuesday 24 January. “RRR” is available on Netflix.
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