South Indian action epic RRR is a global hit. Could it bring Oscar glory to Tollywood? | CBC News

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Rise, Roar, Revolt is a rare international hit from Tollywood — the Telugu-language film industry — that could go all the way to the Oscars this year.

Ram Charan, left, and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. star in RRR, the South Indian action epic that has gradually become a global phenomenon. Hollywood awards watchers say the Telugu-language movie, now available on Netflix, has a real shot at being nominated for best picture at the Oscars this year.

All of that is to say, RRR is amassing fans all over the world, taking in more than $150 million US at the global box office since March 2022. It's an international hit with the kind of horsepower that could send it all the way to the Oscars this year. is set in 1920s pre-independent India.

The film probably won't be recognized in the technical categories, nor for its acting and screenwriting, he said. It still faces an uphill battle — and not just because it's three hours long.

 

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