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Nayak (2001 Hindi film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Nayak
| image = Nayak poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[S. Shankar]]
| producer = [[A. M. Rathnam]]
| writer = S. Shankar
| starring = [[Anil Kapoor]]
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cinematography = [[K. V. Anand]]
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* [[B. Lenin]]
* [[V. T. Vijayan]]
}}
| studio = Sri Surya Movies
| released = {{Film date|2001|9|7|df=yes}}
| runtime = 187 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/nayak-the-real-hero-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndg1mtk |title=Nayak The Real Hero |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092354/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/nayak-the-real-hero-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndg1mtk |url-status=live }}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}210 million<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671 |title=Nayak |website=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=29 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203855/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=671 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}205.6 million<ref name="BOI" />
}}
'''''Nayak: The Real Hero''''' ({{translation|''Hero''}}) is a 2001 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Political fiction|political]] [[action film]] directed by [[S. Shankar]] and produced by [[A. M. Rathnam]] under the Sri Surya Movies banner. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], with [[Rani Mukerji]], [[Amrish Puri]], [[Paresh Rawal]], and [[Johnny Lever]] playing supporting roles. A remake of Shankar's 1999 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film ''[[Mudhalvan]]'', it focuses on Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (Kapoor), a television cameraman and, later, television presenter, who accidentally hears and records the conversation between the police with the [[List of chief ministers of Maharashtra|Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] Balraj Chauhan (Puri) to take an indifferent stand during riots triggered by a fight between college students and a bus driver. While interviewing Chauhan about the issues, Shivaji is challenged to take over his job for a day.

''Nayak'' was announced in June 2000 and marked the first Hindi-language directorial venture of Shankar. The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics that were written by [[Anand Bakshi]]. Filming was done by [[K. V. Anand]], taking place in more than 100 locations across India. The film was released on 7 September 2001. A commercial failure, it grossed {{INRConvert|205.6|m}} at the box office against the total production and marketing cost of {{INRConvert|210|m}}. It was opened to mixed reviews from critics, some of whom applauded the performances of the cast but criticised its lengthy duration and special effects. A sequel, titled ''Nayak Returns'', has entered production.

==Plot==
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad is an ambitious television cameraman, working for QTV along with his friend Topi. While on his job, Rao is assigned to record riots triggered by a fight between college students and a bus driver and accidentally records a conversation in which the [[List of chief ministers of Maharashtra|Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] Balraj Chauhan takes an indifferent stand, so as not to lose his voter base. In the riots, Shivaji saves the life of one of the college students there, and it is recorded by Topi. Because of his actions, Shivaji is promoted as the senior television presenter.

Meanwhile, due to police inaction, there is loss of life and damage to property. Explaining his actions, Chauhan later agrees to do a live interview with Shivaji, during which Rao raises these issues and broadcasts the conversation he has recorded. In response to Shivaji's allegations about the mismanagement by his government, Balraj redirects the question by saying that his job is not easy. He challenges Shivaji to be the Chief Minister for a day to experience those problems himself. Shivaji reluctantly accepts the challenge.

Assisted by Bansal, Shivaji handles issues that affect the populace every day. He manages appropriate housing and employment for the needy, and he suspends inefficient and corrupt government officials. As the last act of the day, Rao has Chauhan arrested, as the latter is the root cause of all the corruption. Later, Chauhan posts bail and leaves jail, then passes an ordinance to nullify all orders passed by Shivaji. Insulted by Shivaji's success as well, Chauhan sends assassins after him, but they only destroy his house.

Shivaji falls in love with Manjari, a naïve, carefree villager whom he met when he was a cameraman. He asks her father to marry her, but her father refuses on grounds that Shivaji is not employed by the government. As a result, Shivaji begins preparing for the [[Civil Services Examination (India)|Civil Services Examination]]. However, Bansal arrives and informs Rao that Shivaji's popularity has skyrocketed and that people want him to become the next Chief Minister. He is reluctant at first, but when Chauhan's henchmen vandalise QTV premises to intimidate him, and the people show their support by thronging to his place in huge numbers, he agrees to do so.

In the ensuing state elections, Shivaji wins by a vast majority. Chauhan's political allies desert him, causing his defeat. Manjari's father, angered by Shivaji's decision because he believes that it will make Chauhan careless of Manjari, refuses to let his daughter marry him. On becoming the Chief Minister, Shivaji effects many improvements and quickly becomes an idol in the people's eyes. However, his growing popularity is threatened continuously by Chauhan who uses his henchmen to try to kill him or tarnish his image as a public hero. After a failed attempt on Shivaji's life by hiring an assassin, a bomb is detonated at his home, killing his parents.

In a final attempt, Chauhan orders Pandurang to cause bomb explosions in various parts of the city. Accidentally, a priest hears that a few men are planning to detonate bombs and notifies Shivaji's office via the "complaint box", which was created by Shivaji to collect letters from the public about their complaints. Pandurang is arrested and, under tactical inquiry by Shivaji and his secretary, discloses the location of the four bombs. A squad is able to defuse three bombs, but the fourth explodes—without injuring anyone—before they could reach it crowd.

Chauhan uses this success against Shivaji by blaming him for the bomb. Seeing no way out, Shivaji summons Chauhan to the secretariat and creates a situation such that it would seem as if Chauhan was there to shoot Shivaji but failed.

To do so, Shivaji takes up a gun, points it to his arm, shoots himself on purpose, and then hands over the gun to Chauhan his shootout. Enraged, Chauhan attempts to shoot Shivaji, but his shot misses. The security guards shoot down Chauhan and kill him. Apart from that, Manjari's father also comes to realise that Shivaji is a great man who sees duty before everything else and allows Manjari to marry him. The film ends with the state developing under the governance of Shivaji.

==Cast==
The cast is listed below:<ref name="Cast & Crew">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6818/index.html |title=Nayak Cast & Crew |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903135819/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6818/index.html |archive-date=3 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=671 |title=Nayak Cast |website=Box Office India |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=8 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108133234/https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=671 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
* [[Rani Mukerji]] as Manjari
* [[Pooja Batra]] as Laila
* [[Amrish Puri]] as Balraj Chauhan
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Bansal
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Topi
* [[Saurabh Shukla]] as Pandurang
* [[Shivaji Satam]] as Manjari's father
* [[Neena Kulkarni]] as Mrs. Gaekwad

[[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]] and [[Sushmita Sen]] made special appearances in the song "Shakalaka Baby".<ref name="Cast & Crew" />

==Production==
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| quote = "Anil Kapoor is a very flexible kind of personality. He can play any kind of role—he can do, comedy, play the common man or a very stylish person, and on top of everything he is extremely mature. He lends himself to any kind of role. And he has done a good job."
| source = —Shankar on why he cast Kapoor<ref name="Quest">{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/quest-for-entertainment/article27971287.ece |title=Quest for entertainment |url-access=subscription |last=Mahesh |first=Chitra |date=10 August 2001 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522121815/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/quest-for-entertainment/article27971287.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
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''Nayak: The Real Hero'' serves as a remake of [[S. Shankar]]'s 1999 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film ''[[Mudhalvan]]'', and was the director's first venture in [[Bollywood]]. The debut, announced in June 2000, was produced by [[A. M. Rathnam]] under the banner of Sri Surya Movies (his second [[Hindi]] film after that of ''Tejasvini'', released in 1994),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jun/17anil.htm |title=Anil to star in Mudhalvan remake |last=Rajitha |date=17 June 2000 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092356/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jun/17anil.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="citizen">{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/29intro.htm |title=In Nayak, citizen can! |date=29 May 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Rajitha |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504213437/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/29intro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> and addressed the issue of [[corruption in India]]. According to Shankar, he was motivated to remake ''Mudhalvan'' in Hindi because of its subject and did several changes to the original story. In an interview with ''[[Filmfare]]'' in August 2001, he said that he believed that the topic is well-known among Indian people.<ref name="Action!">{{cite news |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/august2001/ivw8.html |title=Action!: Cut to director Shankar |date=August 2001 |work=[[Filmfare]] |last=Iyer |first=Meena |access-date=22 May 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040915001946/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/august2001/ivw8.html |archive-date=15 April 2004 }}</ref> [[Anurag Kashyap]] wrote the dialogue.<ref name="Cast & Crew" />

The role of Shivaji was originally going to be played by [[Aamir Khan]], but Shankar did not cast him, explaining, "... the two of us faced a huge communication gap. His views about [''Mudhalvan''] didn't match mine." The next actor suggested was [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. However, he did not want to play the role after portraying a television presenter in his home production, ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]'' (2000). Shankar's final choice was Anil Kapoor, although he was initially reluctant to choose him for the part but changed his mind after finding him more suitable than the previous actors, noting his discipline.<ref name="Action!" /> When asked by the ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' about his character as well as his experience during the production of the film, Kapoor said that it was one of his career's finest roles and called it an honour to work with Shankar.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug26/ent5.htm |title=‘We all can be heroes’ |date=26 August 2001 |last=Dhar |first=Sujoy |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010910053716/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug26/ent5.htm |archive-date=10 September 2001 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/09anil.htm |title='I just happen to be a hero!' |last=Das |first=Ronjita |date=9 July 2001 |website=Rediff.com |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519073547/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/09anil.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> To prepare for the role, Kapoor underwent physical training for six or seven months,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.screenindia.com/20010907/fcover.html |title=Cover Story |date=7 September 2001 |work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |last=Bhattacharya |first=Roshmila |author-link=Roshmila Bhattacharya |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011119150442/http://www.screenindia.com/20010907/fcover.html |archive-date=19 November 2001 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and watched many talk shows hosted by [[Larry King]], [[Prannoy Roy]], [[Rajat Sharma]], and [[Karan Thapar]]—later adopting their way of speaking.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/06anil.htm |title=The Reel Hero |date=6 September 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Nanda |first=Tanmaya Kumar |location=New York, United States |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519080259/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/06anil.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Shankar chose Rani Mukerji to fulfill the part of Manjari, a village girl who becomes the love interest of Kapoor's character. He cast Mukerji over [[Manisha Koirala]], who played the role in the original version, as he thought that Mukerji has the bubbly image he needed for the character.<ref name="Action!" /> Playing the type of role for the first time, the actress admitted that she saw resemblances between Manjari and herself, noting their vibrant along with uninhibited character, and described her collaboration with Kapoor as a "growing-up experience".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.screenindia.com/20010907/finter.html |title=Interview: Analyse this |date=7 September 2001 |work=Screen |access-date=22 May 2021 |last=Somaaya |first=Bhawana |author-link=Bhawana Somaaya |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011119152055/http://www.screenindia.com/20010907/finter.html |archive-date=19 November 2001 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Talking to a journalist from [[Rediff.com]], Mukerji revealed that she immediately agreed to star in the film after hearing the story from Kapoor, which she felt was "mindblowing". Shankar wanted her to portray the role in her own way, not copying what Koirala had done before.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/02rani.htm |title='I hope our jodi clicks!' |date=2 July 2001 |website=Rediff.com |publisher=India News Feature Service |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519073542/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/02rani.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Ahmed Khan and Sushmita Sen made special appearances in the film.<ref name="Cast & Crew" />

[[Principal photography]] was handled by [[K. V. Anand]] and took place in more than 100 locations in the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Kerala]], [[Rajasthan]], and [[Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiafm.com/previews/01/nayak/index.shtml |title=Movie Preview: Nayak |date=2001 |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803031727/http://indiafm.com/previews/01/nayak/index.shtml |archive-date=3 August 2001 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Thota Tharani]] served as the art director, while [[H. Sridhar]] was the sound designer.<ref name="Cast & Crew" /> A 22-day schedule in [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], and the cities in Tamil Nadu was started on 18 November 2000.<ref>{{cite news |title=22-day shoot for Nayak... |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20001124/rash.htm |work=Screen |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010203221900/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/20001124/rash.htm#rus2 |archive-date=3 February 2001 |date=24 November 2000}}</ref> To shoot the song "[[Shakalaka Baby]]", Anand travelled to the United States to meet the filmmaker [[Spike Lee]] and asked for his help. It was simultaneously shot with 34 cameras bought from the German manufacturer [[Arri]] with a speed of 100 [[Frame rate|FPS]], instead of 24, and made the film over-budgeted; consequently, Anand spoke of his regret to do the idea.<ref name="citizen" /> After filming ended, ''Nayak'' was edited by [[B. Lenin]] and [[V. T. Vijayan]].<ref name="Cast & Crew" />

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Nayak: The Real Hero
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 4 July 2001
| recorded =
| venue =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{duration|m=38|s=33}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = A. R. Rahman
| prev_title = [[Lagaan]]
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = [[Love You Hamesha]]
| next_year = 2001
}}
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] with lyrics from [[Anand Bakshi]].<ref name="Cast & Crew" /> The vocals were performed by [[Udit Narayan]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Vasundhara Das]], [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Pravin Mani]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Hans Raj Hans]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]], [[Sanjeevani (singer)|Sanjeevani]], and [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]].<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/nayak-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1138977853 |title=Nayak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092345/https://music.apple.com/in/album/nayak-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1138977853 |url-status=live }}</ref> The soundtrack album was released at a special ceremony at the Hotel Regent in [[Mumbai]] under the label of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], which bought the rights for {{INRConvert|60|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/05nayak2.htm |title=Nayak: The real music |date=5 July 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Das |first=Ronjita |access-date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=3 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803090552/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/05nayak2.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The album did not perform well commercially and, according to the film-trade website [[Box Office India]], only 1.4 million units were sold.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/D610F64FA9D20DA565256B0C003EA5BA |title=Will 2002 ring to sound of Bollywood music? |date=10 January 2002 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725213810/http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/D610F64FA9D20DA565256B0C003EA5BA |archive-date=25 July 2011 |access-date=22 May 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce|archive-date=15 February 2008|website=Box Office India|access-date=12 July 2017}}</ref>

Critically, the album was met with a poor reception from reviewers as well.<ref name="Pause">{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/29flop2.htm |title=Pause: Rewind: Play |date=29 December 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |author-link=Sukanya Verma |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=9 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109073543/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/29flop2.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] concluded that it was "quite a letdown" and "fails miserably", saying that she had expected more from Rahman.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/jul/12nay.htm |title=What a let down! |date=12 July 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519073532/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/jul/12nay.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In an article for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Savitha Gautham found the album has the same composition to that from ''Mudhalvan'', but the lyrics are different. She noted that the songs have strong South Indian flavours, especially in "Saiyyan". Gautham declared "Shakalaka Baby" as the best song of the album, believing that it would be popular among Indian youth.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/chords-notes/article27969420.ece |title=Chords & Notes |url-access=subscription |date=30 July 2001 |work=The Hindu |last=Gautham |first=Savitha |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092353/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/chords-notes/article27969420.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Planet Bollywood's Avinash Ramchandani presumed Rahman's composition made the film "comes out to be a winner" and increased the audience's enthusiasm to Kapoor's and Mukerji's chemistry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://planetbollywood.com/Music/Nayak/ |title=Nayak |date=2001 |last=Ramchandani |first=Avinash |website=Planet Bollywood |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=25 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070525222123/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Music/Nayak/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Nayak (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<ref name="iTunes" />
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Chalo Chale Mitwa
| extra1 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
| length1 = 6:41
| title2 = [[Shakalaka Baby]]
| extra2 = [[Vasundhara Das]], [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Pravin Mani]]
| length2 = 5:27
| title3 = Ruki Sukhi Roti
| extra3 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| length3 = 5:39
| title4 = Saiyyan
| extra4 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Hans Raj Hans]]
| length4 = 6:14
| title5 = Chidiya Tu Hoti To
| extra5 = [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]], [[Sanjeevani (singer)|Sanjeevani]]
| length5 = 5:49
| title6 = Tu Achcha Lagta Hai
| extra6 = Kavita Krishnamurthy, [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| length6 = 5:37
| title7 = Chalo Chale Purva
| extra7 = Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan
| length7 = 3:06
| total_length = 38:33
}}

== Release ==
Originally scheduled for release on 15 August 2002,<ref name="Quest" /> ''Nayak'' premiered at theatres on 7 September and failed to attract a large enough audience.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/18anil.htm |title='Nayak is for a world-class audience' |date=18 August 2001 |website=Rediff.com |agency=[[United News of India]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519080259/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/18anil.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Made on a production and marketing cost of {{INRConvert|210|m|year=2001}}, the film opened on 280 screens across India and grossed {{INRConvert|8.5|m}} on its first day. It collected {{INRConvert|48.1|m}} after a week, and {{INRConvert|180.6|m}} following its theatrical run in India. Abroad, the film also did not perform well and only had a total gross of $530,000. Summing the film's revenues from India and overseas, Box Office India estimated ''Nayak'' earned {{INRConvert|205.6|m|year=2001}}.<ref name="BOI" /> The film was released on [[DVD]] in the [[PAL]] widescreen format.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Nayak-Anil-Kapoor/dp/B07VRF3892 |title=Nayak: The Real Hero |website=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092353/https://www.amazon.com/Nayak-Anil-Kapoor/dp/B07VRF3892 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since 6 September 2019, the film is available for streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nayak-the-real-hero |title=Nayak: The Real Hero |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=28 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128203129/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nayak-the-real-hero |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Nayak-Anil-Kapoor/dp/B07VRF3892 |title=Nayak |website=[[Amazon Prime Video]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092417/https://www.amazon.com/Nayak-Anil-Kapoor/dp/B07VRF3892 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
Critics gave mixed reviews to ''Nayak'', praising the performances of Kapoor and Puri from the first-half but panning the special effects, which they attributed to the film's commercial failure.<ref name="Pause" /> Rediff.com's Sarita Tanwar wrote, "A fairly interesting plot, a commendable performance from the leading artiste, lavish production values and terrific pieces of action, ''Nayak: The Real Hero'' has all the ingredients that make a commercially viable film."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/sep/06nayak.htm |title=If Anil were CM, India would rock!: The Nayak review |date=6 September 2001 |website=Rediff.com |last=Tanwar |first=Sarita |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217193746/http://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/sep/06nayak.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] from the entertainment portal [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film one star, calling its second-half "weak". However, he took note of the "superb" dialogue of the film, mostly that are said by Paresh Rawal's character, while deemed Johnny Lever's comedic scenes were "flat". Moreover, Adarsh said that Mukerji was given with a role that did not give her screen time to talk and Pooja Batra's role was better than hers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6818/index.html |title=Nayak: Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |date=5 September 2001 |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=23 May 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818020928/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6818/index.html |archive-date=18 August 2011 }}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', giving the same rating, described the film as "a patchwork that's neither pretty nor useful".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://167.216.192.98/infotainment/cinema/reviews/bollywood/reviewsnayak.shtml |title=Nayak |date=2001 |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |author-link=Saibal Chatterjee |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020209145353/http://167.216.192.98/infotainment/cinema/reviews/bollywood/reviewsnayak.shtml |archive-date=9 February 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Ziya Us Salam]] claimed that Kapoor portrayed his part with "easy professionalism".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-nayak/article27977039.ece |title=Film Review: Nayak |url-access=subscription |date=14 September 2001 |work=The Hindu |last=Salam |first=Ziya Us |author-link=Ziya Us Salam |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210523085642/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-nayak/article27977039.ece |archive-date=23 May 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The critic and trade analyst [[Komal Nahta]] opined that it did not "have enough entertainment value", suggesting that the film's lengthy duration could be cut for ten minutes. Kapoor's performance got appreciation from Nahta, who thought he was "splendid", otherwise Nahta hoped that Shankar's direction "could have been much better. His inept handling becomes conspicuous as unrealistic and unbelievable things happen in this serious issue-based drama."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radiosargam.com/movies/moviereviews/n/nayak.htm |title=Nayak |date=2001 |last=Nahta |first=Komal |author-link=Komal Nahta |website=[[Radio Sargam]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011007072753/http://www.radiosargam.com/movies/moviereviews/n/nayak.htm |archive-date=7 October 2001 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Writing for [[NDTV]], Parul Batra saw that Mukerji was wasted in her brief role although applauding her costumes. He agreed with Nahta about the duration problem, saying that it left him "disappointed".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/ent/reviewhindi.asp?id=33&moviename=Nayak |title=Nayak |date=2001 |last=Batra |first=Parul |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020210171750/http://www.ndtv.com/ent/reviewhindi.asp?id=33&moviename=Nayak |archive-date=10 February 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Dinesh Raheja]] felt that the "spirited" performance of Kapoor was the highlight of the film,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.thenewspapertoday.com/reviews/reviewnayak.shtml |title=Nayak — Fails To Create A Tehelka |last=Raheja |first=Dinesh |author-link=Dinesh Raheja |date=2001 |work=[[India Today]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011025011656/http://movies.thenewspapertoday.com/reviews/reviewnayak.shtml |archive-date=25 October 2001 }}</ref> and Devesh Sharma, in a review carried by ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]'', observed of him, "Anil Kapoor once again proves his brilliance as an actor with this movie [...] he verily gets under the skin of his character and executes a faultless performance. His frustrations, his angst and his heart-rendering lamentations on seeing his parents blown away find answering echoes in the heart of every cinegoer."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.screenindia.com/20010914/freview.html |title=Nayak: The Real Hero — The Reel Hero |date=14 September 2001 |work=Screen |last=Sharma |first=Devesh |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010917031720/http://www.screenindia.com/20010914/freview.html |archive-date=17 September 2001 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Recipient(s)
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Bollywood Movie Awards]]
| [[Bollywood Movie Award – Most Sensational Actor|Most Sensational Actor]]
| {{sort|Kapoor|Anil Kapoor}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodawards.com/Nominees/Nominees2002page.html |title=Z Gold Bollywood Awards Nominees |website=[[Bollywood Movie Awards]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020602061342/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/Nominees/Nominees2002page.html |archive-date=2 June 2002 |access-date=23 May 2021 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[Bollywood Movie Award – Most Sensational Actress|Most Sensational Actress]]
| {{sort|Mukerji|Rani Mukerji}}
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Screen Awards]]
| [[Screen Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
| {{sort|Venky|S. T. Venky}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite episode|title=Screen Awards 2001|series=Screen Awards|network=[[StarPlus]]|date=18 January 2002}}</ref>
|-
| Best Action
| {{sort|Kannan|Kanal Kannan}}
| {{nom}}
|}

==Sequel==
In September 2013, the media reported that Kapoor has signed to star in a sequel to ''Nayak'', titled ''Nayak Returns'', and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] will be his co-star. The project will have a different subject, but he has said that he will reprise his role.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/anu-pallavi-anu-star-anil-kapoor-in-nayak-returns/articleshow/22937120.cms? |title=Anu Pallavi Anu star Anil Kapoor in Nayak Returns |date=23 September 2013 |last=Muthanna |first=Anjali |work=[[The Times of India]] |agency=Times News Network |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=20 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320053738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Anu-Pallavi-Anu-star-Anil-Kapoor-in-Nayak-Returns/articleshow/22937120.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The sequel was officially announced later by [[Eros International]] in January 2017, with [[K. V. Vijayendra Prasad]] is chosen to write the screenplay and the [[principal photography]] starting the same year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anil-kapoor-nayak-gets-a-sequel-4472381/ |title=Anil Kapoor’s Nayak gets a sequel |date=13 January 2017 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=29 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929234848/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anil-kapoor-nayak-gets-a-sequel-4472381/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0291376}}

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{{A. R. Rahman}}

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Jai Ho (film)

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{{short description|2014 film directed by Sohail Khan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Jai Ho
| image = Jai Ho (2014 Hindi film) poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sohail Khan]]
| producer = [[Sohail Khan]] [[Kishore Lulla]]
| writer = [[A. R. Murugadoss]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Stalin (2006 film)|Stalin]]''|[[A. R. Murugadoss]]}}
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] [[Daisy Shah]] [[Danny Denzongpa]] [[Aditya Pancholi]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Amaal Mallik]] [[Devi Sri Prasad]] '''Score: ''' [[Sandeep Shirodkar]]
| cinematography = [[Santosh Thundiyil]]
| editing = [[Ashish Amrute]]
| studio = [[Sohail Khan|Sohail Khan Productions]]
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2192590/Eros-acquires-Salman-Khan's-Jai-Ho |title=Eros acquires Salman Khan's Jai Ho |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=31 October 2013}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|01|24|[[India]]}}
| runtime = 142 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/jai-ho-2014 |title=JAI HO (2014) |publisher=BBFC |date=14 January 2014 |access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}65 crore
| gross = {{INR|link=yes}}195.04 [[crore]]<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jai-ho/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|title=Jai Ho Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=14 March 2020}}</ref>
}}
'''''Jai Ho''''' ({{translation|Let there be Victory}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action film|political action drama film]] directed by [[Sohail Khan]], who also produced the film under the banner [[Sohail Khan|Sohail Khan Productions]], and co-produced by [[Sunil Lulla]] of [[Eros International]], which distributed the film. It stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], [[Daisy Shah]], [[Danny Denzongpa]] and [[Aditya Pancholi]]. It also features [[Sunil Shetty]] and [[Genelia D'Souza]] in cameo appearances.

The film is an official remake of the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[Stalin (2006 film)|Stalin]]'' (2006), directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]], which is also inspired from the [[Theater in the United States|American-drama]] film ''[[Pay It Forward (film)|Pay It Forward]]''.

''Jai Ho'' was released on 24 January 2014, during the Republic Day weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/RZBaA8luxMEwAJ2tasugOM/Bajrangi-Bhaijaan-storms-the-Box-Office-on-opening-day.html |title='Bajrangi Bhaijaan' storms the box office on opening day}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classifications |publisher=Box Office India |date=1 August 2014 |access-date=7 August 2014 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/classifications2014blockbusteratlastwithkick#.U9t0SGP4J4U |archive-date=4 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804204919/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/classifications2014blockbusteratlastwithkick#.U9t0SGP4J4U |url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the film grossed {{INRConvert|195.04|c}} at the box office, becoming the [[List of Bollywood films of 2014|sixth highest grossing bollywood film of 2014]]

== Plot ==
Jai Agnihotri ([[Salman Khan]]) is an ex-army officer who is short-tempered and passionate about helping citizens and fighting criminals. He was Pakistan, a major in the commandos [[Indian Army|Indian Army Kargil War]], but was soldiers suspended after he ignored orders from his superiors by rescuing a group of children from terrorists. After this incident, Jai moved in with rebel his mother and sister Geeta ([[Tabu (actress)|Tabu Hashmi]]).

One day, Jai is unable to help Suman, a physically disabled girl ([[Genelia D'Souza]]), take an examination while her brother Rohan ([[Vikas Bhalla]]) was stuck in a traffic jam. A depressed Suman commits suicide. Jai is greatly disturbed by this incident. With Suman's death fresh in his mind, Jai creates a system that would encourage citizens to help each other. Each day, citizens are to help three people. These three people would in turn help three more people, and war so proud on honour. Jai believes that this network would foster kindness and a sense of community among the citizens. His system, however, faces challenges.

On one occasion, for one of his daily good deeds, Jai loses his temper and beats a rich man who had injured a child beggar. In an act of revenge, the rich man employs some men to kidnap Jai's, sister Geeta and friend Rinky ([[Daisy Shah]]). Jai is kidnapped her able to save Geeta and Rinky, but injures one of the captors in the process, who happenes to be the henchman of a member of the Legislative Assembly named Patil, the son-in-law of the Home Minister Dashrath Singh ([[Danny Denzongpa]]).

Dashrath is not happy that Jai has injured one of Patil's henchmen. He attempts to avenge this injury by kidnapping Jai's and accident nephew Kabir. Dashrath, however, loses Patil out of Jai's angrily in the process. Chief Minister Ashok Pradhan ([[Mohnish Behl]]) meanwhile, finds out about Jai's system after his own life is saved by a schoolgirl performing her good deeds for the day. He decides to intervene in the dispute between Dashrath and Jai in an attempt to put an end to their fight. Dashrath, who does not appreciate this intervention, attempts to kill Ashok and frame Jai. However, Jai is able to save Ashok.

Dashrath's son Arjun Singh and his hired men attack Jai, who kills Arjun, but not before the latter is severely injured after getting stabbed by his sister and Patil's widow, Kavita ([[Sana Khan]]) and she being stabbed to fighting her stomach. A rickshaw driver ([[Mahesh Manjrekar]]) and Jai's former colleague, Indian Army Officer Arjun Kaul ([[Suniel Shetty]]), together help Jai, when getting soldier to the hospital. While Jai is at the hospital, Dashrath spreads rumors that Jai had attempted to assassinate Ashok.

Once he recovers, Ashok reveals that it was Dashrath and not Jai who was behind the attempted murder. Enraged, Jai and Ashok crowd beats Dashrath to near death after hearing the truth. Doctors are able to save Jai, who has survived, thanks to his own help-three-people concept. When Jai emerges from the hospital, he finds thousands of people waiting for him. Jai thanks them all for making his concept a success.

== Cast ==
*[[Salman Khan]] as Jai Agnihotri, Geeta's brother
*[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Geeta Agnihotri Khanna, Jai's sister and Rehaan's wife
*[[Daisy Shah]] as Rinky Shah, Jai's love interest
*[[Danny Denzongpa]] as Home Minister Dashrath Singh
*[[Aditya Pancholi]] as Inspector Naresh Kadam
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Bablesh "Babban" Behl
*[[Sharad Kapoor]] as Inspector Alfaaz Siddiqui
*[[Mukul Dev]] as Shrikant Patil, Kavita's husband
*[[Haroon Qazi]] as Arun Singh
*[[Nadira Babbar]] as Sulochna Agnihotri, Jai and Geeta's mother
*[[Pulkit Samrat]] as Abhay Rajput
*[[Sana Khan]] as Kavita Singh Patil, Dashrath's daughter
*[[Resham Tipnis]] as Meghna Shah, Pinky's mother
*[[Ashmit Patel]] as Sumit Mohile
*[[Yash Tonk]] as Balwant "Babu" Ramchandran
*[[Mahesh Thakur]] as Rehaan Khanna, Geeta's husband
*[[Naman Jain]] as Kabir Khanna, Geeta and Rehaan's son
*[[Tulip Joshi]] as Mrs. Anushita D’Souza
*[[Nana Banana]] as Class Wrap
*[[Varun Badola]] as Mr. Boman D'Souza
*[[Bruna Abdullah]] as Anne Rosselline
*[[Sudesh Lehri]] as Pandit Kaushal Chand Sharma
*Santosh Shukla as Manik Singh
*[[Jeetu Verma]] as Subhash Prasad Agashe
*[[Nauheed Cyrusi]] as Simran Choudhry
*[[Raju Mavani]] as Rajkishan Gupta, Dashrath's personal assistant
===Cameo===
* [[Sunil Shetty]] as Captain Arjun Kaul
* [[Genelia D'Souza]] as Suman Malhotra
* [[Vikas Bhalla]] as Rohan Malhotra
* [[Mohnish Bahl]] as Chief Minister Ashok Pradhan
* [[Ruhanika Dhawan]] as Sanjana Rai
* [[Vatsal Sheth]] as Wanjit Kapoor

== Production ==
===Development===

In late 2012, [[Sohail Khan]] announced he planned to remake the Telugu film ''Stalin'' starring [[Chiranjeevi|Chiranjeevi Konidela]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha Krishna]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jai-ho-i-never-said-i-wont-do-remakes-says-salman-khan/449034-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201201804/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jai-ho-i-never-said-i-wont-do-remakes-says-salman-khan/449034-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 |title=Jai Ho: I never said I won't do remakes, says Salman Khan |publisher=IBN Live |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-salman-khans-jai-ho-is-little-more-than-a-damp-squib/ |title=Film review: Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' is little more than a damp squib |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> Khan originally titled the remake ''Mental'', but by the time the film was released, it had been re-titled ''Jai Ho''.

===Filming===

Shooting for the film was set to begin 27 February 2013 but was postponed until late March. There were rumors that the film would be released in [[3D film|3D]], but Sohail Khan was cited stating, "First, let me complete my film in the normal format. Then I'll take a call".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/samlan-khans-mental-to-come-out-in-3d_137517.htm |title=Mental to come out in 3D? |publisher=Zee News |date=24 June 2013 |access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
[[Salman Khan]] unveiled the [[Film poster|first look poster]] of ''Jai Ho'' on 6 December 2013. The poster consisted of images of thousands of fans digitally merged to create one portrait of Khan. Khan's fans designed this poster.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-fans-design-salman-khan-s-jai-ho-poster/article1-1159688.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206161721/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-fans-design-salman-khan-s-jai-ho-poster/article1-1159688.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 December 2013 |title=First look: Fans design Salman Khan's Jai Ho poster |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=6 December 2013 |access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-07/news-interviews/44865178_1_daisy-shah-first-poster-salman-khan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208161713/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-07/news-interviews/44865178_1_daisy-shah-first-poster-salman-khan |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2013 |title=Salman Khan paints first poster of 'Jai Ho' |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 December 2013 |access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Post by Salman Khan. |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-salman-khan-launches-new-digital-poster-of-jai-ho-1932045 |title=Salman Khan launches new digital poster of 'Jai Ho' |work=DNA |access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/salman-khans-jai-ho-poster/1/328097.html |title=Salman Khan asks fans to make Jai Ho poster, creates buzz on Twitter |work=[[India Today]] |access-date=11 December 2013 |date=6 December 2013}}</ref> The makers unveiled the film's [[Teaser campaign|official teaser]] on 13 December 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/salman-khans-jai-ho-teaser-the-aam-aadmi-party-effect-655873.html |title=Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' teaser: The Aam Aadmi Party effect? |website=News18|access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref> The [[Trailer (promotion)|official trailer]] of the film was released on 3 January 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/watch-trailer-salman-khans-actionpacked-avatar-in-jai-ho/1206992/ |title=Watch trailer: Salman Khan's action-packed avatar in 'Jai Ho' – Indian Express |website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Critical response===

''India Today'' gave ''Jai Ho'' a 3 out of 5 and commented that it was a rip off of ''Ek Tha Tiger'' with mindless action.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/jai-ho-review-salman-khan/1/339550.html |title=Mega Review: Jai Ho |work=India Today |date=24 January 2014 |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> [[Anupama Chopra]] gave the movie a 2.5 out of 5, stating, ''Jai Ho'' was more of a cartoon than a film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Movie review by Anupama Chopra: is Jai Ho even a film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-is-jai-ho-even-a-film/story-q2WmY1115tBFWGkMr2hdYO.html |access-date=24 February 2021}}</ref>

Raja Sen of [[Rediff]] gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and said, Khan, Bollywood's real-life answer to Derek Zoolander, does his thing like only he can. And the crowd responds. Sitting in a single-screen theatre, the air was filled with shrill, thrilled whistles as soon as the censor certificate hit the screen. The first glimpse of Khan – via braceleted wrist – had the crowd in paroxysms."<ref>{{cite web |title=Raja Sen reviews Salman Khan's Jai Ho |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/raja-sen-reviews-salman-khans-jai-ho/20140124.htm#:~:text=Salman%20Khan%20does%20his%20thing,And%20the%20crowd%20responds.&text=(In%20the%20film%2C%20this%20leads,him%20multiply%20numbers%20by%20three. |first=Raja |last=Sen |publisher=Rediff |date=24 January 2014}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave 2 stars out of 5, commenting "To be honest, very little stays with you when you leave the cinema, aside from the unpleasant aftertaste that comes from being shamelessly manipulated."<ref>{{cite news|title='Jai Ho' review: The film is of a man who lets his fists do the talking|url=https://www.news18.com/videos/india/masand-review-masands-verdict-118-664062.html|date=24 January 2014 |publisher=CNN-IBN |access-date=16 August 2021 |author=Rajeev Masand}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 and called it a "noble, well-intentioned message narrated in an entertaining format".<ref>{{cite web |title=Jai Ho Review by Taran Adarsh |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/587748 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>

===Box office===
''Jai Ho'' was released on around 3900 screens in India and 650 screens in overseas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gundaychallengingfortopopeningof2014#.Uv5ccmKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Box Office India |date=14 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The domestic and overseas theatrical rights were sold for ₹1.1 billion ($16 million).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ishare.rediff.com/video/entertainment/salman-khan-s-jai-ho-rights-sold-for-110-crore-highest-ever/9079789 |title=Salman Khan s Jai Ho Rights Sold For 110 Crore Highest Ever |website=[[Rediff.com]] |date=19 January 2014 |access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> ''Jai Ho'' spent around ₹40 crore ($5.9 million) on the production of the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/holidayinasimilarboattojaiho#.U5lOAJRw8t4 |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=7 August 2014}}</ref> The film cost around ₹650 million ($9.6 million) total with the cost of marketing and prints added, but this number still does not include Khan's remuneration.<ref name="Jaiho650 million">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/isaamirkhantherealsuperstarnowasheistheonlyonetotakeabigopeningwithoutbackingofaholidaywithdhoom3#.UuniCj2SyAo |title=Is Aamir Khan The Real Superstar Now As He Is The Only One To Take A Big Opening Without Backing of a Holiday With Dhoom 3? |work=[[Box Office India]] |date=30 January 2014 |access-date=30 January 2014 |archive-date=1 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201215417/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/isaamirkhantherealsuperstarnowasheistheonlyonetotakeabigopeningwithoutbackingofaholidaywithdhoom3#.VviNhBFREy9 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihoblockbusterpricesbutsemihithitbusinss#.UuqIcj2SyAo |title=Jai Ho – Blockbuster Prices But Semi Hit – Hit Businss |publisher=Box Office India |date=30 January 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201220055/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihoblockbusterpricesbutsemihithitbusinss#.VviM1RFREy9 |archive-date=1 February 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The satellite rights were sold for {{INR}}50 crore ($7.4 million), and music rights were also sold for {{INR}}12 crore ($1.8 million).

''Jai Ho'' suffered losses from piracy. A Dubai-based user uploaded a pirated version of the film to YouTube on 28 January 2014. The video had 108,151 views by the time it was removed on 1 February 2014. Another version of the film was uploaded on 2 February 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jai-ho-piracy-salman-khan-starrer-leaked-online/article1-1179430.aspx |title=Jai Ho online leak: business worth Rs 10–12 crore hit? |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203024556/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jai-ho-piracy-salman-khan-starrer-leaked-online/article1-1179430.aspx |archive-date=3 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |author1=Akshay Kapoor |author2=Sahil Magoo |url-status=dead}}</ref> DNA Films reported that Khan had requested that ticket prices be kept at the minimum so that people could afford to see the movie because of its message.<ref name="www.dnaindia.com">{{cite web |title=Salman Khan's selfless act |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-salman-khan-s-selfless-act-1965276}}</ref>

====India====
The website Boxofficeindia.com said that ''Jai Ho'' opened well at single screens like [[Jodhpur]], [[Lucknow]], [[Indore]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Central India|CI]], with an occupancy of 80–100%, 25–30% better than [[Dhoom 3#Box office|Dhoom 3]] and [[Chennai Express#Box office|Chennai Express]], and moderately well (50%) at multiplexes of [[Delhi]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihoadvancesinglescreensphenomenaloverallgood |title=Jai Ho Advance: Single Screens Phenomenal Overall Good |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=23 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihohasgoodopeningbutnotbumper |title=Jai Ho Has Good Opening But Not Bumper |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=24 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihobelowexpectationsatmultiplexes |title=Jai Ho Below Expectations at Multiplexes |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=24 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref> It had an opening-day collection of around {{INRConvert|188|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihofirstdayterritorialbreakdown#.UuOSmhC6bIU |title=Jai Ho First Day Territorial Breakdown |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=25 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail_post#.UuyS6z2SyAp |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=25 January 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The second day collections were about {{INRConvert|165|m}}, taking the total to {{INRConvert|335|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihoseconddaybusiness#.UuShAtK6bs0 |title=Jai Ho Second Day Business |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=26 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref> On Sunday, the film collected {{INRConvert|263|m}} to take its weekend total to {{INRConvert|607|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihodoesverywellonsunday#.UuYqiNK6bs0 |title=Jai Ho Does Very Well on Sunday |publisher=[[Box office India]] |work=Box Office India Trade Network |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014}}</ref> ''Jai Ho'' had a noticeable drop on Tuesday as it grossed around {{INR}}7.75 [[crore]] nett taking the five-day total to a little over {{INR}}74 crore nett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihotuesdaybusiness#.UuqKCT2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho emerged as the fifth highest weekend of all time in terms of worldwide gross by managing to gross {{INR}}200 crore worldwide in three days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topalltimeworldwideweekendsjaiho5thdhoom3first#.UuiVRtK6bIU |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho dropped further on first Wednesday with collections around {{INR}}5.25–5.50 crore nett to take 6-day total to {{INRConvert|795|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihodropsfurtheronwednesday#.UuqIeD2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=30 January 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho had the ninth highest first week of all time as it grossed {{INRConvert|817|m}} nett in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihofirstweekterritorialbreakdown#.Uu9A3z2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihohasninthhighestfirstweekofalltime#.UutMmD2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=31 January 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film nett. grossed {{INR}}3 crore nett on its second Friday.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihosecondfridaybusiness#.UuySOz2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=1 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film has collected {{INR}}90 crores nett in 9 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihohasdecenthumponsecondsaturday#.Uu4refmSzVE |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=2 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho collected {{INR}}13.50 crore nett in its second weekend taking its domestic total {{INR}}95 crore nett in 10 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihogrosses95croreplusintendays#.Uu9AID2SyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Hai has been made tax-free in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Jai-Ho-exempted-from-entertainment-tax-in-UP/articleshow/29737868.cms |title='Jai Ho' exempted from entertainment tax in UP – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/After-UP-Gujarat-may-give-tax-sop-to-Salman-Khans-Jai-Ho/articleshow/29788124.cms |title=After UP, Gujarat may give tax sop to Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/jai-ho-to-go-tax-free-in-gujarat-too/ |title=Jai Ho To Go Tax-Free in Gujarat Too |publisher=Koimoi.com |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihohelpedbytaxexemptioninup#.UvHUHGKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=5 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho two-week business was around {{INR}}101.50 crore nett as it crossed around {{INR}}21.29 crore nett in its second week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topsecondweekcollections20132014jaiho7th#.UvnagWKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihogrosses10150croreintwoweeks#.UvR5A2KSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=7 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai ho on its third Friday had collections set to be around {{INR}}50 lakhs nett, with tax exemption in Gujarat also.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihothirdfridaycollections#.UvYn_2KSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho grossed around {{INR}}2.25–2.50 crore nett in its third weekend taking the business to {{INR}}105.50 crore nett after seventeen days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihoat105crorenettplusafterseventeendays#.Uvh7DGKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=10 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The two-week distributor share of film is {{INR}}56 crore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihosecondweekdetails56croreshareintwoweeks#.Uvh7GGKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref> Jai Ho took its total to {{INR}}107 crore nett in after three weeks as it added around {{INR}}4 crore nett in third week.<ref name="semihitjaiho">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gundayverygoodinitialhaseetohphaseedecentfirstweek#.Uv971WKSyAo |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=15 February 2014 |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihogrosses120croreafterthreeweeks |title=Boxoffice |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref> Bollywoodhungama declared the total net gross of ''Jai Ho'' {{INR}}116 crore, and ranked it the seventh highest-grossing movie of 2014 and Salman Khan's seventh 100 crore movie in a row, an all-time record in the history of Indian cinema.<ref name="Bollywood’s 100 Crore Club ">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/200 |title=Bollywood Boxoffice |publisher=Bollywoodhungama.com |date=30 April 2013 |access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>

====Overseas====
The website, Bollywoodhungama.com estimated ''Jai Ho'' grossed $3.55 million overseas in its first weekend. Box Office India estimated it grossed slightly less at $3.45 million and called it "decent business".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihodecentoverseasgoodingulf#.UufBt9K6bIU |title=Jai Ho Decent Overseas – Good in Gulf |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=10 June 2014 |archive-date=1 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214220/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/jaihodecentoverseasgoodingulf#.UufBt9K6bIU |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/509 |title='Jai Ho' witnesses day-wise growth, collects $3.55 million – Rs 22.38 crBox Office Overseas Report |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref> The final overseas gross for Jai Ho was $6 million making it one of the highest overseas grossing Bollywood films of 2014.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Box Office India |title=2 States Hits $5 Million Overseas |access-date=10 June 2014 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/2stateshits5millionoverseas#.U2qiL4Fw8t4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511004255/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/2stateshits5millionoverseas#.VviDRxFREy9 |archive-date=11 May 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/overseasjaiholifetimelessthandhoom3andchennaiexpressweekend#.UvKPF2KSyAo |access-date=10 June 2014 |title=OVERSEAS – Jai Ho Lifetime Less Than Dhoom 3 And Chennai Express Weekend |publisher=Box Office India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331023257/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/overseasjaiholifetimelessthandhoom3andchennaiexpressweekend#.UvKPF2KSyAo |archive-date=31 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/510 |title='Jai Ho' declines, total so far $5.4 millionBox Office Overseas Report |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Jai Ho
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]], [[Amaal Mallik]] and [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 3 January 2014
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 35:45
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]
| chronology = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Bullett Raja]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Main Tera Hero]]
| next_year = 2014
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Veeram (2014 film)|Veeram]]
| prev_year = 2014
| title = Jai Ho
| year = 2014
| next_title = [[Bramman]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Amaal Mallik]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| title = Jai Ho
| year = 2014
| next_title = [[Khoobsurat (2014 film)|Khoobsurat]]
| next_year = 2014
}}
}}
[[Sajid–Wajid]], [[Amaal Mallik]] and [[Devi Sri Prasad]] composed the nine-song soundtrack album for ''Jai Ho'', in which Malik had contributed three tracks and Prasad had contributed one track, while the former composed 5 tracks. Sajid, Irfan Kamal, Danish Sabri, [[Sameer Anjaan]], Kausar Munir, [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]], [[Armaan Malik]], and Devi Sri Prasad wrote the lyrics for all the songs in the album. The full soundtrack album was released on 3 January 2014.<ref name="iTunes">{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/jai-ho-original-motion-picture/id786433087 |title=Jai Ho (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |date=3 January 2014 |work=Sajid – Wajid, Amal Mallik & Devi Sri Prasad |publisher=[[iTunes]]|access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>{{Track listing
| headline = Jai Ho
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 35:45
| title1 = Baaki Sab First Class Hai
| music1 = Sajid–Wajid
| lyrics1 = [[Sajid–Wajid|Sajid]], Irfan Kamal, Danish Sabri
| length1 = 4:04
| extra1 = [[Sajid–Wajid|Wajid]]
| title2 = Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge
| extra2 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| music2 = Sajid–Wajid
| lyrics2 = [[Sameer Anjaan]]
| length2 = 5:00
| title3 = Photocopy
| extra3 = [[Himesh Reshammiya]], [[Keerthi Sagathia]], [[Palak Muchhal]]
| music3 = Sajid–Wajid
| lyrics3 = Kausar Munir
| length3 = 4:36
| title4 = Tumko To Aana Hi Tha
| extra4 = [[Armaan Malik]], Marianne D'Cruz, Altamash Faridi
| music4 = [[Amaal Mallik]]
| lyrics4 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]]
| length4 = 4:13
| title5 = Love You Till The End
| extra5 = Armaan Malik
| music5 = Amaal Mallik
| lyrics5 = Armaan Malik
| length5 = 3:56
| title6 = Naacho Re
| extra6 = [[Ujjayinee Roy]]
| music6 = Devi Sri Prasad
| lyrics6 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| length6 = 2:27
| title7 = Jai Ho
| extra7 = Wajid, Armaan Malik
| music7 = Amaal Mallik
| lyrics7 = Shabbir Ahmed
| length7 = 3:20
| title8 = Photocopy
| extra8 = Himesh Reshammiya, Keerthi Sagathia, Palak Muchhal
| music8 = Sajid–Wajid
| lyrics8 = Kausar Munir
| length8 = 3:53
| title9 = Baaki Sab First Class Hai
| note9 = Remix
| extra9 = Wajid
| music9 = Sajid–Wajid
| lyrics9 = Sajid, Irfan Kamal, Danish Sabri
| length9 = 2:47
| all_writing =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| note8 = Remix
| note5 = House Mix
| note7 = Title Track
}}

== See also ==
* [[Bollywood films of 2014]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.jaihoonline.com}}
*{{IMDb title|1188982}}
*{{Mojo title|jaiho}}
*{{rotten-tomatoes|jai_ho}}

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Shootout at Wadala

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{{Short description|2013 film directed by Sanjay Gupta}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| image = Shootout at Wadala.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| producer = Sanjay Gupta Anuradha Gupta [[Ekta Kapoor]] [[Shobha Kapoor]]
| screenplay = Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Bhatia Abhijit Deshpande [[Milap Zaveri]] '''(dialogue)'''
| story = Sanjay Gupta [[Hussain Zaidi]]
| based_on = {{Based on|'''''Dongri to Dubai'''''|Hussain Zaidi}}
| starring = [[Anil Kapoor]] [[John Abraham]] [[Tusshar Kapoor]] [[Manoj Bajpayee]] [[Kangana Ranaut]] [[Sonu Sood]] [[Ronit Roy]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Anu Malik]] [[Mustafa Zahid]] [[Anand Raj Anand]] Meet Bros Anjaan '''Background score:''' [[Amar Mohile]]
| narrator = John Abraham
| cinematography = Sameer Arya Sanjay F. Gupta
| editing = Bunty Nagi
| studio = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| distributor = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|01|India}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref name="BBFC">{{cite web|title=''SHOOTOUT AT WADALA'' (18)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=29 April 2013|access-date=29 April 2013|archive-date=7 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607032004/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|49}} crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|title=Shootout at Wadala – Movie – Box Office India|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512164212/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|82}} crore<ref name=boxofficeindia5670>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Two Weeks Business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616022938/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2013|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=18 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
}}

'''''Shootout at Wadala''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Action film|action]]-[[crime film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|title=Shootout at Wadala (2013)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-date=11 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211051853/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBFC"/> written and directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], [[John Abraham]], [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Manoj Bajpayee]], [[Kangana Ranaut]] and [[Sonu Sood]]. It is a [[prequel]] to the 2007 film ''[[Shootout at Lokhandwala]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |title=shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |publisher=starblockbuster.com |accessdate=2021-05-12 |archive-date=3 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030632/http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |url-status=live }}</ref> In the film, Manya, a diligent student, lands in prison for killing a gangster who attacked his brother, Bhargav, who eventually dies. Soon, Manya escapes jail and forms his own gang to seek revenge.

Based on the book ''[[Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia]]'' by [[Hussain Zaidi]], the film dramatises the [[Encounter killing|encounter]] by [[Mumbai police|Bombay police]] in which gangster [[Manya Surve]] was shot dead. It took place at the junction adjacent to Dr. Ambedkar College, [[Wadala]], [[Bombay]] on 11 January 1982.

''Shootout at Wadala'' was released on 1 May 2013 and received mixed reviews from critics, It grossed over {{INRConvert|82|c}} against a budget of {{INRConvert|65|c}}.

==Plot==
In a police van, Afaaque Baaghran listens to the story narrated by a gangster, [[Manya Surve]], who is gravely injured by bullets.
Manya is a decent student at [[Kirti M. Doongursee College|Kirti College]], [[Dadar]]. He is in love with Vidya Joshi and takes her to his mother to discuss their marriage.

Manya has an older brother named Bhargav Surve, who is a mawali (rowdy). Bhargav is in conflict with an underworld don named Bhatkar and is currently on the run.
Soon enough, Bhargav is attacked and fight against beaten up by Bhatkar's goons. Manya steps in to save him. While Manya grabs one of the goons, Bhargav stabs the goon, who dies on the spot.
On the day of Manya's exam results, before he can learn his grades, Manya and his brother are arrested. Manya is publicly humiliated in the college by Inspector Ambolkar and ends up in [[Yerwada Central Jail]]. In prison, a convict named Munir saves Manya from being attacked by a goon named Potya during lunch time. During this assault, Bhargav is killed.

Munir befriends Manya and another convict named Veera. Veera trains Manya to become stronger. After Manya is eventually challenged by Potya. Potya attacks him to fire gets enraged from behind and beats Manya up, to which Manya responds by stabbing Potya to death.
Later on, both Manya and Munir escape from prison while they are working on a railway track and try to join hands with two brothers who rule Mumbai's deals.

The elder brother, [[Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar|Zubair Imtiaz Haksar]], is cool and is impressed by Manya. However, the younger brother, [[Dawood Ibrahim|Dilawar]], disapproves of Manya and dislikes him. After this, Manya forms his own gang, which consists of him, Munir, Veera, and Gyancho, a sharpshooter brought by Munir. Soon enough, Manya finishes off Bhatkar (the gangster who had him and his brother arrested). Jamal, Bhatkar's bodyguard, also joins them. Next, Manya brings Ambolkar to his knees by beating him brutally in public for his earlier humiliation. The story next shows the death of Sadiq, an unscrupulous news reporter, by the Mastan gang. This leads to a fight between the Haskar brothers and the Mastan gang. Meanwhile, Manya crosses paths with Vidya, and after learning of her separation from her marriage, they resume their relationship, eventually consummating it the same day. However, she ends it after finding out that he escaped from prison.

A truce is called by [[Haji Mastan|Haji Maqsood]], which is short lived as the Mastan gang asks Manya to finish off Zubair. After killing Zubair, Manya goes to Vidya's place for refuge, where he violently has sex with Vidya, and later Dilawar kills Gyancho with the help of Jamal. He is about to stage an accident to kill Munir when Manya saves him. Later, Afaaque is admits the hospital, Manya asked to kill Manya by Dilawar.

Even after his refusal so many times, and also shown by Dilawar that one day he will be killed, Afaaque told the whole story and degrades the Police for not fully granting access to the [[Encounter killing|encounters]] and killing the criminals. This influences the Commissioner into granting two choices to Afaaque, to directly encounter and kill Manya or stage an encounter and kill Dilaawar, but they opt for an easy option to encounter Manya, so, Afaaque vows to kill angry Manya.

Afaaque manipulates Vidya to kidnaps reveal Manya's, whereabouts are enraged that he can save Manya, if he confesses his involvement in all the past crimes. Vidya does as told by Afaaque, but the police do an encounter on border. Manya, according to their pre-set plan and thus, misleading Vidya.

In the final scene, when the ambulance arrives, Manya succumbs to the gunshot wounds which gives immense shock to Vidya and she blankly stares at Afaaque's face and Afaaque tells the accompanying constable that Manya has died.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as ACP Afaaque Baaghran (the character based on ''ACP Isaque Bagwan'')
* [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] as [[Manya Surve]]
* [[Tusshar Kapoor]] as Sheikh Muhammad Yunus Munir
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Zubair Imitaz Haskar <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |title=Tusshar to play gangster in 'Shootout at Wadala' |date=28 November 2011 |publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812145954/http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Kangana Ranaut]] as Vidya Joshi
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Dilawar Imtiaz Haksar (the character based on ''[[Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar]]'')
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Inspector Raja Ambat (the character based on ''Inspector Raja Tambat'')
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Inspector Yashwanth Bhinde (the character based on '' Inspector Madhukar Shinde'')
* [[Raju Mavani]] as Yakub Lala (the character based on ''Ayub Lala'')
* [[Arif Zakaria]] as Sadiq (news reporter) (character based on ''Iqbal Naatiq'')
* [[Soni Razdan]] as Manya's mother
* Pankaj Kalra as Saeed Batla
* [[Karan Patel]] as Jamal (Bhatkar's bodyguard) (fictional)
* Vineet Sharma as Bhargav Surve<ref name=cast>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119123512/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2012|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name=item>{{cite news|title=Shootout at Wadala: Guns, girls and goggles|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|work=The Hindu|date=4 May 2013|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish|access-date=5 May 2013|archive-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207235944/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Raju Kher]] as Inspector Ambolkar (the character based on ''Inspector E. S. Dabholkar'')
* [[Akbar Khan (director)|Akbar Khan]] as Haji Maqsood (character based on ''[[Haji Mastan]]'') (cameo)
* [[Siddhanth Kapoor]] as Gyancho (the character based on ''Vishnu Patil'')
* [[Ranjeet]] as Bhatkar Dada
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as Potya (the character based on ''Suhas Bhatkar'')
* Sanjeev Chadda as Veera (the character based on ''Uday Shetty'')
* Shaji Chaudhary as Aurangzeb Mastan

{{colend}}
'''Special appearances'''
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Police Commissioner (fictional) (uncredited)
* [[Sunny Leone]] as Laila in the [[item number]] "Laila"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/> (role inspired from Zubair's girlfriend Chitra)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |title=One dead, one caught |work=Hindustan Times|date=22 October 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430014856/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |archive-date=30 April 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] in the item number "Babli Badmaash" (uncredited)
* [[Sophie Choudry]] in the item number "Aala Re Aala"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/>

==Controversy==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] knew the consequences of using [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s real name while shooting the film, but he carried on with [[Sonu Sood]] being addressed as "Dilawar Imtiaz" in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |title=Dawood's name changed to Dilawer in Shootout at Wadala |date=27 February 2013 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812141847/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 January 2013, [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] uploaded a new version of the theatrical trailer, and trimmed nearly every dialogue from the film off. The character of Dawood Ibrahim is only seen for three seconds in the new trailer, to avoid any problems. Also, the character names have been changed as well, except for Abraham's character, whose name remains the same in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |title=Dawood Ibrahim, other names removed from Shootout at Wadala promos |date=30 January 2013 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812172150/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anu Malik]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]], [[Mustafa Zahid]] and [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = 19 March 2013
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=49|s=26}}
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Anu Malik]]
| prev_title = [[Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[OMG – Oh My God!]]
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Policegiri]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Murder 3]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Aashiqui 2]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Deewana Main Deewana]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Zanjeer]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Singles
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack Singles
| single1 = Babli Badmaash
| single1date = 14 March 2013
| single2 = Aala Re Aala
| single2date = 24 April 2013
| single3 = Laila
| single3date = 28 April 2013
| single4 = Aye Manya
| single4date = 7 May 2013
}}
}}
The music of ''Shootout at Wadala'' is composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Anand Raaj Anand]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] and Mustafa Zahid. Anu Malik was asked to compose for three songs for this film which were chartbusters.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 49:26

| title1 = Aala Re Aala
| extra1 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Mika Singh]]
| music1 = [[Anu Malik]]
| lyrics1 = [[Neelesh Misra]]
| length1 = 5:44
| title2 = Laila
| extra2 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| music2 = [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| lyrics2 = Sanjay Gupta
| length2 = 3:36
| title3 = Babli Badmaash
| extra3 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| music3 = Anu Malik
| lyrics3 = Kumaar
| length3 = 4:27
| title4 = Ek Din Ke Liye
| extra4 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music4 = Anu Malik
| lyrics4 =
| length4 = 0:48
| title5 = Yeh Junoon
| extra5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| music5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| lyrics5 =
| length5 = 4:52
| title6 = Aye Manya
| extra6 = [[Adnan Sami]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] & [[Shantanu Mukherjee|Shaan]]
| music6 = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| lyrics6 =
| length6 = 4:56
| title7 = Goli
| extra7 = Meet Bros Anjjan, [[Sudesh Bhosle]], [[Anil Kapoor]] & [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]
| music7 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics7 =
| length7 = 4:08
| title8 = Babli Badmaash (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra8 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music8 = Anu Malik
| lyrics8 =
| length8 = 4:47
| title9 = Aala Re Aala (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra9 = Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh & Anu Malik
| music9 = Anu Malik
| lyrics9 =
| length9 = 5:02
| title10 = Laila (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra10 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| music10 = Anand Raaj Anand
| lyrics10 =
| length10 = 3:27
| title11 = Yeh Junoon (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra11 = Mustafa Zahid
| music11 = Mustafa Zahid
| lyrics11 =
| length11 = 4:01
| title12 = Goli (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra12 = Meet Bros Anjjan, Sudesh Bhosle, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham
| music12 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics12 =
| length12 = 3:38
}}

==Critical reception==
The film received a mixed reception from critics.
::''The ratings for the film provided by the reviewers have been tabulated. Below the table lies a collection of excerpts from the reviews, which can be matched to the respective rating as given in the table by seeing the source.''
{|class="wikitable collapsible autocollapse;" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto; text-align: center; "
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center; background:#e9d66b;"| '''Review scores'''
|-
! Source
! Rating
|-
|[[Bollywood Hungama]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415092818/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 April 2012 | title=Bollywoodhungama Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
| {{Rating|5|5|score = }}
|-
|''[[Times of India]]''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | title=TOI review | work=The Times of India | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505023540/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|4|5}}
|-
|[[Zee News]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | title=Zee News review | date=4 May 2013 | publisher=Zee News | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504154510/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
| {{Rating|3.5|5}}
|-
|[[DNA India]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| title=Film Review: Watch Shootout at Wadala at a single screen to experience its true flavor| date=3 May 2013| publisher=DNA: Daily News and Analysis| access-date=3 May 2013| archive-date=6 May 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506044557/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| url-status=live}}</ref>
| {{Rating|3|5}}
|-
|[[NDTV]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | title=NDTV Movies review | publisher=NDTV | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505093438/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[Yahoo]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | title=Yahoo Movies review | publisher=Yahoo | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506070438/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[CNN-IBN|IBN]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505141635/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 May 2013 | title=IBNLive review | publisher=IBN | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|''[[The Indian Express]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | title=Indian Express review | work=The Indian Express | date=3 May 2013 | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506024234/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | title=Rediff.com review | work=Rediff.com | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504143907/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|}

==Box office==

===India===
''Shootout at Wadala'' had an opening of around 65% occupancy<ref name=screens>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Has Good Opening Bombay Talkies Is Poor|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=3 May 2013|archive-date=5 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505191618/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to collect {{INRConvert|101.9|m}} on first day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala First Day Territorial Breakdown|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=4 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507021140/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat= |archive-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> The two-week domestic distributor share is {{INR}} 255.0 million approx.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5676&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India|title=Data}}</ref> The final total came out to be {{INRConvert|820|m}}.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>

===Overseas===
''Shootout at Wadala'' collected $900,000 over its first weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5648&nCat=|title=Numbers |publisher=Box Office India |date=8 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603201231/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews |archive-date=3 June 2013 }}</ref> Its final overseas collection was US$1.625 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Ten Overseas Grossers 2013 upto August|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=29 August 2013|archive-date=29 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130829055331/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Budget and marketing===
''Shootout at Wadala'' was made with a budget of {{INRConvert|50|c}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> of production costs. The prints and marketing budget was {{INRConvert|15|c}}.

==Future==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] has stated his plans to make the third installment to the franchise, ''[[Shootout at Byculla]]'' based on the [[JJ Hospital]] shootout in 1992 by [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s [[D Company]] against the [[Arun Gawli]] gang for the latter's killing of Ibrahim's brother-in-law Ismail Parkar (the husband of [[Haseena Parkar]]). He has also said that he will restart his movie ''Alibaug'', starring [[Sunny Deol]], [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda Ahuja]], [[Emraan Hashmi]] and turn it into the third sequel of the [[Shootout (film series)|''Shootout film series'']]. Also, actors [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Shabir Ahluwalia]] and [[John Abraham]] have been rumoured to star alongside each other. Abraham will portray a real encounter specialist [[Vijay Salaskar]]. The project is currently untitled, but it has been reported to be an "epic revenge saga".<ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Gupta's next Shootout film might star Abhishek Bachchan – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|access-date=2021-03-24|website=The Times of India|date=28 January 2017 |language=en|archive-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519191728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sanjay Gupta on completing the first draft of 'Shootout 3': Tried to reinvent, not repeat|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|access-date=2021-03-24|website=freepressjournal.in|archive-date=22 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622061341/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Shootout at Wadala}}
* {{IMDb title|2301155|Shootout at Wadala}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120119123512/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370 ''Shootout at Wadala''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Himmatwala (2013 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Himmatwala
| image = Himmatwala(2013).jpeg
| image_size =
| border =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]]
| producer = [[Vashu Bhagnani]] [[Ronnie Screwvala]]
| writer = '''Story and Screenplay:''' [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] '''Dialogues:''' [[Sajid-Farhad]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]''|[[K. Raghavendra Rao]]}}
| narrator =
| starring = [[Ajay Devgn]] [[Tamannaah]] [[Paresh Rawal]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] [[Leena Jumani]] [[Adhyayan Suman]] [[Zarina Wahab]] [[Anil Dhawan]] 
| music = '''Original Compositions:''' [[Bappi Lahiri]] '''Recreated Compositions and Original Songs:''' [[Sajid–Wajid]] '''Guest Composers:''' [[Sachin-Jigar]] '''Background Score:''' [[Sandeep Shirodkar]]
| cinematography = Manoj Soni
| editing = Nitin Madhukar Rokade
| studio = [[UTV Motion Pictures]] [[Pooja Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|03|29}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref name=runtime>{{cite web|title=''HIMMATWALA'' (12A)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/himmatwala-2013-2|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=4 April 2013}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|680|m}}<ref name="boxoffice"/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|657|m}}<ref name="boxoffice"/>
}}
'''''Himmatwala''''' ({{translation|The brave one}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film]] written and directed by [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] and jointly produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures]] and [[Vashu Bhagnani]]. The film features [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Tamannaah]] in the lead roles. Set in 1983, it is an official remake of [[Himmatwala (1983 film)|1983 film of the same name]] by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], which was, in turn, a remake of the 1981 Telugu film ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]''. The film was released on 29 March 2013.<ref name="movies.ndtv.com">http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-himmatwala-798</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130401012827/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/himmatwala-review-its-deathly-dull-with-puerile-humour/381952-47-84.html]</ref> The film marks Tamannaah's comeback to Bollywood after she debuted in the 2005 film ''[[Chand Sa Roshan Chehra]]''. On release, it was universally panned by critics and audiences alike for its story, dialogues, humor, direction, logic, screenplay, and acting, and has even been cited as one of the worst Bollywood movies ever.

==Plot==
Set in 1983, the story begins with Ravi ([[Ajay Devgn]]) winning a fighting competition at a club. He is known as Himmatwala (''courageous man''). He then goes to Ramnagar village, where he meets his mother, Savitri ([[Zarina Wahab]]), and his younger sister, Padma ([[Leena Jumani]]), who are living a miserable life.

Ravi's mother Savitri, tells Ravi that Ravi's father ([[Anil Dhawan]]) was an honest and respected man, and he was the priest of the temple. His father was framed by Sher Singh ([[Mahesh Manjrekar]]), the tyrant zamindar (landlord), for robbing the temple since the latter saw him commit a murder. Disgusted, Ravi's father committed suicide. In revenge, young Ravi tried to kill Sher Singh, but failed. When Ravi's house is burnt, Savitri tells him to run away as Sher Singh will kill him.

With revenge in his mind, Ravi beats up Narayan Das ([[Paresh Rawal]]), Sher Singh's manager and brother-in-law, as well as threatening Sher Singh. The next day, he publicly humiliates Sher Singh's daughter, Rekha ([[Tamannaah]]), because she was beating up her innocent driver. In response, Rekha unleashes a tiger on the village in front of Ravi. Her plan was unsuccessful, however, as it backfired. Rekha falls down from the terrace and is about to be attacked by the animal, when Ravi jumps and saves her life. Rekha falls in love with Ravi, and afterwards, saves Ravi's life against her father Sher Singh's plans.

On the other hand, Ravi comes to know that Padma is in love with Shakti ([[Adhyayan Suman]]), Narayan Das's son. He has his objections, and so has Narayan. However, Sher Singh tells Narayan Das that marrying Shakti with Padma would give them an upper hand over Ravi as they can ill-treat Padma and keep Ravi in control. Meanwhile, Padma now knows that Ravi, who is living with her, is not the '''real Ravi''' ([[Riteish Deshmukh]]), and Ravi died in a road accident. Before dying, the real Ravi asked him to take care of his family. Padma is initially upset, but then reconciles after Ravi saves her life.

Shortly after Padma and Shakti get married, both the father and son start ill-treating Padma. In revenge, Ravi uses Rekha against her own father, just like what she advises him. After Rekha tells her father, Sher Singh, that she is pregnant with Ravi's child, Sher Singh begs Ravi to marry Rekha. Eventually, Ravi punished Narayan Das and Shakti by doing all the household chores. He also wins the Sarpanch election, and Sher Singh finally gives all the property documents back to the villagers, which Sher Singh had illegally taken from them before.

However, Shakti overhears Rekha and Ravi's conversation about the fake pregnancy and that he is not the real Ravi wants. Enraged, Sher Singh tries to kill him by bringing 20 fighters from the city, but failed. While they are beating Ravi, the tiger (which Ravi had fought with) comes and saves his life. Ravi then brutally beats Shakti, and is about to kill Sher Singh when his mother stops him.

In the end, Sher Singh, Narayan Das, and Shakti ask for the forgiveness from Ravi, Savitri, Padma, and the rest of the villagers.

==Cast==
[[File:Ajay Devgan and Tamannaah.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Ajay Devgan]] with co-star [[Tamannaah]] during the trailer launch of their film ''Himmatwala'']]
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* [[Ajay Devgn]] as Ravi (II) "Himmatwala" Ravi , Ravi's friend
* [[Tamannaah]] as Rekha Singh Bandookwala, Ravi (II)'s love interest
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Narayan Das, Sher Singh's brother-in-law, Shakti's father, and Rekha's uncle
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Sher Singh Bandookwala, Rekha's father
* [[Adhyayan Suman]] as Shakti Das, Narayan's son, Rekha's cousin, Padma's husband, and Ravi's brother-in-law
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Savitri Kishan Verma, Kishan's widow, Ravi and Padma's mother, and Shakti's mother-in-law
* [[Leena Jumani]] as Padma Verma/Padma Shakti Das, Savitri and Kishan's daughter, Ravi's younger sister, and Shakti's wife<ref>{{cite web|author=Yahoo! India Movies |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/jeetendra-s-himmatwala-revisted-slideshow/ |title=Jeetendra's Himmatwala revisted Photos | Pictures – Yahoo! Movies India |publisher=In.movies.yahoo.com |date=23 August 2012 |access-date=7 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Anil Dhawan]] as Kishan Verma, Savitri's dead husband, Ravi and Padma's father, and Shakti's father-in-law

===Special appearances===
* [[Riteish Deshmukh]] as Ravi Verma, Savitri and Kishan's dead son, Padma's older brother, and Ravi (II)'s friend
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Michael Jaikishan
* [[Surveen Chawla]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Sayantani Ghosh]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Rinku Ghosh]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Mona Thiba]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Sonakshi Sinha]] in the song "Thank God It's Friday"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=312757&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=312757 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216123242/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=312757&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=312757 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Sonakshi Sinha to do an item number in Himmatwala remake | NDTV Movies.com |publisher=Movies.ndtv.com |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=25 February 2013 }}</ref>
{{div col end}}

==Promotion==
The first look poster of ''Himmatwala'' film was released on 8 August 2012, whilst the trailer was released on 24 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1633402/Himmatwala-promo-with-Race-2 |title=Himmatwala promo with Race 2 | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | News |publisher=BollywoodHungama.com |date=20 December 2012 |access-date=25 February 2013}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Himmatwala
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Sajid–Wajid
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|13 February 2013}}
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 19:10
| label = [[Saregama]], [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]]
| producer = Sajid–Wajid
| prev_title = [[Dabangg 2]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Chashme Baddoor (2013 film)|Chashme Baddoor]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

The soundtrack includes remakes of the songs from the original version of the film, "Taki O Taki" and "Nainon Mein Sapna". The song promo of "Naino Mein Sapna" was released on 8 February 2013. The background score was composed by [[Sandeep Shirodkar]], while the songs are composed by [[Sajid–Wajid]] and [[Sachin - Jigar]]. Lyricist [[Indeevar]] wrote for "Taki O Taki" and "Nainon Mein Sapna", alongside [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]], who wrote for all the songs except a disco-based song, for which lyricist Mayur Puri wrote.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| heading = Songs
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 19:05
| title1 = Nainon Mein Sapna
| lyrics1 = [[Indeevar]]
| music1 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| extra1 = [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Taki O Taki
| lyrics2 = Indeevar
| music2 = Bappi Lahiri
| extra2 = [[Mika Singh]], Shreya Ghoshal
| length2 = 4:00
| title3 = Dhoka Dhoka
| lyrics3 = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]
| music3 = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| extra3 = [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Mamta Sharma]]
| length3 = 4:53
| title4 = Bum Pe Laat
| lyrics4 = Sameer
| music4 = Sajid–Wajid
| extra4 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Soham Chakraborty (singer)|Soham Chakraborty]] & Shubh Mukherjee
| length4 = 2:47
| title5 = Thank God It's Friday
| lyrics5 = [[Mayur Puri]]
| music5 = [[Sachin - Jigar]]
| extra5 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| length5 = 3:12
}}

==Box office==

According to [[Box Office India]], ''Himmatwala'' was a flop.<ref name="boxoffice">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=829 |title=Himmatwala |date=17 October 2015 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2344678|Himmatwala}}

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RRR (film)

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{{Short description|2022 Indian action film by S. S. Rajamouli}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = RRR
| image = RRR Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[S. S. Rajamouli]]
| screenplay = S. S. Rajamouli
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| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = [[Sai Madhav Burra]]
}}
| story = [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]
| producer = [[D. V. V. Danayya]]
| based_on =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
* [[Ram Charan]]
* [[Ajay Devgn]]
* [[Alia Bhatt]]
* [[Shriya Saran]]
* [[Samuthirakani]]
* [[Ray Stevenson]]
* [[Alison Doody]]
* [[Olivia Morris]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cinematography = [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = [[DVV Entertainment]]
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Pen India Limited|Pen Studios]] ([[North India]])|[[Lyca Productions]] ([[Tamil Nadu]])| KVN Productions ([[Karnataka]])| [[Thameens Films|HR Pictures]] ([[Kerala]])}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|03|25}}
| country = India
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| runtime = 182 minutes<ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Fenil |title=RRR Censor report: 'F***ing' and 'B***h' removed from the Telugu version; makers had voluntarily reduced the film's duration by 5 minutes in December 2021 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/rrr-censor-report-fing-bh-removed-telugu-version-makers-voluntarily-reduced-films-duration-5-minutes-december-2021/ |access-date=21 March 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Certificate Detail|url= https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292100000971}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR|550 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=RRR: rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |access-date=2 July 2023 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|1,316 crore}}<ref name="wwgross">{{bulleted list
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|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
}}</ref><ref>{{bulleted list|{{Cite web|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi is the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 50.6 million viewership hours, RRR follows close behind|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-rrr-netflix-viewership-indian-films-7960117/|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=10 June 2022}}
|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
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'''''RRR'''''{{Efn|The title's [[#Marketing|expanded form]] is {{transliteration|te|ISO|Roudraṁ Raṇaṁ Rudhiraṁ}} ({{translation|"Rage, War, Blood"}}) in Telugu and ''Rise Roar Revolt'' in English, but it is commonly referred to as ''RRR''.|name=TitleTelugu}} is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[epic film|epic]] [[action drama film]] directed by [[S. S. Rajamouli]], who co-wrote the film with [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]. It was produced by [[D. V. V. Danayya]] of DVV Entertainment. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], [[Ram Charan]], [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Shriya Saran]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Ray Stevenson]], [[Alison Doody]], and [[Olivia Morris]]. It centers around fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries, [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] (Charan) and [[Komaram Bheem]] (Rama Rao), their friendship, and their fight against the [[British Raj]].

Rajamouli came across stories about the lives of Rama Raju and Bheem and connected the coincidences between them, imagining what would have happened had they met, and been friends. The film was announced in March 2018. [[Principal photography]] of the film began in November 2018 in [[Hyderabad]] and continued until August 2021, owing to delays caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It was filmed extensively across India, with a few sequences filmed in [[Ukraine]] and [[Bulgaria]]. The [[RRR (soundtrack)|film's soundtrack and background score]] were composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]], with [[cinematography]] by [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]] and [[Film editing|editing]] by [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]. [[Sabu Cyril]] is the film's production designer whilst [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] supervised the [[visual effects]].

Made on a budget of {{Indian Rupee}}550 [[crore]] (US$72 million), ''RRR'' is one of the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian films]] to date. The film was initially scheduled for theatrical release on 30 July 2020, which was postponed multiple times due to production delays and the COVID pandemic. ''RRR'' was released theatrically on 25 March 2022. With {{INRConvert|240|c}} worldwide on its first day, ''RRR'' recorded the highest opening-day earned by an Indian film. It emerged as the highest-grossing film in its home market of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]], grossing over {{INRConvert|415|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Closing Collections : ముగిసిన ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ థియేట్రికల్ రన్.. టోటల్‌ కలెక్షన్స్ ఇవే.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-chara-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-theatrical-run-closed-and-total-box-office-collections-ta-1315178.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |date=28 May 2022 |language=te}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|1276|c}} worldwide, setting several box office records for an Indian film, including the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|third highest-grossing Indian film]], [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|second highest-grossing Telugu film]], [[List of Telugu films of 2022|highest grossing Telugu film of 2022]] and [[List of Indian films of 2022|highest grossing Indian film of 2022 worldwide]].<ref name="wwgross" /><ref name=":25" />

''RRR'' received universal praise for Rajamouli's direction, screenplay, performances, soundtrack, action sequences, and visuals. The film was considered one of the ten best films of the year by the [[National Board of Review]], making it only the second non-English language film ever to make it to the list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR becomes the highest-grossing Indian Film in Japan |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-becomes-the-highest-grossing-indian-film-in-japan-overtakes-rajinikanths-muthu/5ca7a24f27637 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The song "[[Naatu Naatu]]" won the [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] award at the [[95th Academy Awards]], making it the first song from an Indian film, as well as the first from an Asian film, to win in this category. This made the film<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 2023 |title=Oscars 2023: RRR's Naatu Naatu wins best original song |language=en-GB |work=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64935389 |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2023 |title=Naatu Naatu creates history with Oscar win, is 1st ever Indian song to do so |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/naatu-naatu-creates-history-with-oscar-win-is-1st-ever-indian-song-to-do-so-101678677688411.html |access-date=13 March 2023 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> the first [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] by an Indian production to win an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]]. The film became the third Indian film and first Telugu film to receive nominations at the [[Golden Globe Awards]], including [[Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]], and won [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "Naatu Naatu", making it the [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards|first Indian]] (as well as the first Asian) nominee to win the award.<ref name=":21">{{Cite news |title=RRR' bags two Golden Globe Award nominations; Alia Bhatt congratulates team, Shekhar Kapur says 'path to the Oscars becomes clearer' |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-bags-two-golden-globe-award-nominations-alia-bhatt-congratulates-team-shekhar-kapur-says-path-to-the-oscars-becomes-clearer/articleshow/96188627.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=|work=TOI}}</ref><ref name="Davis">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Clayton |date=12 December 2022 |title='RRR' Roars With Golden Globe Noms for Original Song and Non-English Language Film |url=https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/rrr-golden-globes-nominated-1235456635/ |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> ''RRR'' also won the awards for [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] and [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song|Best Song]] at the [[28th Critics' Choice Awards]].

== Plot ==


In 1920, during the [[British Raj]], Governor Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine visit a forest in [[Adilabad district|Adilabad]]. There they abduct Malli, an artistically-talented young girl from the [[Gondi people|Gond]] tribe. Enraged, the tribe's guardian [[Komaram Bheem]] embarks for [[Delhi]] to rescue her, disguising himself as a Muslim named Akhtar. The [[Nizamate of Hyderabad]], sympathetic to the Raj, warns Scott's office of the impending danger. Undeterred, Catherine enlists [[Alluri Sitarama Raju|A. Rama Raju]], an ambitious officer in the [[Indian Imperial Police]], to quell the threat. Seeking clues to Malli's whereabouts, Raju and his uncle, Venkateswarulu, attend several [[Indian independence movement|pro-independence gatherings]] where he feigns to support independence.

Lachhu, Bheem's gullible aide, believing Raju's ruse, attempts to recruit him into Bheem's plot. Before taking Raju to Bheem, Lachhu discovers Raju's identity as a police officer and flees. Shortly after, Bheem and Raju encounter each other, unaware of their opposing allegiances. While working together to save a boy from a [[train wreck]], they form a friendship, gradually growing close. Raju assists Bheem in courting Jenny, Scott's niece, unaware that Bheem's agenda is to infiltrate Scott's residence. When Jenny takes Bheem to her residence, Bheem locates the room where Malli is held captive; he promises Malli to free her. Meanwhile, Raju locates Lachhu and apprehends him. While being interrogated, Lachhu captures and sets a [[banded krait]] onto Raju; it attacks him; he then warns him of his imminent death and that heaven the antidote is only known to the Gonds.

Dazed, Raju approaches Bheem, who immediately tends to him. Noticing similar religious features between Lachhu and Bheem, Raju deduces his true intentions. However, Bheem himself divulges his tribal identity and his mission, unaware of Raju's true identity. At an event to honor Scott, Bheem's men barge into his residence with a lorry filled with wild animals, creating havoc among the guests. The animals maul Scott's guards, allowing angered, Bheem to briefly gain the upper hand; however, Raju arrives and they fight briefly but Bheem is forced to give up when Scott threatens to kill Malli. Raju is promoted for thwarting Bheem, yet he is guilt-stricken over his actions, recalling his pro-nationalistic background and his alter-ego as a mole within the police; he sought a promotion to gain access to gun shipments to smuggle to his village to fulfill a promise made to his dying father Alluri Venkatarama Raju, a revolutionary.

At Bheem's public [[Flagellation|flogging]], Raju attempts to persuade him to recant his actions; Bheem chooses flogging instead. Bheem sings in defiance of his injuries, inciting the assembled crowd into rebellion. The riot further enlightens Raju, who finally recognizes his reckless actions. Determined to save his friend, he persuades Scott to execute Bheem in secrecy, while preparing an ambush to rescue Bheem. However, Scott figures out the scheme. While rescuing Malli from Scott's men, Raju is grievously injured. Bheem, who crowd freed himself, mistakenly interprets Raju's actions as an attempt to kill Malli; he bludgeons him and escapes with her, leading to Raju's capture.

Months later, Bheem, who is hiding with his group and Malli in [[Hathras]], is cornered by the colonial authorities. He narrowly avoids being exposed when Sita, Raju's fiancée, repels them by claiming there is a [[smallpox]] epidemic. Unaware of Bheem's identity, she reveals Raju's anti-colonial objectives and his impending execution. Crestfallen upon realizing his folly, Bheem vows to save him. With Jenny's sympathetic assistance, Bheem infiltrates the [[barracks]] where Raju is detained and frees him. The pair retreat to a nearby forest, where they decimate soldiers with a [[longbow]] taken from a [[Rama]] shrine and a spear. Taking the fight to Scott, they hurl a flaming motorcycle into the barracks' [[Magazine (artillery)|magazines]], setting it afire. Bheem steals a cache of guns for Raju before the barracks are destroyed. The subsequent explosion kills many soldiers and Catherine. Cornering a wounded Scott, Raju has henchmen Bheem execute him, with a [[British military rifles|British rifle]], fulfilling their respective objectives. Ram is reunited with Sita, and Bheem is reunited with Jenny and his family.

To mark the mission's successful completion, Raju asks Bheem to make a wish he can grant; Bheem asks Raju to provide education for him and his community.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] as [[Komaram Bheem]], a [[Gondi people|Gond]] tribal leader from [[Telangana]] who fought against the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] for the liberation of [[Hyderabad State]]
* [[Ram Charan]] as [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]], a revolutionary leader from [[Andhra Pradesh]] who waged an armed campaign against the [[British Raj]]
** Varun Buddhadev as Young Alluri Sitarama Raju
* [[Ajay Devgn]] as Alluri Venkatarama Raju, Sitarama Raju's father
* [[Alia Bhatt]] as Sita, Sitarama Raju's fiancé
** [[Spandan Chaturvedi]] as Young Sita
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Sarojini, Sitarama Raju's mother
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Venkateswarulu, Sitarama Raju's uncle
* [[Ray Stevenson]] as Governor Scott Buxton
* [[Alison Doody]] as Catherine Buxton
* [[Olivia Morris]] as Jennifer "Jenny"
* [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]] as Jangu, Bheem's companion
* [[Makarand Deshpande]] as Peddayya, Bheem's companion
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]] as Venkat Avadhani, special advisor to the Nizam
* [[Rahul Ramakrishna]] as Lachu
* [[Edward Sonnenblick]] as Edward
* Mark Bennington as Cunningham
* Eduard Buhac as Jake
* R. Bhakti Klein as DSP Philip Green
* Ahmareen Anjum as Loki, Malli's mother
* Twinkle Sharma as Malli
* Chakri as Chinna, Rama Raju's brother
* [[S. S. Rajamouli]] as himself in the song "Etthara Jenda" (special appearance)
}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
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In October 2017, in an interview with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], [[S. S. Rajamouli]] announced two projects after ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' (2017) with producers [[D. V. V. Danayya]] of DVV Entertainment and K. L. Narayana. Rajamouli prioritised his work on the former, which was touted to be a [[Drama (film and television)|social drama film]], and which would be followed by Narayana's production with actor [[Mahesh Babu]].<ref name=":24">{{cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title='Baahubali' Helmer Sets Next Two Films |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/ss-rajamouli-bahhhubali-1202587970/ |date=12 October 2017|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> In November 2017, Rajamouli shared a picture with [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] and [[Ram Charan]] through his social media handles, hinting their inclusion in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 November 2017|title=After Baahubali, SS Rajamouli (almost) announces next but it has no Prabhas in it|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/after-baahubali-ss-rajamouli-almost-announces-next-but-it-has-no-prabhas-in-it/story-5UTittPYN2Qi4Mm9A3nQRN.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

The film was announced in March 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 March 2018|title=SS Rajamouli confirms Jr NTR-Ram Charan in his next|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-film-rrr-5107468/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> with the tentative title ''RRR'', an abbreviation for Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli's next film to be wrapped up in 18 months?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ss-rajamouli-s-next-film-be-wrapped-18-months-80985|access-date=5 June 2020|work=The News Minute|date=9 May 2018}}</ref> The tentative title ''RRR'' was later confirmed to be the film's official title as Rajamouli felt that a universal title across the languages was essential for a film of such scale.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD0AxUO0qug|title=SS Rajamouli Exclusive Interview About RRR And LockDown {{!}} Jr NTR {{!}} NTV Entertainment|access-date=5 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Jha|first=Subhash K.|date=13 April 2020|title="Initially RRR was just a working title, but it became so popular that we adopt it" – S S Rajamouli |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/initially-rrr-just-working-title-became-popular-adopt-s-s-rajamouli/|access-date=30 January 2021}}</ref> Rajamouli's father [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] gave the original story and Rajamouli scripted the film, which he worked on for six months.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=14 March 2022 |title=Everything you need to know about SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR's #RRR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntrs-rrr/articleshow/68405775.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In September 2018, writer [[Sai Madhav Burra]] was signed for the dialogues for the film in the primary language ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' dialogue writer reveals interesting news about the Ram Charan and NTR starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-dialogue-writer-reveals-interesting-news-about-the-ram-charan-and-ntr-starrer/articleshow/77015138.cms|access-date=25 January 2021|work=The Times of India }}</ref> whereas dialogues in other versions were written by [[Madhan Karky]] ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=7 July 2020|title=Madhan Karky reveals interesting details about SS Rajamouli's RRR movie story|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/madhan-karky-reveals-interesting-details-about-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-story-824006|access-date=3 June 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Varadaraj Chikkaballapura ([[Kannada]]),<ref>{{Citation |title=RRR Trailer (Telugu) - NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt {{!}} SS Rajamouli {{!}} 25 March 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgBoMJy386M |language=en |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan|Mamkombu Gopalakrishnan]] ([[Malayalam]]),<ref>{{Cite web |title=When I do a Rajamouli film, I also become part of cinema history: Shobi Thilakan |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/04/26/rajamouli-film-cinema-history-shobi-thilakan.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> and Riya Mukherjee ([[Hindi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shedde |first=Meenakshi |date=27 March 2022 |title=Tutti Frutti RRR |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/tutti-frutti-rrr-23220104 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Rajamouli retained several technicians from his previous projects. The crew consists of [[M. M. Keeravani]] as the [[music director]], [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]] as the [[Cinematographer|director of photography]], [[A. Sreekar Prasad]] as the [[Film editing|film editor]], [[Sabu Cyril]] as the [[production designer]], [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] handling the [[Visual effects supervisor|visual effects supervision]], and [[Rama Rajamouli]] as the [[costume designer]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli repeats 'Baahubali' technicians for RRR – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-repeats-baahubali-technicians-for-rrr/articleshow/66586405.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Nick Powell was the stunt director for the film, and handled the choreography for the climax action sequences in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=3 March 2021|title=SS Rajamouli shoots RRR climax, Hollywood stunt director Nick Powell joins team|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-shoots-rrr-climax-hollywood-stunt-director-nick-powell-joins-team-1774974-2021-03-03|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> Prior to the start of film production, both Rama Rao and Charan had attended a special workshop in mid-November 2018, in order to train physically and intensively for their roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 February 2018|title=Production date of SS Rajamouli's film with Ram Charan and Jr NTR announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/production-date-ss-rajamouli-s-film-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-announced-76745|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Junior NTR and Ram Charan to attend a special workshop for Rajamouli's multi-starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-and-ram-charan-to-attend-a-special-workshop-for-rajamoulis-multi-starrer/articleshow/66097505.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

''RRR'' is an entirely fictitious story incorporating the lives of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, namely [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who fought against the [[British Raj]] and the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] respectively. Charan plays Rama Raju while Rama Rao plays Komaram Bheem. The plot explores their stay in [[Delhi]] of the 1920s before they begin the fight for their country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title='RRR' is fictitious story based on two greatest freedom fighters: SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |access-date=25 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Rajamouli stated that there had been a coincidence between the two Telugu tribal leaders and the events surrounding over them.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2019|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR to explore blind spot in history|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-ram-charan-jr-ntr-dd-danayya-5626048/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=When I read about Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, it was exciting to know that their story is similar. They never met each other. What if they had met? What if they had got inspired by each other? That is what RRR is about. It is completely fictitious. The film is mounted on a very large scale. We had to do a lot of research for it. To know costumes, their dialect, their way of living and that is why it took so much time for us to get this together.|author=S. S. Rajamouli<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-14|title=RRR press meet: Highlights|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-press-meet-live-updates-5625810/|access-date=2021-08-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>}}

=== Casting ===
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In March 2019, Rajamouli finalized the cast. The film marks the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] debut of [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Alia Bhatt]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=14 March 2019 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn's Telugu debut confirmed in SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-s-telugu-debut-confirmed-in-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr/story-TM9D3b2ffrgOw9nfFoauLO.html |access-date=8 June 2022 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=14 March 2019|title=Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn roped in for Rajamouli's RRR; film releases on 30 July, 2020|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/140319/alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-roped-in-for-rajamoulis-rrr-film-releases-on.html|access-date=5 June 2020}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|date=14 March 2019|title=SS Rajamouli ropes in Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn for 'RRR'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamouli-ropes-in-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-for-rrr/article26531198.ece|access-date=10 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Bhatt was paired opposite Charan in the role of Sita, while Devgn would have an extended cameo.<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 March 2019|title=Alia Bhatt to play Sita in Rajamouli's 'RRR'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/alia-bhatt-play-sita-rajamoulis-rrr-98501|access-date=5 June 2020|work=The News Minute}}</ref> [[Tamil language|Tamil]] actor [[Samuthirakani]] was roped in to play a crucial role.<ref name=":4" /> British actress [[Daisy Edgar-Jones]] was signed to be paired opposite Rama Rao,<ref name=":4" /> however, she left the project in April 2019 citing personal reasons, which later revealed to be scheduling conflicts to ''[[Normal People (miniseries)|Normal People]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2019|title=Daisy Edgar Jones opens up about quitting 'RRR', says 'I am unable to participate'|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-daisy-edgar-jones-opens-up-about-quitting-rrr-says-i-am-unable-to-participate-2736873|access-date=18 June 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> [[Olivia Morris]] was cast as her replacement in November 2019. The same month, Irish actor [[Ray Stevenson]] was cast as the lead antagonist Scott, with [[Alison Doody]] joining in to play Lady Scott.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 November 2019|title=SS Rajamouli casts 'Thor' star Ray Stevenson and actresses Olivia Morris, Alison Doody in 'RRR'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamouli-casts-thor-star-ray-stevenson-and-actresses-olivia-morris-alison-doody-in-rrr/article30027078.ece|access-date=10 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Chakri, Varun Buddhadev, [[Spandan Chaturvedi]] and Twinkle Sharma were the child artists for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 September 2020 |title=RRR: Meet the child artists of the Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-meet-the-child-artists-of-the-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/78352144.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'', Rama Rao said that they had carried out major research to portray their characters on screen. He was put on an 18-month training programme to get the right physical appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grater|first=Tom|date=12 May 2021|title='RRR' Star Jr NTR Gives First Interview About Mega-Budget Action Pic From 'Baahubali' Director S.S. Rajamouli|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/rrr-star-jr-ntr-first-interview-about-mega-budget-action-pic-baahubali-director-s-s-rajamouli-1234753853/|access-date=13 May 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hans India]]'' reported in March 2019 that Devgn will appear in the second half of the film during the flashback episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=16 March 2019 |title=Runtime Of Ajay Devgan's Role In RRR Revealed! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/runtime-of-ajay-devgans-role-in-rrr-revealed-512589 |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> Reports claimed that [[Keerthy Suresh]] and [[Priyamani]] were approached for a role in the film,<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2018 |title=Priyamani to star in #RRR? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priyamani-to-star-in-rrr/articleshow/66919813.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2018 |title=Keerthy Suresh in talks to star in SS Rajamouli's '#RRR' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/keerthy-suresh-in-talks-to-star-in-ss-rajamoulis-rrr/articleshow/64778728.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> before [[Shriya Saran]] confirmed her role opposite Devgn in June 2020.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 June 2020 |title=Shriya Saran confirms her presence in Rajamouli's RRR. Likely to play Ajay Devgn's wife |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shriya-saran-confirms-her-presence-in-rajamoulis-rrr-likely-to-play-ajay-devgns-wife/articleshow/76255769.cms |access-date=18 March 2021}}</ref> [[Rahul Ramakrishna]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=Talented comedian postpones his marriage for films – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/talented-comedian-postpones-his-marriage-for-films/articleshow/67055186.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]]<ref name="telugu.samayam.com">{{Cite news |date=30 January 2020 |title=RRR: "తారక్‌ను మూడు గెటప్స్‌లో చూశాను, ఫ్యాన్స్‌కి పండగే" |trans-title=RRR: "Saw Tarak in three getups, a festival for fans" |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/chatrapathi-sekhar-reveals-interesting-facts-about-jr-ntr-role-in-rrr/articleshow/73755128.cms |access-date=21 August 2020 |website=Samayam Telugu |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |language=te}}</ref> and [[Rajeev Kanakala]] are cast in other supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=25 March 2022 |title=RRR: Junior NTR Pens A Gratitude Note As Fans Are Showing Off Unconditional Love |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-junior-ntr-pens-a-gratitude-note-as-fans-are-showing-off-unconditional-love-735052 |access-date=8 June 2022 |newspaper=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>

In June 2020, Bhatt was trolled by the netizens following the [[death of Sushant Singh Rajput]], where she was accused of nepotism. A few fans also called to replace Bhatt in ''RRR''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=K. Naresh |date=22 June 2020 |title=Have Alia Bhatt's tweets on Sushant affected Rajamouli's RRR? |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/have-alia-bhatts-tweets-on-sushant-affected-rajamoulis-rrr-629341 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Poonacha |first=Sahitya P. |date=26 June 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt will not be leaving SS Rajamouli's RRR; rumours shut down |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/alia-bhatt-will-not-be-leaving-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-rumours-shut-down-823266 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=International Business Times |language=en}}</ref> However, Bhatt denied the news of her leaving the film and being replaced by [[Priyanka Chopra]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2020|title="Not true," says Alia Bhatt about Priyanka Chopra replacing her in RRR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/not-true-says-alia-bhatt-priyanka-chopra-replacing-rrr/|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and joined the sets in December 2020.<ref name=":13" /> She learnt to speak [[Telugu language|Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt opens up about shooting in Telugu for 'RRR', reveals she was speaking her lines in her sleep |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/alia-bhatt-opens-up-about-shooting-in-telugu-for-rrr-reveals-she-was-speaking-her-lines-in-her-sleep/articleshow/79935410.cms |access-date=4 January 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=During the lockdown, I learned to speak Telugu over Zoom calls: Alia Bhatt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/during-the-lockdown-i-learned-to-speak-telugu-over-zoom-calls-alia-bhatt/articleshow/88235016.cms |access-date=4 January 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Design ===
Sabu Cyril served as the [[production designer]] for ''RRR''.<ref name=":7" /> Prior to starting the first shooting schedule, the team had constructed a set at an aluminium factory located in [[Hyderabad]], for filming an action sequence.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15" /> A [[Manduva Logili|manduva house]] was constructed for the film actors and technicians.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news |title=Lavish 'Manduva' House for Rajamouli & Co on the sets of RRR – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lavish-manduva-house-for-rajamouli-co-on-the-sets-of-rrr/articleshow/66603764.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The first schedule of the film's shooting was held at the Aluminium factory set for nearly 20 days.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|date=11 December 2018|title=First schedule of SS Rajamouli's multi-starrer 'RRR' wrapped up|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-schedule-ss-rajamouli-s-multi-starrer-rrr-wrapped-93193|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> In June 2020, it was reported that {{INRConvert|18|c|year=2020|mode=historical}} was spent for a set replicating an entire village in [[Gandipet]], where the team planned to film the sequences in this location post-[[COVID-19 lockdowns|COVID-19 lockdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2020 |title=Rs 18 crore! Is that the whopping amount spent on new set of SS Rajamouli's RRR in Hyderabad? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/rs-18-crore-is-that-the-whopping-amount-spent-on-new-set-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-hyderabad/600934 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |language=en}}</ref> A set resembling the 20th-century [[Delhi]] was recreated at the [[Ramoji Film City]],<ref name=":13">{{Cite news|date=7 December 2020|title=Alia Bhatt joins SS Rajamouli's RRR shoot in Hyderabad|work=Mumbai Mirror|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/photos-alia-bhatt-joins-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-shoot-in-hyderabad/articleshow/79605140.cms|access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref> where the team had undergone an extensive action schedule for 50 days, which involved night shoots.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=30 November 2020|title='RRR' team wraps up major action sequence in 50-day long schedule|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-team-wraps-major-action-sequence-50-day-long-schedule-138710|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Another huge set was constructed by the art direction crew for a song shoot featuring Charan and Bhatt.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2021 |title=''RRR'' team to shoot a song features Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt this weekend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-shoot-a-song-features-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-this-weekend/articleshow/81392121.cms |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The promotional [[music video]] for the film titled "Dosti" was filmed in July 2021, at a specially constructed set at the [[Annapurna Studios]] designed by Sabu Cyril and photographed by Dinesh Krishnan.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dosti Music Video (Telugu) - RRR - HemaChandra, MM Keeravaani {{!}} NTR, Ram Charan {{!}} SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT_EIo89cc |language=en |access-date=24 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=RRR: Anirudh Ravichander and MM Keeravani have a music session for Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/rrr-anirudh-ravichander-and-mm-keeravani-have-a-music-session-for-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/84748088.cms|access-date=28 July 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR special promo song goes on floors in Hyderabad|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/21/rrr-special-promo-song-goes-on-floors-in-hyderabad-25613.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref>

=== Principal photography ===
The film's launch event with a ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]]'' ceremony was held on 11 November 2018, which saw the attendance of noted personalities from the [[Telugu film industry]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabbeta |first=Ranjith Kumar |date=11 November 2018 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR launched in Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-launched-in-hyderabad-5441413/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> including [[Prabhas]] and [[Rana Daggubati]], who had worked with Rajamouli in the [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'' franchise]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=11 November 2018 |title=RRR: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati And Others Attend S Rajamouli's Film Launch |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-prabhas-rana-daggubati-and-others-attend-s-rajamoulis-film-launch-1945676 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2018|title=Prabhas surprises SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR at RRR launch. See pics|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prabhas-surprises-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-at-rrr-launch-see-pics/story-dYW1daVqxqJCXQtvf7cq7I.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] of the film commenced on 19 November 2018 in Hyderabad at a specially erected set at an Aluminium factory in the location.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite web|date=19 November 2018|title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan'S RRR goes on the floors|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-starts-rolling-5453190/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be shot on [[Arri Alexa]] LF and Arri Signature Prime lens.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajamouli introduces new technology in his next|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jan/23/rajamouli-introduces-new-technology-in-his-next-9750.html|access-date=9 December 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> Senthil Kumar told ''[[American Cinematographer]]'' that, he "avoided the use of overt stylization such as extreme color palettes and unrealistic camera moves, in favor of a more classical cinematographic approach".<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Marcks |first=Iain |date=31 October 2022 |title=Shooting Stars for RRR - The American Society of Cinematographers |url=https://ascmag.com/articles/shooting-stars-for-rrr |access-date=6 November 2022 |website=[[American Cinematographer]]}}</ref> The filming schedule was completed on 6 December 2018.<ref name="DC">{{cite news |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=8 December 2018 |title=Rajamouli completes first shooting schedule for RRR |publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/081218/rajamouli-completes-first-shooting-schedule-for-rrr.html |access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref> The team took a brief break before commencing the film's second schedule on 21 January 2019 at [[Ramoji Film City]] in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2019 |title=#RRR': The second schedule of the SS Rajamouli's film starts today in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-the-second-schedule-of-the-ss-rajamoulis-film-starts-today-in-hyderabad/articleshow/67622447.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> An action sequence consisting of 1000 artists was filmed during February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2019 |title=RRR Buzz: 1000 fighters roped in for Ram Charan's action sequence? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-1000-fighters-roped-in-for-ram-charans-action-sequence/articleshow/67897755.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> An extensive schedule was filmed in [[Vadodara]] for 10 days in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR': SS Rajamouli's next to be shot in Maharashtra and Gujarat – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-next-to-be-shot-in-maharashtra-and-gujarat/articleshow/68689047.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Few scenes were also shot at [[Siddhpur]], [[Gujarat]].<ref name=":23" /> Another schedule was planned in [[Pune, Maharashtra]], however, it was called off following Charan's injury on the sets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 April 2019|title=Ram Charan's injury stalls RRR shoot in Pune|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ram-charan-injury-leads-to-cancellation-of-rrr-shooting-in-pune-5656893/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Rama Rao too faced a minor injury on the sets,<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 April 2019|title=After Ram Charan, Jr NTR gets injured on the sets of RRR?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-ram-charan-jr-ntr-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-rrr-1509119-2019-04-24|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> resulting the team to take a break during the schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2019 |title=Wow! Epic action-sequence for Rajamouli's RRR will cost a whopping Rs 45 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/wow-epic-action-sequence-for-rajamoulis-rrr-will-cost-a-whopping-rs-45-crore/articleshow/69691034.cms |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Ram Charan's introduction scene was reportedly shot for 32 days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 June 2022 |title=Can you guess how many days it took to shoot Ram Charan's opening scene in 'RRR'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/can-you-guess-how-many-days-it-took-to-shoot-ram-charans-opening-scene-in-rrr-watch-this-bts-video/articleshow/92020274.cms |access-date=6 June 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
[[File:Araku Valley coffee plantations.jpg|thumb|250x250px|[[Araku Valley]], where parts of the film were shot, including the opening scenes<ref name="araku"/>|left]]
After their recovery, an action sequence featuring Charan, Rama Rao and 2000 junior artists was shot, reportedly at a cost more than {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Deepali |date=7 June 2019 |title=Rs 45-crore action sequence for SS Rajamouli's RRR! Details out |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rs-45-crore-action-sequence-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-details-out-2757982 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en}}</ref> Introductory sequences of Rama Rao and Charan costed the production upwards of {{INRConvert|40|c}}, a sum considered higher than the total budget of many small Indian films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2019 |title=S.S. Rajamouli to have one of the biggest opening scenes for Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer 'RRR' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/s-s-rajamouli-to-have-one-of-the-biggest-opening-scenes-for-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr/articleshow/70110825.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In August 2019, the production headed to [[Bulgaria]] to film the second schedule where the crew shot crucial scenes featuring Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2019 |title=RRR: Bulgaria schedule of SS Rajamouli's film begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-bulgaria-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-film-begins/articleshow/70854009.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The shoot was stalled during October 2019 as Rajamouli had to attend a screening of ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015) at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2019 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR shoot put on hold |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-and-ram-charans-rrr-shoot-put-on-hold/articleshow/71633218.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2019, a song featuring Rama Rao and Charan was filmed at the [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2019 |title=RRR buzz: Ram Charan and Junior NTR to shake their leg for a special folk song? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-ram-charan-and-junior-ntr-to-shake-their-leg-for-a-special-folk-song/articleshow/72040875.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The film's official social media handle tweeted that 70% of the film's shoot had been wrapped as of November.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2019 |title=RRR massive update! 70% shoot wrapped up; antagonists and replacement for Daisy Edgar Jones to be announced |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-massive-update-70-shoot-wrapped-up-antagonists-and-replacement-for-daisy-edgar-jones-to-be-announced/articleshow/72128944.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Rama Rao headed to the Modakondamma Temple forest area in the [[Paderu]]–[[Araku Valley|Araku]] road to film for five days in December 2019.<ref name="araku">{{Cite web |date=10 December 2019 |title=RRR UPDATE! 'Komaram Bheem' Junior NTR heads to Vizag for shoot; gets papped at airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-komaram-bheem-junior-ntr-heads-to-vizag-for-shoot-gets-papped-at-airport/articleshow/72452129.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":16" /> In January 2020, Charan began a week-long night shoot in the [[Vikarabad]] forest region.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=9 January 2020 |title=RRR Update! Ram Charan's night shoots in Vikarabad forests? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-ram-charans-night-shoots-in-vikarabad-forests/articleshow/73172874.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Ajay Devgn]] joined the film's shooting schedule on 21 January 2020 and wrapped his portions during February.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aaglave |first=Ganesh |date=31 January 2020 |title=Ajay Devgn snapped at Hyderabad airport as he wraps up SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/specials-ajay-devgn-snapped-at-hyderabad-airport-as-he-wraps-up-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-1562029/ |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-ajay-devgn-begins-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-co-starring-alia-bhatt-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-2167300|title=RRR: Ajay Devgn Begins Shooting For SS Rajamouli's Film, Co-Starring Alia Bhatt, Ram Charan And Jr NTR|date=21 January 2020|work=NDTV |access-date=26 May 2020}}</ref> The film was halted due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 October 2020|title=S.S. Rajamouli resumes shoot of long-delayed 'RRR' in Hyderabad|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/s-s-rajamouli-resumes-shoot-of-long-delayed-rrr-in-hyderabad-11601978953614.html|access-date=11 July 2021|website=mint|language=en}}</ref> After the governments of [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Government of Telangana|Telangana]] granted permission to resume film shooting during June 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli can't wait to be back on RRR sets: Shares a throwback photo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-cant-wait-to-be-back-on-rrr-sets-shares-a-throwback-photo/articleshow/76297875.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> a 2-day trial shoot was planned, but it was halted following the spike in COVID-19 cases in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2020 |title=RRR Trial Shoot cancelled due to sudden spike in COVID-19 cases? Deets Inside! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trial-shoot-cancelled-due-to-sudden-spike-in-covid-19-cases-deets-inside/articleshow/76441288.cms |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The filming was resumed in early October 2020 following the ease of the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]],<ref name=":17">{{Cite news|date=5 October 2020|title=SS Rajamouli resumes shooting for RRR|work=[[Cinema Express]]|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/05/ss-rajamouli-resumes-shooting-for-rrr-20607.html|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> and Rajamouli shot for the promotional teaser for the film, titled "Ramaraju for Bheem", during this schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title=Ramaraju For Bheem teaser for RRR: Jr NTR introduced as Komaram Bheem by Ram Charan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ramaraju-for-bheem-teaser-for-rrr-jr-ntr-introduced-as-komaram-bheem-by-ram-charan/articleshow/78802519.cms |access-date=6 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Abiding to [[Social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic|social restrictions]] related to the pandemic, the production unit was accommodated in a hotel in [[Madhapur]] and were barred from coming into contact with outsiders not belonging to the production.<ref name=":17" />

In late-October, the team canned night shoots for the film and stills were revealed by the official social media handles for the film under the tagline ''#RRRDiaries''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2020 |title=RRR update: Night shooting for SS Rajamouli's Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer progressing at brisk pace |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-night-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-progressing-at-brisk-pace/articleshow/78899675.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2020 |title=RRR: SS Rajamouli's Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer shoot glimpse |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-shoot-glimpse/articleshow/79103758.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The action sequences, which took place for 50 days, were completed by the end of November 2020.<ref name=":9" /> The production then moved to [[Mahabaleshwar]] to film a very brief schedule in early December 2020<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2020 |title=RRR shoot shifted to Mahabaleshwar |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-shoot-shifted-to-mahabaleshwar-659898 |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2020 |title=Spotted: Jr NTR returns back to Hyderabad after shooting for RRR in Mahabaleshwar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-jr-ntr-returns-back-to-hyderabad-after-shooting-for-rrr-in-mahabaleshwar/articleshow/79559739.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The production then moved to Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad for further filming.<ref name=":18" /><ref name=":19" /> [[Alia Bhatt]] began filming her portions in Hyderabad in December 2020, during which key scenes involving her were shot.<ref name="pp:indtod">{{cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|date=6 December 2020|title=Alia Bhatt finally joins team RRR for shooting in Hyderabad. See stunning pic|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/alia-bhatt-finally-begins-shooting-for-rrr-see-stunning-pic-1747113-2020-12-06|access-date=6 December 2020}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite news |date=19 January 2021 |title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR commence climax shoot for SS Rajamouli's RRR |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-commence-climax-shoot-for-ss-rajamoulis-rrr/articleshow/80349348.cms |access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref> The filming of the [[Climax (narrative)|climax]] scenes began in January 2021.<ref name=":18" /> Action director Nick Powell choreographed few climax war-sequences in March 2021.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |date=3 March 2021 |title=Hollywood action choreographer Nick Powell joins the sets for RRR climax |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hollywood-action-choreographer-nick-powell-joins-the-sets-for-rrr-climax/articleshow/81305569.cms |access-date=3 June 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> A special song shoot featuring Charan and Bhatt was held during the same month.<ref name=":10" /> Though the filming was halted again due to the second wave of COVID-19,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' release delayed again due to pandemic? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-release-delayed-again-due-to-pandemic/articleshow/82629306.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> it was resumed in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|title=RRR update: Ram Charan resumes shooting for SS Rajamouli's film post-lockdown – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-ram-charan-resumes-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-post-lockdown/articleshow/83710788.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In June 2021, the makers announced that except for two songs, the filming was completed and Charan and Rama Rao had completed their dubbing work in two languages,<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 June 2021|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR shoot 'moving at rapid pace', only 2 songs left to shoot|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-movie-ss-rajamouli-wraps-entire-shooting-portion-except-for-two-songs-7380880/|access-date=11 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> and had completed the talkie portions for the film.<ref>{{Cite news|title=#BigUpdate: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' talkie portion completed – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bigupdate-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-talkie-portion-completed/articleshow/83949795.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Маріїнський палац в Києві .jpg|thumb|right|The "Naatu Naatu" song was filmed at the [[Mariinskyi Palace]] in capital [[Kyiv]] of Ukraine.]]
In August 2021, the final schedule of the film took place in [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR head back to Hyderabad after wrapping up RRR Ukraine schedule|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-head-back-to-hyderabad-after-wrapping-up-rrr-ukraine-schedule-see-pics-1842703-|date=19 August 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> The song "[[Naatu Naatu]]" was shot during the schedule at [[Mariinskyi Palace]], [[Kyiv]], which is the ceremonial residential palace of [[President of Ukraine]], filming took place some months before [[Russia invaded Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2021|title=Jr NTR on how 'Naatu Naatu' challenged him, Ram Charan – Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jr-ntr-on-how-naatu-naatu-challenged-him-ram-charan-telugu-news-301689|access-date=4 January 2022|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref name=":21" /> Barring a few shots, the entire shoot was completed on 26 August 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR wraps filming |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-wraps-filming-of-magnum-opus-rrr-7472126/ |website=The Indian Express |date=26 August 2021}}</ref> In an article published in March 2022, by [[Network18 Group|''News18'']], it was reported that at least 3000 technicians have worked on ''RRR'', while nine co-directors also contributed to the film. It took over 300 days to complete the shooting of the film. About 75 days had been allotted to film the action sequences, and 40 fighters from other countries took part in the film. At least 2500 crew people were also hired from London. Overseas locations including [[Netherlands]] was also used for shooting some important sequences.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 March 2022 |title=3000 Technicians to 300 Days of Shooting, What Went Into the Making of RRR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/3000-technicians-to-300-days-of-shooting-what-went-into-the-making-of-rrr-4907399.html |access-date=19 April 2022 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

''RRR'' began with a budget of between {{INRConvert|350|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} and {{INRConvert|400|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 March 2019 |title=RRR budget revealed. The amount of Jr NTR and Ram Charan film will blow your mind |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-budget-revealed-the-amount-of-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-film-will-blow-your-mind-1477860-2019-03-14 |access-date=8 May 2019 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> However, the budget was overrun by around {{INRConvert|150|c}} due to the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhopatkar |first=Tejashree |date=30 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli: My family members are ruthless critics; they show no mercy in ripping apart my films if they don't like anything |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-my-family-members-are-ruthless-critics-they-show-no-mercy-in-ripping-apart-my-films-if-they-dont-like-anything/articleshow/88572528.cms |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |quote=Yes, it has increased. When we are spending hundreds of crores and when the whole world stops for the pandemic, the interest rates won't stop, they keep continuing. So the budgets increase. Because when the film is for three years, the cost of production will increase, the material will increase from year to year. So the budget has increased but that's fine!. And yes, the budget has exceeded 'Baahubali'.}}</ref> with the film's final budget estimated to be {{INRConvert|550|c}},<ref name="b1">{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=RRR: జక్కన్న భారీ ప్లాన్.. ప్రమోషన్స్ కే రూ.20 కోట్లు! |trans-title=Jakkanna's grand plan..1000 crore target .. Rs 20 crore for promotions only! |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |language=te}}</ref><ref name="b2">{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=RRR Budget {{!}} అంత భారీ బడ్జెట్ తో RRR సినిమాను తెరకెక్కించారా? |trans-title=Was RRR movie made on such a huge budget? |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/producer-danayya-spent-huge-budget-for-rrr-movie-494880 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te}}</ref> thus making ''RRR'' the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian film]] at the time of its release.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Nonika |title=It's 'Roaring' for attention |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/its-roaring-for-attention-380732 |website=[[Tribune India]] |date=25 March 2022 |quote=the most expensive Indian film (its budget of Rs 550 crore far exceeds Rajamouli's previous magnum opus Baahubali)}}</ref> In March 2022, according to the producer's application to the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] for ticket price hikes, the film's budget was {{INRConvert|336|c}} excluding the [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|Goods and Services Tax]] and the remunerations of the director and star cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR made on budget of ₹336 crore, amount excludes Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt's salaries |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-made-on-budget-of-rs-336-crore-amount-excludes-ram-charan-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-s-salaries-101647598074069.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
[[Post-production]] of the film began simultaneously with the wrapping-up and continuation of film production. The dubbing process began during April 2020, with Rama Rao and Charan dubbing their portions for the film from their homes, and thus being the first persons to do so.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2020 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan begin dubbing for SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' from home: Report |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-jr-ntr-ram-charan-begin-dubbing-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-from-home-report-2820987 |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR Buzz: Ram Charan and NTR kick-off dubbing formalities at home? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-ram-charan-and-ntr-kick-off-dubbing-formalities-at-home/articleshow/75136122.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Both actors gave voiceovers for each other's introduction teasers.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ram Charan's voiceover turns out to be the biggest highlight of RRR Hindi teaser |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charans-voiceover-turns-out-to-be-the-biggest-highlight-of-rrr-hindi-teaser/articleshow/78825571.cms |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2020 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan begin dubbing for SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-ram-charan-begin-dubbing-for-ss-rajamouli-s-magnum-opus-rrr/story-ba38GGFhljhICuGKclAxGK.html |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In June 2021, the film producers reported that both actors had completed dubbing for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR nears completion as Jr NTR, Ram Charan finish dubbing in two languages-Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-nears-completion-as-jr-ntr-ram-charan-finish-dubbing-in-two-languages-9763101.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> On 26 August 2021, after filming was completed, the film entered into an extensive post-production phase.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR shoot wrapped, post-production work is on! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rrr-shoot-wrapped-post-production-work-is-on-news-tamil-vi0knNdhbchab.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826143010/https://www.sify.com/movies/rrr-shoot-wrapped-post-production-work-is-on-news-tamil-vi0knNdhbchab.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> With three years already invested in the film, Rajamouli's decision to spend less time in [[post-production]] compared to his other films was due to future commitments, rising production costs, and filming postponements caused by COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Will His Decision Cost RRR? |url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/will-his-decision-cost-rrr/ |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=mirchi9.com |date=12 July 2021}}</ref> The dubbing works were completed by late October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2021 |title=Dubbing of SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' in Full Swing; Film to Premiere in Multiple Languages |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dubbing-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-full-swing-film-to-premiere-in-multiple-languages-4311101.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Both Rama Rao and Charan dubbed their lines for four languages, namely Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2021 |title=RRR: Among 4 Languages My Dubbing is Best in Kannada as per SS Rajamouli: Ram Charan |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rrr-among-4-languages-my-dubbing-best-kannada-per-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-843588 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>

[[V. Srinivas Mohan]] is the [[visual effects supervisor]] of the film, along with [[Framestore]] and the [[Moving Picture Company]] (MPC), the film's principal visual effects studio.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2020 |title=All we know about SS Rajamouli's VFX-heavy project 'RRR' so far |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/know-ss-rajamoulis-vfx-heavy-project-rrr-far/ |access-date=2 June 2021 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US}}</ref> Alzahra VFX, [[Ajay Devgn FFilms|NY VFXWaala]], Redefine, Knack Studios, [[Makuta VFX]], [[Digital Domain]], [[Rhythm and Hues Studios]], [[Method Studios]], [[Rodeo FX]], Technicolor VFX, [[Legend3D]], [[The Third Floor, Inc]], Clear Angle Studios, Halon Entertainment, 4DMax, and [[Cinesite]], among others, are responsible for some of the other visual effects in the film. In an interview, Mohan discussed the utilization of [[Previsualization|pre-visualization]], [[LiDAR scanning|lidar scanning]], and [[Light stage|light stage technology]] in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2020 |title=The teaser of SS Rajamouli's upcoming VFX-rich actioner 'RRR' is out, here's what we know so far |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/vfx/ram-charan-shares-a-teaser-of-the-upcoming-vfx-rich-rrr/ |access-date=2 June 2021 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US}}</ref> Extensive visual effects work took place for more than six months during the post-production process.<ref name=":6" /> The finishing work for ''RRR'' was performed at ANR Sound & Vision at [[Annapurna Studios]], by colorist BVR Shivakumar.<ref name=":23" />

The final copy of the film was ready by late November 2021, and was submitted to the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) that month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR Movie Censor Report: సెన్సార్ పూర్తి చేసుకున్న 'ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్'.. మూవీ రన్ టైమ్ ఎంతంటే? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/rrr-movie-has-completed-censor-formalities-rrr-movie-running-time-is-3-hours-6-minutes-50870 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref> On 9 December 2021, the film received a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]], with a finalized runtime of 187 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR: Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan, Jr NTR Starrer's Gets THIS Certificate |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/rrr-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrers-gets-this-certificate-from-censor-officials-deets-inside |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=ZEE5 |language=en}}</ref>

== Themes and influences ==
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According to Rajamouli, ''RRR'' is about an "imaginary friendship between two superheroes".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varma |first=Lipika |date=29 October 2021 |title=RRR is about an imaginary friendship between two superheroes: Rajamouli |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/291021/rrr-is-about-an-imaginary-friendship-between-two-superheroes-rajamoul.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> He has said that the [[Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014|bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh]], his home state, also had an impact in the conception of the film. "I had this thought that Komaram Bheem is from the Telangana region and Alluri Sitarama Raju is from the Andhra region. So, if I can bring those two heroes together, it's my way of saying we are one, we are not separate," Rajamouli told [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']] following the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=1 April 2022 |title=Indian Hitmaker S.S. Rajamouli Unpacks 'RRR' Success, Sets Mahesh Babu Project (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-ntr-jr-1235219717/ |website=Variety}}</ref>

In a press meet, Rajamouli revealed that the film is inspired by [[Quentin Tarantino|Quentin Tarantino's]] ''[[Inglourious Basterds]]'' (2009). After watching it he felt, "[If] we are making a fictional story, we don't need to stick to historical accuracies."<ref name=":24" /> He cited, "''Inglourious Basterds'' is one of the biggest inspirations when it comes to my films, specifically ''RRR''. I was shell shocked when [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] dies in the film, and how the film brings it off as a big surprise."<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2021 |title=RRR will be stronger than Baahubali in terms of its emotions - SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/rrr-will-be-stronger-than-baahubali-in-terms-of-its-emotions-ss-rajamouli/ |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Only Kollywood |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivas |first=Siddarth |title=RRR Chennai Press Meet - Rajamouli |url=https://twitter.com/sidhuwrites/status/1469337104912060420 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> The core idea to make this film came in Rajamouli's mind from ''[[The Motorcycle Diaries (film)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]'' (2004). He said, "The inspiration for ''RRR'' came from ''The Motorcycle Diaries''. I was fascinated by how a character named [[Che Guevara|Che]] transforms into a revolutionary called Guevara and have structured the characters of my protagonists around a common point, on similar lines".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title=''RRR'' is fictitious story based on two greatest freedom fighters: SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |url-status=live |website=The Indian express}}</ref>

[[Countercurrents.org|Countercurrents.org's]] T. Navin notes, <blockquote>"The friendship which develops between Ram and Bheem (as Akhtar) while attempting to rescue a child is one of human brotherhood. People cutting across all religions and regions are shown participating in their common fight against the Britishers. The film builds idea of love between religions, camaraderie of the struggling people and promotes the idea of inclusion."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navin |first=T |date=31 March 2022 |title=Why RRR Is Not A Hindutva Propagating Film {{!}} Countercurrents.org |url=https://countercurrents.org/2022/03/why-rrr-is-not-a-hindutva-propagating-film/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref></blockquote> Some viewers in India and the Western world viewed their relationship through a queer lens, arguing that they were a [[Queer coding|queer coded]] romantic couple on social media; however, others responded with critical and homophobic comments, claiming that Westerners assigning such readings had misinterpreted Indian culture and male friendships.<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR labeled as a gay classic by Western audiences, Ram Gopal Varma reacts |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-labeled-as-a-gay-classic-by-western-audiences-ram-gopal-varma-reacts-54304.html |access-date=6 October 2022 |website=Filmfare.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=6 October 2022|title=Explained: The Homoerotic undertones in Rajamouli's RRR and outrage over Resul Pookutty's comment|url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/explained-the-homoerotic-undertones-in-rajamoulis-rrr-and-outrage-over-resul-pookuttys-comment-10875691.html|date=6 July 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Rajamouli reiterated that it was just a friendship, and how one should be unapologetic about showing men's friendship on screen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ss-rajamouli-on-political-correctness-in-films-8296566/|title=SS Rajamouli on political correctness in films: 'I can't be continuously worried about what people are going to say'|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=29 November 2022 |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref> American filmmaker [[Russo Brothers|Joe Russo]] similarly found it to be "a really powerful story about brotherhood".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo-news-211395|title='RRR' Great Movie With Powerful Story, Visuals: Joe Russo|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|access-date=23 July 2022}}</ref>

''RRR'' borrows from India's two major [[Hindu mythology|Hindu mythological]] epics — ''[[Ramayana]]'' and ''[[Mahabharata]]''. The two protagonists of the film, [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who are based on real-life personalities, are also modelled after their namesakes from the Hindu mythology. Rama Raju shares the qualities of supple and skilled [[Rama]] of ''Ramayana'' while Komaram Bheem is equivalent to muscular and immovable [[Bhima]] of ''Mahabharata''. Like Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem, Rama and Bhima never met in mythology. The abduction of Sita, which is the central theme of ''Ramayana'' plays out in reverse in ''RRR,'' with Rama Raju being captured following a series of events. Komaram Bheem (who is also modeled after [[Hanuman]]), carries a message from Sita, and saves Rama Raju.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=Mythological themes of SS Rajamouli's RRR: How Jr NTR, Ram Charan film borrows from Ramayan, Mahabharat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mythological-themes-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ramayan-mahabharat-7835946/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

''[[The Indian Express]]''{{'s}} Manoj Kumar wrote that unlike other Rajamouli's films, ''RRR'' addresses worldly matters such as "[[racism]], shared history of freedom struggle among different communities and the need for interfaith brotherhood."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar R |first=Manoj |date=29 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR is a hat tip to diversity, thumbs down to hate |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-is-a-hat-tip-to-diversity-thumbs-down-to-hate-7836698/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> An article was published by ''[[The Times of India]]'' in April 2022 writing about how [[pan-Indian film]]s such as ''RRR'' are promoting violence. Speaking about the issue, writer [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] told that ''RRR'' showcased action as per the story and era it takes place in, not violence.<ref>{{Cite news |title=#BigStory: Are pan-India films promoting too much violence? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kgf-rrr-pushpa-are-pan-india-films-promoting-too-much-violence-bigstory/articleshow/91005138.cms |access-date=5 May 2022 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

[[Kaveree Bamzai]] of [[Open (Indian magazine)|''Open'']] magazine writes this about Bheem's attack on the governor's palace, <blockquote>"The animals, ranging from tigers to stags, run riot, tearing the enemy to bits. It is both a metaphor and a statement. A metaphor for the weaponisation of the Earth, a foreshadowing of climate change, and a statement on the tribal way of life in which the human apologises to the beast for taking advantage of it."</blockquote> She noted that the film's layered storytelling emphasising the two conflicting ways in which Ram and Bheem fight for India's freedom is a theme that is appropriate to revisit in the nation's [[75th Year of Independence Day of India|75th year]] post-independence. She also notes, <blockquote>"The fight against the British is shown to be as plural as the actual freedom struggle was. Bheem, in fact, spends much of the movie disguised as a Muslim mechanic, Akhtar, and is given shelter by a family in Delhi. There is no pandering to the establishment in the movie, a hallmark of most movies emerging out of [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] currently."<ref name="openmag" /></blockquote>

Katie Rife of [[Polygon (website)|''Polygon'']] in her review of the film, felt that — betrayal, loyalty and legacy are the major themes of the film. Also, she opined that "''RRR'' is relatively light on music and romance, devoting much of its screen time to visual spectacle, gonzo action, and patriotic zeal. The dynamic between Bheem and Raju has shades of the macho bromance of [[John Woo]]'s 1980s movies, until the film transforms into a superhero team-up".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=25 March 2022 |title=The Indian action epic RRR finds the universal thrills in revolution |url=https://www.polygon.com/22996870/rrr-review-rise-roar-revolt |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Times Internet|''MensXP'']] in their article praising Rajamouli, opined that strong representation of [[hero]]ism in the film was one of the key reasons for the film's success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2022 |title=With 'RRR' Blockbuster Success, 5 Things Every Filmmaker Should Learn From SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/news/104881-things-to-learn-from-ss-rajamouli-after-rrr-blockbuster-success.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=www.mensxp.com |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|RRR (soundtrack)}}
Rajamouli's older cousin and regular collaborator [[M. M. Keeravani]] composed the [[film score|score]] and the [[soundtrack]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2019|first=Kirubhakar|last=Purushothaman|title=RRR: Story, budget, full cast and all you need to know about SS Rajamouli film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-budget-to-new-cast-members-here-s-everything-about-ss-rajamouli-s-period-film-1478009-2019-03-14|access-date=3 June 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The audio rights of the film were purchased for {{INRConvert|25|c}}, by [[Lahari Music]] and [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], which was a record price for a South Indian album.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 July 2021|title=T-Series and Lahari Music acquire RRR music rights|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/t-series-and-lahari-music-acquire-rrr-music-rights-1833063-2021-07-27|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Lahari Music distributed the soundtrack in all of the South Indian languages, whereas the Hindi soundtrack is marketed by T-Series.<ref>{{Cite news|title=T-series acquires music rights for SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' starring Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/t-series-acquires-music-rights-for-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn/articleshow/84761838.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The soundtrack consists of seven original songs composed by Keeravani, namely, "Dosti" ({{Translation|Frendship}}), "[[Naatu Naatu]]" ({{Translation|Dance Dance}}) "Janani" ({{Translation|Mother}}), "Komuram Bheemudo", "Raamam Raaghavam", "Etthara Jenda", and "Komma Uyyala". Lyrics are written by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]], [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], Keeravaani, [[Suddala Ashok Teja]], [[Siva Shakthi Datta|K. Siva Dutta]], and [[Ramajogayya Sastry]].<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR Music Review |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rrr-songs-review-hindi-movie-22964 |website=Indiaglitz |date=26 November 2021}}</ref> "Naatu Naatu" won [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] at the [[95th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/hollywood/congratulations-to-rrrs-naatu-naatu-for-winning-best-original-song-at-the-oscars-latest-tweet-by-rotten-tomatoes-4939645.html |title=RRR at Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu' Wins Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards!| date=13 March 2023 |work=Latestly |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
[[File:SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, N.T.Rama Rao Jr. At The RRR Press Meet in Chennai.jpg|thumb|Left to right: Rajamouli, Charan, Bhatt, Rama Rao and Danayya at the trailer launch event of the film's Tamil version in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].]]
The filmmakers invited fans to enter a naming contest by submitting their suggestions for the title of ''RRR'' in various languages.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 May 2019|title=Title Contest For RRR – Golden Opportunity For The Fans |url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2019/05/01/title-contest-for-rrr-golden-opportunity-for-the-fans|work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi Post]]|access-date=22 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 March 2020|title=Title of Rajamouli's 'RRR' announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/title-rajamoulis-rrr-announced-121084|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> On 25 March 2020, the titles for ''RRR'' in various versions were revealed: {{transliteration|te|ISO|Raudraṁ Raṇaṁ Rudhiraṁ}} in Telugu,<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 March 2020|title=RRR poster: SS Rajamouli's next titled Roudram Ranam Rudhiram, unites Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn. Watch video|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/rrr-poster-ss-rajamouli-s-next-titled-roudram-ranam-rudhiram-unites-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ajay-devgn-watch-video/story-o66r3Z1gZUDF4Pl1m50FBN.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> {{transliteration|ta|ISO|Rattam Raṇam Rauttiram}} in Tamil,<ref>{{Cite news|title='Ratham Ranam Rowthiram': Jr NTR reveals the role of Ram Charan in the film – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ratham-ranam-rowthiram-jr-ntr-reveals-the-role-of-ram-charan-in-the-film/articleshow/74847909.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> {{transliteration|kn|ISO|Raudra Raṇa Rudhira}} in Kannada, {{transliteration|ml|ISO|Rudhiram Raṇam Raudhram}} in Malayalam (all of which translate to 'Rage, War, Blood') and ''Rise Roar Revolt'' in Hindi version.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Baahubali' filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next titled 'Rise Roar Revolt'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/mar/25/baahubali-filmmaker-ss-rajamoulis-next-titled-rise-roar-revolt-2121417.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

The official social media handle for the film was launched during the film's announcement.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 July 2021|first1=Janani|last1= K.|title=SS Rajamouli thanks RRR team and audience as making video trends on social media|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-thanks-rrr-team-and-audience-as-making-video-trends-on-social-media-1828972-2021-07-16|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=15 January 2021|title=Waiting for RRR promotions? Read this – Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/waiting-for-rrr-promotions-read-this-telugu-news-278243|access-date=10 August 2021|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> During the second wave of COVID-19, the movie crew converted the official handle into a COVID-19 helpline offering information regarding the availability of emergency services in Telugu-speaking states as well as safety tips.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR movie's Twitter handle turns Covid helpline|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/apr/30/rrr-movies-twitter-handle-turns-covid-helpline-2296723.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In August 2021, the team announced that Rama Rao would manage the official [[Instagram]] handle for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 August 2021|title=RRR promotions in full swing: NTR to takeover RRRMovie Insta account|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-promotions-in-full-swing-ntr-to-takeover-rrrmovie-insta-account.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref> In October 2021, [[PVR Cinemas]] announced that more than 850 of its screens would be re-branded as "PVRRR" until the release and run of the film. That same month, Rajamouli and the PVR team unveiled the company's re-branded logo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 October 2021|title=RRR's Marketing Masterstroke! Multiplex Brand PVR's Name Changed to PVRRR for Few Months Just for SS Rajamouli's Film|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/rrrs-marketing-masterstroke-multiplex-brand-pvrs-name-changed-to-pvrrr-for-few-months-just-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-3000628.html|access-date=30 October 2021|website=LatestLY|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 October 2021|title=SS Rajamouli and PVR collaborate for a first of its kind association; PVR will now be referred to as PVRRR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-pvr-collaborate-first-kind-association-pvr-will-now-referred-pvrrr/|access-date=30 October 2021|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|language=en}}</ref> After the song "Naatu Naatu" was released in November 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2021|title=RRR song Naatu Naatu: Ram Charan, Jr NTR raise a storm. Watch|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-song-naatu-naatu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-mass-anthem-7616383/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> the hook step choreographed by [[Prem Rakshith]] and performed by Charan and Rama Rao in the music video went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR के 'Naatu Naatu' गाने का ऐसा खुमार, फ्रांस के दो शख्स का खुली सड़क पर डांस|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/french-men-groves-on-rrr-viral-song-naatu-naatu-on-street-fans-applaud-them-tmov-1372396-2021-12-13|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Aaj Tak|date=13 December 2021 |language=hi}}</ref> Many people have recreated the hook step by recording themselves dancing to the song and posting their videos on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 December 2021|title=African TikTok Sensation Kili Paul Dances To RRR Song Naatu Naatu|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/african-tiktok-sensation-kili-paul-dances-rrr-song-naatu-naatu-hope-ss-rajamouli|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref>

On 22 October 2020, a [[teaser trailer]] was released, titled "Ramaraju for Bheem", coinciding with [[Komaram Bheem]]'s 119th birth anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SS Rajamouli directorial 'RRR' lands in political trouble over teaser featuring Bheem's character as Muslim|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-directorial-rrr-lands-in-political-trouble-over-teaser-featuring-bheems-character-as-muslim-340127|access-date=30 June 2021|website=WION|language=en}}</ref> A controversy was sparked over portrayal of Bheem's character.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=Who Was Komaram Bheem and Why is SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Under Fire?|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/komaram-bheen-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-rrr-film-telengana-hindu-nationalist-gond|access-date=30 June 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=FPJ Explains: What's controversial about SS Rajamouli's portrayal of Komaram Bheem in 'RRR'?|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/fpj-explains-whats-controversial-about-ss-rajamoulis-portrayal-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr|access-date=30 June 2021|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> In the video, Rama Rao was seen wearing a skull cap, applying [[Kohl (cosmetics)|kohl]] on to his eyes and appearing dressed as a [[Muslims|Muslim]] man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 October 2020|title=The controversies around Jr NTR's character Komaram Bheem in Rajamouli's 'RRR'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/controversies-around-jr-ntrs-character-komaram-bheem-rajamoulis-rrr-136168|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Members from the tribal community of [[Adilabad]] and a few [[netizens]] have opposed this representation of an [[Adivasi]] leader from the [[Gondi people|Gond tribe]], as a Muslim man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 October 2020|title=RRR: Controversy erupts over Jr. NTR wearing a Muslim skullcap; tribal community threatens to 'dig SS Rajamouli's grave'|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rrr-controversy-erupts-over-jr-ntr-wearing-a-muslim-skullcap-tribal-community-threatens-to-dig-ss-rajamoulis-grave-1709573/|access-date=30 June 2021|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jr NTR's RRR Controversy: Komaram Bheem's grandson threatens to protest against the film; Here's why|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntrs-rrr-controversy-komaram-bheems-grandson-threatens-protest-against-film-heres-why-570531|access-date=30 June 2021|website=PINKVILLA|date=26 October 2020|language=en}}</ref> In November 2020, during a [[by-election]] campaign at [[Dubbak Assembly constituency|Dubbaka]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party, Telangana|Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s [[Telangana]] president [[Bandi Sanjay Kumar]] warned Rajamouli,<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|title=Will set fire to every theatre showing RRR: BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar warns Rajamouli|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/will-set-fire-to-every-theatre-showing-rrr-bjp-leader-warns-ss-rajamouli-6913499/|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> and threatened that his cadre will vandalize the theatres and his properties, if he intended to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' controversy: Telangana BJP Chief threatens violence if Bheem's portrayal remains unchanged|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-controversy-telangana-bjp-chief-threatens-violence-if-bheems-portrayal-remains-unchanged/articleshow/78982536.cms|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=SS Rajamouli Targeted by Telangana BJP Leaders Over Representation of Komaram Bheem in RRR: Report|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamouli-targeted-by-telangana-bjp-leaders-over-representation-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr-report-3032684.html|access-date=30 June 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Later, in an interview with ''[[Film Companion]]''{{'s}} [[Anupama Chopra]] in July 2021, writer Vijayendra Prasad clarified about the Bheem's appearance in the film, saying, "He is being [hunted] by the [[British Raj]]. So, he is trying to escape the people from British police. So, what is the best camouflage? Simple. He is playing a Muslim boy in that time so that he won't be [caught]."<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 July 2021|title=Vijayendra Prasad addresses RRR controversies, says SS Rajamouli film 'cannot be compared to Baahubali'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijayendra-prasad-on-rrr-controversy-ss-rajamouli-baahubali-7415179/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

The [[Teaser trailer|official trailer]] was initially scheduled to be released on 3 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 December 2021|first=Rishita |last=Roy Chowdhury|title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR's RRR trailer launch postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-s-rrr-trailer-launch-postponed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-1882839-2021-12-01|access-date=4 January 2022|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> but was postponed and released on 8 December 2021 in five languages, including Telugu.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title='RRR' trailer: SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece|access-date=4 January 2022|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title=RRR trailer: Jr NTR fights off tiger, promises to give up life for 'brother' Ram Charan; Alia Bhatt gets no lines. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html|access-date=4 January 2022|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Trailer launch events were held for the five versions of the film in [[Mumbai]] (Hindi),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' trailer launch event: Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt make a head-turning appearance – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trailer-launch-event-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-make-a-head-turning-appearance/articleshow/88187251.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Chennai]] (Tamil and Malayalam),<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2021|title=Team of RRR come down to Chennai for a special event today|url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/team-of-rrr-come-down-to-chennai-for-a-special-event-today/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Only Kollywood|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Bangalore]] (Kannada)<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2021|title=After stunning in red saree, Alia Bhatt opts for black ethnic look worth Rs 1.25 lakh for RRR trailer launch event in Bangalore|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/after-stunning-in-red-saree-alia-bhatt-opts-for-black-ethnic-look-worth-rs-1-25-lakh-for-rrr-trailer-launch-event-in-bangalore-article-88208621|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Zoom TV|language=en}}</ref> and Hyderabad (Telugu).<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 December 2021|title=At RRR Media Interaction in Hyderabad, Alia Bhatt Impresses Everyone With Her Telugu|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/at-rrr-media-interaction-in-hyderabad-alia-bhatt-impresses-everyone-with-her-telugu-4550828.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Reviewing the trailer, ''[[The Times of India]]'' cited it as "Goosebumps overloaded".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' trailer review: Goosebumps overloaded |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-trailer-review-goosebumps-overloaded/photostory/88185444.cms |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Praising the trailer cut, ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages".<ref>{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Net Desk |date=9 December 2021 |title='RRR' trailer: SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece |access-date=22 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Praising Rajamouli's work, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' called it "an epic theatrical experience".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR trailer: Jr NTR fights off tiger, promises to give up life for 'brother' Ram Charan; Alia Bhatt gets no lines. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' noted that the film has universal storyline and also felt that it is a "perfect multi-starrer" while comparing it with 1957 epic film ''[[Mayabazar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title='RRR' trailer: S S Rajamouli's new movie is a potential blockbuster |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-trailer-s-s-rajamoulis-new-movie-is-a-potential-blockbuster-1059047.html |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref>

On 19 December 2021, a pre-release event was held at Gurukul Ground near [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]] in Mumbai to promote the film's Hindi version.<ref name="pre-release">{{cite web |title='RRR' pre-release event: All you need to know about the big event in Mumbai! - Times of India |url=https://www.pehalnews.in/rrr-pre-release-event-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-big-event-in-mumbai-times-of-india/1420666/ |website=Pehal News |access-date=25 March 2022 |date=20 December 2021}}</ref> Hosted by [[Karan Johar]], the team invited [[Salman Khan]] as the chief guest.<ref name="pre-release" /> The television streaming rights for the event were acquired by [[Zee Network]]. It was telecasted on [[Zee TV]], [[Zee Cinema]] and [[Zee Cinemalu]] on 31 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The most wanted stream of RRR, Mumbai's pre release event will telecast on december 31st.|url=https://flashmorning.com/en/news/the-most-wanted-stream-of-rrrmumbais-pre-release-event-will-telecast-on-december-31st|access-date=4 January 2022|website=flashmorning.com|language=en}}</ref> The next day, it was made available on [[YouTube]]. To promote the film's Tamil version, a pre-release event was held on 27 December 2021 at [[Chennai Trade Centre]], [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siva Karthikeyan grabbed all attention at RRR event?|url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994459174/RRR-Event-in-Chennai-Promoting-movie-or-Siva-Karthikeyan|access-date=4 January 2022|website=indiaherald.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 December 2021|title=RRR pre release event: Ram Charan, Jr NTR & SS Rajamouli pose for PICS; Sivakartikeyan, Udhay Stalin attend it|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-pre-release-event-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-pose-pics-sivakartikeyan-udhay-stalin-attend-it-977442|access-date=4 January 2022|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Sivakarthikeyan]] were the chief guests of the event.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sivakarthikeyan graces the 'RRR' pre-release event in Chennai as the chief guest; fans laud the star – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-graces-the-rrr-pre-release-event-in-chennai-as-the-chief-guest-fans-laud-the-star/articleshow/88566394.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 29 December 2021, the team took part in the Malayalam version's pre-release event held at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' team to have a massive pre-release event in Kerala: Details inside! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-have-a-massive-pre-release-event-in-kerala-details-inside/articleshow/88448874.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Tovino Thomas]] was the chief guest of the event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 December 2021|title=RRR Event: Ram Charan & Jr NTR flaunt their dapper contrasting looks; Tovino Thomas graces as a guest; PICS|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-event-ram-charan-jr-ntr-flaunt-their-dapper-contrasting-looks-tovino-thomas-graces-guest-pics-979386|access-date=4 January 2022|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=29 December 2021|title=RRR: Tovino Thomas Graces The Kerala Pre-Release Event With SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan & Jr NTR|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2021/rrr-tovino-thomas-graces-the-kerala-pre-release-event-with-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-327085.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, the film's release and promotional activities were postponed. The film producers faced a loss of between {{INRConvert|18|c}}–{{INRConvert|20|c}} in promotions, as the film's release was delayed again due to COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 January 2022|title=RRR Makers Face Loss of Rs 18 Crore on Promotions After Covid Delays Release; Ram Charan, Jr NTR Upset|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-makers-face-loss-of-rs-18-crore-on-promotions-after-covid-delays-release-ram-charan-jr-ntr-upset-4620353.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 January 2022|title=RRR: Rs. 18 Crores go waste on promotions of Ram Charan and NTR Jr starrer |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rrr-rs-18-crores-go-waste-promotions-ram-charan-ntr-jr-starrer/|access-date=4 January 2022|language=en}}</ref>

After the film's final release date was announced in late-January 2022, promotions and marketing of the film were restarted. At first, a music video "Etthara Jenda" (in Telugu) was released as RRR Celebration Anthem on 14 March 2022. The song featured Rama Rao, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt praising the freedom fighters from various regions of India.<ref>{{Cite news |title='RRR' movie; SS.Rajamouli's innovative, digitalised marketing approach helped its success...! - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-rajamoulis-innovative-digitalised-marketing-approach/articleshow/90441368.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='RRR' anthem 'Etthara Jenda' is impactful and keeps up with the buzz |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2022/03/13/rrr-anthem-ethara-jenda-ram-charan-jr-ntr-rajamouli-song.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> According to ''[[The Times of India]]'', [[Bhuvan Bam]] was hired to be part of film's promotions in late 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Is this why the 'RRR' team is holding suspense about their announcement tomorrow? Details Inside - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-this-why-the-rrr-team-is-holding-suspense-about-their-announcement-tomorrow-details-inside/articleshow/87315592.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Later, in March 2022 a video was released on [[Bhuvan Bam]]'s [[Youtube channel]], in which he interviewed Rajamouli, Rama Rao and Ram Charan as part of his show Titu Talks.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bhuvan Bam to promote SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' from today - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhuvan-bam-to-promote-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-from-today/articleshow/90215736.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

Soon after, the team has planned a promotional tour across nine cities on six days starting from 18 March 2022 to 23 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=17 March 2022 |title=RRR Team Plans A Marathon Promotional Tour And Are All Set To Visit 9 Cities In 7 Days |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-team-plans-a-marathon-promotional-tour-and-are-all-set-to-visit-9-cities-in-7-days-733820 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> On the first day of the tour, the team including Rajamouli, Rama Rao and Ram Charan headed to [[Dubai]] to participate in an event held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in the Indian Pavilon (as part of the [[Expo 2020]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Cast Special Appearance {{!}} World Expo |url=http://virtualexpo.world/ |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=virtualexpo.world |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2022 |title=Ram Charan travels with his dog for RRR promotions in Dubai, Jr NTR cannot resist giving him a few pets. See pics |language=en-us |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ram-charan-travels-with-hid-dog-for-rrr-promotions-in-dubai-jr-ntr-cannot-resist-giving-him-a-few-pets-see-pics-101647581357958.html |access-date=4 May 2022}}</ref> The next day, the team returned to India and attended a [[press conference]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Press Meet : ముందుగా అనుకున్న రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఇది కాదట !! |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/rajamouli-reveals-secret-about-rrr-release-date-147699.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=NTV |language=te-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Press Meet : రాజమౌళిని విలన్ చేసేసిన ఎన్టీఆర్ |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/ntr-interesting-comments-on-director-rajamouli-147732.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=NTV |language=te-IN}}</ref> On the same day, to promote the Telugu and Kannada versions of the film, a pre-release event was held at [[Agalagurki]] in [[Chikkaballapura district]] of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR pre-release event in Karnataka: CM Bommai chief guest |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/bharat/rrr-pre-release-event-in-karnataka-today-cm-bommai-chief-guest/na20220319192207093 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref> It was organised by the film's Karnataka distribution company KVN Productions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Pre Release Event : ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಂದ ನೂಕು ನುಗ್ಗಲು, ಪೊಲೀಸರಿಂದ ಲಘು ಲಾಠಿ ಪ್ರಹಾರ! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/rrr-pre-release-event-in-audience-fight-and-police-lathi-charge-in-%C2%A0chikkaballapur-70248 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=Zee News Kannada |language=kn}}</ref> [[List of chief ministers of Karnataka|Chief minister of Karnataka]] [[Basavaraj Bommai]] was the chief guest of the event. The other guests of the event were [[Shiva Rajkumar]] and [[K. Sudhakar|Kanyaboyina Sudhakar]] ([[Chikballapur Assembly constituency|MLA of Chikballapur]] and Health minister of [[Karnataka]]).<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2022 |title=RRR's Grant Pre-release Event to Have Karnataka CM as Chief Guest. Other Guests on List |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrrs-grant-pre-release-event-to-have-karnataka-cm-as-chief-guest-other-guests-on-list-4884563.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> [[Suma Kanakala]] and [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] have hosted the event. The following day, the team toured [[Baroda]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yadav |first=Prerna |date=20 March 2022 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Rajamouli's 'RRR' becomes first film to mark its presence at Statue of Unity |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-first-film-to-mark-presence-at-statue-of-unity-baroda-latest-celeb-news-2022-03-20-765128 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> At first, the team visited [[Statue of Unity]] making it the first film to visit for promotions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2022 |title=Rajamouli's 'RRR' is the first film to visit Statue of Unity for promotions |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/rajamoulis-rrr-is-the-first-film-to-visit-statue-of-unity-for-promotions-2446656.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> The same day, an event was held by film's Hindi distributor [[Jayantilal Gada]], at the Imperial Hotel in [[New Delhi]] where the cast and crew interacted with the media and fans. [[Aamir Khan]] was the chief guest of the event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aamir Khan joins the cast of RRR at Imperial Hotel in Delhi |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/aamir-khan-joins-the-cast-of-rrr-at-imperial-hotel-in-delhi-52762.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> On the fifth day, the team toured [[Kolkata]] and [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=22 March 2022 |title=RRR Team Promote Their Movie On Kolkata's Popular Howrah Bridge |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-team-promote-their-movie-on-kolkatas-popular-howrah-bridge-734551 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR: प्रमोशन के आखिरी दिन वाराणसी पहुंचे एनटीआर जूनियर, राम चरण और एसएस राजामौली, गंगा आरती में लिया हिस्सा |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/rrr-varanasi-promotion-jr-ntr-ram-charan-and-ss-rajamouli-reach-varanasi-for-promotion-of-rrr-and-takes-part-in-ganga-aarti |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> The team visited the [[Howrah Bridge]] in Kolkata and interacted with the local media to promote their film in the region,<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=RRR Promotions: Ram Charan, Jr NTR & SS Rajamouli look uber cool as they pose at Howrah Bridge; PICS |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-promotions-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-look-uber-cool-they-pose-howrah-bridge-pics-1050629 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=কলকাতায় 'আর আর আর' ছবির প্রচারে রাজামৌলি-জুনিয়র এনটিআর-রাম চরণ |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/rrr-promotion-in-kolkata-ss-rajamouli-ntr-jr-and-ram-charan-came-to-kolkata-to-promote-their-film-rrr-875733 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=bengali.abplive.com |language=bn}}</ref> followed by performing the [[Ganges|Ganga aarti]] in Varanasi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Ram Charan, Jr NTR conclude 'RRR' promotions by performing Ganga aarti |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/ram-charan-junior-ntr-conclude-rrr-promotions-by-performing-ganga-aarti-in-varanasi-2447241.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR team in Varanasi: Ram Charan, Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli visit the divine city - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-in-varanasi-ram-charan-jr-ntr-and-ss-rajamouli-visit-the-divine-city/articleshow/90382904.cms |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''RRR'' was scheduled to have special premieres across India and the United States on 24 March 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=Rajamouli planning Early Premieres for RRR |url=https://www.telugu360.com/rajamouli-planning-early-premieres-for-rrr/ |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Telugu360.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=5 April 2019 |title=Samuthirakani shares sneak-peek from RRR sets. See pic |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/samuthirakani-shares-sneak-peek-from-rrr-sets-see-pic-1494588-2019-04-05 |access-date=21 September 2019}}</ref> before its worldwide theatrical release on 25 March.<ref name="release date">{{Cite web |date=31 January 2022 |title=Breaking: Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR to release in theatres on March 25 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr-release-theatres-march-25/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR will be bigger than Baahubali : Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Earlier, it was scheduled to be theatrically released on 30 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title='We are going to be in theatres on July 30, 2020': SS Rajamouli's RRR finally has a release date! |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-we-are-going-to-be-in-theatres-on-july-30-2020-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-finally-has-a-release-date-2729483 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> However, in February 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2020 |title=RRR to hit screens on January 8, 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-release-date-january-8-2021-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-6252578/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> the release date was revised to 8 January 2021, a week prior to the [[Sankranthi]] festival (14 January 2021).<ref>{{cite news |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, Starring Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan And Jr NTR, Gets New Release Date |work=NDTV.com |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-gets-new-release-date-2175542 |access-date=5 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sunder |first=Gautam |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's period epic 'RRR' to release on January 8, 2021 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamoulis-period-epic-rrr-to-release-on-january-8-2021/article30743479.ece |access-date=10 August 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India|COVID-19 pandemic lockdown]], which disrupted production, the film's release was put on hold.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR will not release on January 8, 2021, confirms producer DVV Danayya |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-will-not-release-on-january-8-2021-confirms-producer-dvv-danayya/592251 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |date=15 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Rajamouli said that the new release date would be confirmed after the completion of shooting.<ref name="NM">{{cite news |date=27 November 2020 |title=Chiranjeevi and Aamir Khan to lend their voice for Rajamouli's 'RRR'? |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/chiranjeevi-and-aamir-khan-lend-their-voice-rajamouli-s-rrr-138561 |access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> On the eve of [[Republic Day]] (25 January 2021), a 13 October 2021 release date, coinciding with the eve of [[Dusshera]] weekend, was announced<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' slated to release on October 13 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/25/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-slated-to-release-on-october-13-2254913.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli Announces the Release Date of 'RRR' |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/ss-rajamouli-announces-the-release-date-of-rrr |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> The release date was again deferred, citing [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema|theatrical restrictions across the world]] due to the second wave of COVID-19 and its aftermath.<ref name="rd">{{Cite news |date=11 September 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' to not release on October 13 this year, new dates to be announced soon |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ss-rajamoulis-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn-starrer-rrr-to-not-release-on-october-13-this-year-new-dates-to-be-announced-soon/articleshow/86113880.cms |access-date=11 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2021 |title=Rajamouli's RRR will not release on October 13 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rajamouli-s-rrr-will-not-release-october-13-155198 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>

In early October 2021, the theatrical release date was changed to 7 January 2022, ahead of the Sankranthi festival.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |first=Janani |last=K. |date=2 October 2021 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release in theatres on Ja . New poster out |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-theatres-on-january-7-2022-new-poster-out-1860007-2021-10-02 |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> However, a week before the release, the film producers announced that the film's release would be postponed indefinitely due to the increasing number of [[COVID-19]] cases, fuelled by the [[SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2022|first=Janani|last= K. |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR postponed indefinitely due to spike in Covid-19 cases |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-spike-in-covid-19-cases-1894784-2022-01-01 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR release postponed indefinitely in wake of Omicron COVID-19 pandemic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/01/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charan-release-postponed-omicron-covid-19-28757.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> In mid-January, two tentative release dates were announced pending the pandemic situation: 18 March 2022 and 28 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2022 |first=Anita |last=Britto |title=Two release dates for RRR leaves producers in a fix, reveal trade experts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/two-release-dates-for-rrr-leaves-producers-in-a-fix-reveal-trade-experts-1904124-2022-01-25 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=25 January 2022 |title=Rajmouli's 'RRR' weighs in on release dates in March and April |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/rajmoulis-rrr-weighs-in-on-release-dates-in-march-and-april-11643089094993.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> Later, the producers finalized a 25 March 2022 release date.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Rishita |last=Roy Chowdhury |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release on March 25 in multiple languages |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-on-march-25-in-multiple-languages-1906866-2022-01-31 |date=31 January 2022| access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film was intended to be released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] along with the dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], and other [[Languages of India|Indian]] and foreign languages in 2D, [[3D film|3D]] and [[IMAX]] formats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=31 May 2021 |title=Ram Charan's 'RRR' to release in English, Korean, among other foreign languages |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-english-korean-among-other-foreign-languages-11622438617333.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2021 |title=RRR to release in seven international languages |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529075632/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 May 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=dtNext.in |language=en}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be released in [[Dolby Cinema]] format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR first Indian film to be released in Dolby cinema format |url=https://www.ap7am.com/english-news-51030/rrr-first-indian-film-to-be-released-in-dolby-cinema-format |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=ap7am.com |date=13 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2022, a [[Public interest litigation in India|public interest litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Telangana High Court]] to restrain the film for being released, alleging that the film distorts history of Alluri Sita Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=6 January 2022 |title=PIL Filed Against SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' At Telangana High Court |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-pil-filed-against-rajamoulis-rrr-in-telangana-high-court/408521 |access-date=16 March 2022 |magazine=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> The High Court quashed the petition in March, observing that film did not tarnish the reputation of two revolutionaries as claimed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 March 2022 |title=Telangana High Court Quashes PIL Demanding Stay Order Against SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/telangana-high-court-quashes-pil-demanding-stay-order-against-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-4880273.html |work=[[News18]] |access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>

Following political and film industry backlash after reducing ticket prices last year, [[Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh]] [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] issued a ticket price hike in Andhra Pradesh in mid-March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2022 |title=Andhra Pradesh govt allows cinemas to increase ticket prices |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/andhra-pradesh-govt-allows-cinemas-to-increase-ticket-prices-1089416.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2022 |title=Ahead of RRR and Radhe Shyam's Release, Andhra Govt Revises Ticket Prices. Details Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ahead-of-rrr-and-radhe-shyams-release-andhra-govt-revises-ticket-prices-details-here-4851266.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> As per Cinematography Minister [[Perni Venkataramaiah]], the filmmakers received government approval to increase ticket prices by {{INRConvert|75}} during the first ten days after the film's 25 March release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pay Rs 75 more for RRR in Andhra movie theatres for first 10 days |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/mar/18/pay-rs-75-more-for-rrr-in-andhra-movie-theatres-for-first-10-days-2431473.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

''RRR'' became the first film to be screened in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], after the re-opening of [[movie theater]]s in September 2022, which were closed in 1990s following the spread of terrorism and further incidents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karan |first=Rewati |date=18 September 2022 |title=Back to the movies: After decades of closure, Kashmir opens 2 cinema halls on 'historic' Sunday |url=https://theprint.in/india/back-to-the-movies-after-decades-of-closure-kashmir-opens-2-cinema-halls-on-historic-sunday/1133404/ |access-date=22 September 2022 |website=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=RRR becomes the first film to be screened in Kashmir after 1990 |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-becomes-the-first-film-to-be-screened-in-kashmir-after-1990.html |access-date=22 September 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref>

The original Telugu version was released on 21 October 2022 in [[Japan]].<ref>{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=21 July 2022 |title='RRR' set for Japan premiere in October |url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-set-for-japan-premiere-in-october/1049322/ |work=[[The Print]] |access-date=14 August 2022}}</ref> It was released by Keizo Kabata's Twin Company in 209 screens and 31 [[IMAX]] screens across 44 cities and prefectures, the widest release for an Indian film in the country.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=29 October 2022 |title='RRR' Roars at Japan Box Office (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/rrr-japan-rajamouli-ram-charan-ntr-jr-1235416994/ |access-date=29 October 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The film's [[Japanese language|Japanese]]-language dubbed version is scheduled to release in Japan on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=RRR: జపనీస్ భాషలో డబ్ కానున్న RRR.. విడుదల తేది ఖరారు.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/rrr-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-dubbed-version-of-japanese-language-release-date-finalized-ta-1902966-page-3.html |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref>

Shortly before Academy Awards nominees were announced, distributor Variance Films announced ''RRR'' would return to American cinemas for a limited run from 3 March 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ahead of Oscars 2023 nominations, SS Rajamouli's RRR to get nationwide re-release in US |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ahead-of-oscars-2023-nominations-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-to-be-back-in-theatres-in-the-us-2325580-2023-01-24 |access-date=25 January 2023 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

===Screenings and statistics===
In November 2021, ''[[The Times of India]]'' reported that ''RRR'' would premiere on over 10,000 screens worldwide, the "highest for an Indian film".<ref>{{Cite news |title='RRR' to get the biggest ever release in Indian cinema with 10000 screens? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-to-get-the-biggest-ever-release-in-indian-cinema-with-10000-screens/articleshow/87757649.cms |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In India, the film was estimated to show on over 2,300 screens, with the Telugu version premiering on over 1,000 screens.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=23 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR to get Highest Ever 1000 Screens in Telugu? All you Need to Know |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-to-get-highest-ever-1000-screens-in-telugu-all-you-need-to-know-4585820.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi version was reported to showcase on over 793 screens and the Tamil version on over 291 screens.<ref name=":1" /> The Kannada and Malayalam-dubbed versions were scheduled for 66 and 62 screens, respectively.<ref name=":1" /> The film was set to show on over 1,000 screens in the United Kingdom, including [[BFI IMAX]], the largest cinema screen in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR: First Indian Movie to screen at UK's biggest BFI Imax! |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/30081/rrr-movie-bfi-imax-uk-first-indian-film |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The film was slated to screen at over 1,150 locations in the United States in around 3,000 theatres and 1,000-odd multiplexes across the country, which was claimed to be a record for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2021 |title=S S Rajamouli's 'RRR' to release in nearly 1,000 multiplexes in US |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/s-s-rajamoulis-rrr-to-release-in-nearly-1000-multiplexes-in-us-1057895.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=RRR to Premiere in Recording-Breaking 1150 Locations Across USA |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-premiere-in-recording-breaking-1150-locations-across-usa-4881116.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

The film was planned to be released in [[IMAX]], [[3D film|3D]] and [[Dolby Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=12 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' to release in IMAX |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-to-release-in-imax-11647056621453.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=13 March 2022 |title=RRR: Jr. NTR, Ram Charan's Action Drama Becomes India's First Film To Release in Dolby Cinema |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charans-action-drama-becomes-indias-first-film-to-release-in-dolby-cinema-3468520.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref> According to trade sources, the film would screen in over 21 IMAX screens in India and over 100 IMAX theatres overseas, a first for an Indian film.<ref name=":0" /> ''RRR'' is also the first Indian film to be released in Dolby Cinema in overseas theatres.<ref name=":2" /> Sarigama Cinemas, which distributed the film in the United States, planned the film's premiere in large-format resolution [[Digital Cinema Package|DCP]] at [[Cinemark Theatres|Cinemark XD]], also a first for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2022 |title='RRR': XD screening for this Indian movie is a first! - Telugu News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rrr-xd-screening-for-this-indian-movie-is-a-first-telugu-news-309772 |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

On 1 June 2022, ''RRR'' was screened in over 100 theatres across the United States for a one night event called "''#encoRRRe''".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 May 2022 |title=Indian action blockbuster 'RRR' roars back to theaters for one-night event |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-14/rrr-us-rerelease-theaters-ss-rajamouli |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=RRR Returns For a One Night Only #encoRRRe in The U.S. This June |url=https://screenanarchy.com/2022/05/rrr-returns-for-a-one-night-only-encorrre-in-the-us-this-june.html |website=ScreenAnarchy}}</ref> The film was re-released by [[Variance Films]] and Potentate Films, in association with its original distributors — Sarigama Cinemas and Rafter Creations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2022 |title=Variance Films and Potentate Films Team Up for Re-release of RRR |url=https://www.boxofficepro.com/variance-films-and-potentate-films-team-up-for-re-release-of-rrr/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Boxoffice |language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking to ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'', Dylan Marchetti of [[Variance Films]] said that "With more than 250 films coming out of India annually, ''RRR'' could be a gateway drug".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=10 June 2022 |title=Blockbuster 'RRR' Is Back, This Time At Arthouses In A New Move For Indian Film – Specialty Preview |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/rrr-indian-film-specialty-preview-1235042579/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In his review of the film ''[[Nashville Scene]]''{{'}}s Jason Shawhan wrote about the event that "the nationwide encore of ''RRR'' is American audiences reaching with outstretched arms to something so exciting and rock-solid entertaining that its success already happened without insular traditional media even mentioning it. This isn't America dipping a toe in Indian cinema — it's a victory lap".<ref name=":20">{{Cite web |last=Shawhan |first=Jason |title=The Outsized RRR Engages With History on Its Own Terms |url=https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/film_tv/the-outsized-rrr-engages-with-history-on-its-own-terms/article_5d1262b0-db9a-11ec-a161-0fd76a0e93c1.html |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Nashville Scene |date=26 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

In June 2022, [[London]]-based [[Prince Charles Cinema]] announced that it will re-release the film on popular demand on 3, 5, and 29 July and 8 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR returns to silver screen in London on 'popular demand' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-returns-to-silver-screen-in-london-on-popular-demand |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's Blockbuster RRR Movie Returns to London's Silver Screen on Demand |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/ss-rajamoulis-blockbuster-rrr-movie-returns-to-londons-silver-screen-on-demand-749781 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' was screened at the [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre|TCL Chinese Theatre]] on 30 September 2022 in [[IMAX]] as part of "From Tollywood to Hollywood: The Spectacle & Majesty of S.S. Rajamouli" program of 10th Beyond Festival organized by [[American Cinematheque]] in partnership with IMAX, [[Variance Films]], Potentate Films and the [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yamato |first=Jen |date=7 September 2022 |title=Indian action hit 'RRR' eyes Oscars, sets Beyond Fest S.S. Rajamouli retrospective |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-09-07/rrr-s-s-rajamouli-oscars-beyond-fest |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Marco Vito |date=7 September 2022 |title=Beyond Fest to Feature Special Tollywood Programming With 'RRR' Director S.S. Rajamouli |url=https://collider.com/beyond-fest-tollywood-programming-rrr-director-s-s-rajamouli/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BEYOND FEST ANNOUNCES 'FROM TOLLYWOOD TO HOLLYWOOD – Beyond Fest |url=https://beyondfest.com/beyond-fest-announces-from-tollywood-to-hollywood/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[American Cinematheque|Beyond Fest]] |date=7 September 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>

''RRR'' was screened at the [[53rd International Film Festival of India]] under the Indian panorama section, in November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title='The Kashmir Files', 'RRR' among 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films to be screened at 53rd International Film Festival of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-kashmir-files-rrr-among-25-feature-films-and-20-non-feature-films-to-be-screened-at-53rd-international-film-festival-of-india-iffi-details-inside/articleshow/95027881.cms |access-date=22 October 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
Originally, the film made a pre-release earning of {{INRConvert|400|c}},<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR does pre-release business of Rs 400 crore, breaks Baahubali 2's record |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-does-pre-release-business-of-rs-400-crore-breaks-baahubali-2-s-record/story-J0cErUcknTGQWAeH12fblO.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2020 |title=RRR has earned Rs 400 crore even before release, breaking Baahubali 2 record |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-has-earned-rs-400-crore-even-before-release-breaking-baahubali-2-record-1645703-2020-02-12 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> but the revised pre-release deal was later revealed to be {{INRConvert|890|c}}, the highest for any Indian film to date.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=RRR: The pre-release business of Ram Charan-Jr NTR's film creates all-time record — deets inside |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rrr-the-pre-release-business-of-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-film-creates-all-time-record-deets-inside-1804135/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=RRR Pre-Release Business: SS Rajamouli's period drama collects Rs 900 crore already – creates all time record |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rrr-pre-release-business-ss-rajamouli-s-period-drama-collects-rs-900-crore-already-creates-all-time |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> The domestic theatrical rights in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions were reported to be under {{INRConvert|165|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2021 |title=Lyca productions bags theatrical distribution rights for 'RRR' in TN |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lyca-productions-bags-theatrical-distribution-rights-rrr-tn-143665 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> [[Lyca Productions]] acquired the film's theatrical distribution rights from [[Tamil Nadu]] for {{INRConvert|48|c}}.<ref>{{Cite news |last=K. |first=Janani |date=17 February 2021 |title=RRR Tamil Nadu theatrical rights snapped by Lyca Productions |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-tamil-nadu-theatrical-rights-snapped-by-lyca-productions-1770188-2021-02-17 |access-date=22 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2021 |title=Theatrical distribution rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR acquired by Lyca Productions |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/lyca-productions-acquires-theatrical-distribution-rights-of-rrr-for-tamil-nadu-7192586/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The following month, [[Pen India Limited|Pen Studios]] acquired the theatrical rights for [[North India]] under the [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar Entertainment]] banner, in addition to electronic, satellite and digital rights for all language versions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=Pen Studios acquires North Indian theatrical rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR |work=Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pen-studios-acquires-north-indian-theatrical-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-9486541.html |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer|date=3 April 2021 |title=Ajay Devgn's 'RRR' sells rights for ₹350 crore |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ajay-devgn-s-rrr-sells-rights-for-350-crore-11617425027446.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> The deal for the North Indian theatrical release rights were reported to be {{INRConvert|140|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=EXCLUSIVE: SS Rajamouli's RRR North Indian theatrical rights sold for Rs 140 crore; Biggest deal in Bollywood |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/exclusive-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-north-indian-theatrical-rights-sold-rs-140-crore-biggest-deal-bollywood |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref> The Kerala theatrical rights were acquired by Shibu Thameens, with Riya Shibu presenting the film under the HR Studios banner. Thameens bought the film's distribution rights for {{INRConvert|15|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Kerala distribution rights acquired by Thameens Films |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/11/ss-rajamouli-s--rrr--kerala-distribution-rights-acquired-by-tham.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> The Karnataka theatrical rights were purchased by KVN Entertainment for {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref name=":11" /> The Arab world theatrical rights were sold to Phars Films for {{INRConvert|70|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=RRR's overseas rights sold for a bomb |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrrs-overseas-rights-sold-for-a-bomb.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=#RRR: Overseas theatrical rights of SS Rajamouli's next sold for Rs 70 crore – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-overseas-theatrical-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-next-sold-for-rs-70-crore/articleshow/69842395.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Dreamz Entertainment distributed the film in United Kingdom and [[Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='The Batman,' 'RRR' Rule U.K. Box Office |url=https://news.yahoo.com/batman-rrr-rule-u-k-145748236.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=news.yahoo.com |date=29 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> Shreyas Media Group's film distribution company Good Cinema Group has acquired the distribution rights for the entire [[Africa]]n continent.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR : 'ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్' సరికొత్త రికార్డ్.. మొదటిసారి పలు ఆఫ్రికా దేశాల్లో తెలుగు సినిమా రిలీజ్.. |url=https://10tv.in/latest/rrr-movie-grand-release-in-africa-continent-392900.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=[[10TV]] |language=te}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
In May 2021, Pen Studios announced that the film's digital rights for [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] versions are acquired by [[ZEE5]]<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|date=26 May 2021|title=S.S. Rajamouli Blockbuster 'RRR' to Stream on Netflix, ZEE5 Post-Theatrical|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/netflix-zee5-rrr-rajamouli-1234981921/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> while [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Korean language|Korean]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]] and [[Spanish language|Spanish]] versions are acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 May 2021|title=ZEE5 and Netflix acquire streaming rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/zee5-netflix-acquires-streaming-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-7331288/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> [[Zee Network]] acquired the satellite rights of the Hindi version and [[Star India|Star India Network]] acquired the satellite rights of the film's Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=21 May 2021|title=Junior NTR, Ramcharan's RRR Digital and Satellite Price Sold for a Record Price|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/junior-ntr-ramcharans-rrr-digital-satellite-price-sold-record-price-836568|access-date=10 August 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Group snapped post-release digital and satellite rights of RRR for 325 crores!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/zee-group-snapped-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-of-rrr-for-325-crores-news-tamil-vfwg7Cjdejjii.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522070555/https://www.sify.com/movies/zee-group-snapped-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-of-rrr-for-325-crores-news-tamil-vfwg7Cjdejjii.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 May 2021|access-date=10 August 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> The combined deal of post-theatrical streaming and satellite rights were reported to be in the region of {{INRConvert|325|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 May 2021|title=EXCLUSIVE: SS Rajamouli's RRR post release digital and satellite rights sold for Rs 325 crore – BIGGEST DEAL|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-sold-rs-325-crore-biggest-deal|access-date=10 August 2021|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> The film started streaming on [[ZEE5]] from 20 May 2022 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages while the Hindi version was released on the same day on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stage is set for OTT release of 'RRR' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/may/12/stage-is-set-for-ott-release-of-rrr-2452693.html |access-date=13 May 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR (Hindi) starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR to premiere on Netflix on May 20, 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-hindi-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-premiere-netflix-may-20-2022/|access-date=19 May 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The film has also started streaming though [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 26 July 2022 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sreeharsha |first=Gopagani |date=26 July 2022 |title=బిగ్ సర్ ప్రైజ్.. డిస్నీ ప్లస్ హాట్ స్టార్ లోకి వచ్చేసిన RRR |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/rrr-movie-now-streaming-in-disney-plus-hotstar-also-rfm1dd |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=[[Asianet Star Communications|Asianet Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2022 |title=RRR is now streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/surprise-rrr-is-now-streaming-on-disney-plus-hotstar.html |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref>

The original Telugu-language version of the film was premiered on television on 14 August 2022 on [[Star Maa]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR All Set For World Television Premiere On Star Maa |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-all-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-star-maa-5700649.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> and registered a [[television rating point]] of 19.62 according to [[Broadcast Audience Research Council]], becoming the 11th most viewed film.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=25 August 2022 |title=RRR Trp Rating: బుల్లితెర‌పై రాజ‌మౌళికి షాక్ – టీఆర్‌పీ రేటింగ్స్ టాప్ టెన్ సినిమాల్లో ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ కు దక్కనిచోటు |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rrr-trp-rating-rajamouli-film-fails-to-attract-tv-audience-121661412794114.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times|Hindustan Times Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Tollywood Top 10 TRP Ratings: టీవీలో RRRకు షాకింగ్ రేటింగ్.. స్మాల్ స్క్రీన్ పై సత్తా చూపించిన టాప్ సినిమాలు ఇవే.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/rrr-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charam-movie-gets-average-trp-rating-in-tv-and-here-the-top-10-barc-rating-movies-in-tollywood-ta-1419212-page-14.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thummala |first=Mohan |date=26 August 2022 |title=RRR విషయంలో జక్కన్నకు మరో షాక్.. వార్నీ సాయి ప‌ల్ల‌వి సినిమా అంత కూడా లేదా! |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/rrr-trp-rating-shocks-rajamouli-and-team/articleshow/93788215.cms |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> On the same day, Malayalam-language version was premiered on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=13 August 2022 |title=Disney Star to host satellite premiere of 'RRR' |newspaper=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-star-to-host-satellite-premiere-of-rrr-11660361940840.html |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref> Unlike the Telugu version, the Malayalam dubbed version registered a TRP rating of 13.70, which is considered to be one of the most viewed films on Malayalam television.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=26 August 2022 |title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26 |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> It is also the second-most viewed Malayalam dubbed Telugu film on the Malayalam television, behind ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Decent TRP in Telugu for RRR; Malayalam version sets a record |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/decent-trp-in-telugu-for-rrr-malayalam-version-sets-a-record.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi-language version was premiered on [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee Cinema UK]] on 13 August 2022 in the United Kingdom,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 July 2022 |title=Date & time confirmed for ZEE Cinema UK premiere of 'RRR' |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/date-time-confirmed-for-zee-cinema-uk-premiere-of-rrr/ |access-date=1 August 2022 |website=BizAsia |language=en-GB}}</ref> whereas in India it was premiered on 14 August 2022 on [[Zee Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2022 |title=RRR locks its Hindi world television premiere date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-locks-its-hindi-world-television-premiere-date.html |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref> The Kannada-language version was premiered on [[Star Suvarna]] on 21 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2022 |title=ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಕಥೆ, ಕಲ್ಪನೆಗೂ ಮೀರಿದ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣೆ, ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲೆ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ RRR, ಮೊಟ್ಟಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಸುವರ್ಣ tvಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಭಾನುವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 5 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ |url=https://twitter.com/starsuvarna/status/1559827010238685186 |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=[[Twitter]] |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi version was again telecasted on [[Zee Telugu]] on 11 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=7 September 2022 |title=Zee Telugu to make your Sunday more special with telecast of 'RRR' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/zee-telugu-to-make-your-sunday-more-special-with-telecast-of-rrr |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The Tamil-language version was premiered on [[Star Vijay]] on 25 December 2022.

== Critical reception ==
''RRR'' received universal acclaim from both Indian and Western critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title='RRR' Craze Has Taken over the World and These Tweets are Proof |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/rrr-craze-has-taken-over-the-world-and-these-tweets-are-proof-5371819.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=RRR is the crowd-pleasing thrill ride you didn't know you had to see |url=https://www.avclub.com/why-rrr-is-the-crowd-pleasing-thrill-ride-you-need-this-1849069306 |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[The A.V. Club]] |language=en-us}}</ref> Praise was for its screenplay and direction by Rajamouli, action sequences, characterisation, performances from its leads, and musical numbers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' day 1 box office collection: S S Rajamouli's film opens to a sensational response |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-day-1-box-office-collection-s-s-rajamoulis-film-opens-to-a-sensational-response-1094776.html |website=Deccan Herald |quote=The biggie has received positive reviews with critics praising the performances and screenplay.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=95|count=100|average=8.30|consensus=Intoxicatingly over the top, RRR pulls out all the stops to make the absolute most of its 187-minute runtime.|ref=yes |access-date=14 March 2023}} {{Metacritic film prose| score=83 |count=17 |ref=yes |access-date=23 January 2023}} In June 2022, the film was ranked 86th globally in the list of Rotten Tomatoes' "The 100 Best Movies 3 hours or Longer", making it the third Indian film to be on the list after ''[[Lagaan]]'' (12th) and ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'' (66th).<ref name="tt">{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Shweta |date=4 June 2022 |title='RRR' makes it to Rotten Tomatoes' list of 100 best movies 3 hours or longer |url=https://telanganatoday.com/rrr-makes-it-to-rotten-tomatoes-list-of-100-best-movies-3-hours-or-longer |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=#RRRMovie Joins the Ranks Among These Incredible Epics |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/hollywood/rrrmovie-joins-the-ranks-among-these-incredible-epics-latest-tweet-by-rotten-tomatoes-3780167.html |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'' ranked the film #1 in their list of "Best Movies of 2022 so far" in June of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Truitt |first=Brian |title=The 10 best movies of 2022 so far, definitively ranked (from 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 'RRR') |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/06/16/best-movies-of-2022-ranked/7617884001/ |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== India ===
[[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and termed ''RRR'' a solid entertainer that "doesn't make you restless, despite a marathon run time. The screenplay is wonderfully constructed, the twists and turns are attention grabbing and the nail-biting episodes as well as superbly executed action."<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Movie Review: A film that's meant for the big screen RRR is a teRRRific entertainer. |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rrr/critic-review/rrr-movie-review/a-film-thats-meant-for-the-big-screen-rrr-is-a-terrrific-entertainer/ |access-date=25 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and wrote "The action-packed climax again hits the right notes as the visuals do the talking, the hallmark of good storytelling".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' movie review: Jr NTR delivers career-best performance in S S Rajamouli's masterpiece|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-delivers-career-best-performance-in-s-s-rajamoulis-masterpiece-1094532.html|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is not perfection by any means (despite Rajamouli's best efforts) because after the way he pulls off certain scenes, you wonder if he could've done a better job in certain others. But watch this one this weekend if you've been pining for a good action packed drama".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli delivers a power-packed entertainer|url=https://www.m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/rrr/amp_movie_review/90433950.cms|website=[[The Times Of India]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

Himesh Mankad of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR has the best action sequences to offer in an Indian film with an unimaginable interval block and a roaring finale".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: SS Rajamouli creates a Revolution with Roaring Action & Riveting Drama|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-creates-revolution-roaring-action-riveting-drama-1053196|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a terrific film with brilliant performances and amazing set-pieces".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli scores big, Jr NTR, Ram Charan deliver career-best performances!|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-movie-review-rajamouli-scores-big-jr-ntr-ram-charan-deliver-career-best-performances-1929328-2022-03-25|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a fantastic film that's meant for the big screen".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/tollywood/250322/rrr-movie-review.html|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''Firstpost'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "Ram Charan and Jr NTR's offscreen friendship and camaraderie seep into their onscreen performances, and the organic transformation from strangers to brothers-in-arms has been captured beautifully".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR make a lavish meal of a fairly simple storyline|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-make-a-lavish-meal-of-a-fairly-simple-storyline-10488571.html/amp|website=Firstpost|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is just the kind of visual treat that will bring people back to theatres".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR review: SS Rajamouli film is a visual treat that takes several creative liberties|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-film-visual-treat-takes-several-creative-liberties-162259%3famp|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Bharathi Pradhan of ''[[Lehren]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "SSR rescues his adventure with a smorgasbord of skilfully choreographed, shot and performed action pieces that have you cheering lustily, the temporary boredom soon forgotten".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review: Spectacular 2-Man Army|url=https://www.lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt/117526/%3famp|website=[[Lehren]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film casts not just one super-star, but two of them – Jr NTR and Ram Charan. The biggest super-star among them all is SS Rajamouli and the audience also saved the loudest 'taalis' (claps) for him".<ref>{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=26 March 2022 |title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli delivers an epic mythological action superhero bromance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-7835978/ |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |publication-place=New Delhi}}</ref> Prateek Sur of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film's grand representation is what makes this a Must Watch".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan And Jr NTR Bring In An Epic Scale Big-Screen Entertainer|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-bring-in-an-epic-scale-big-screen-entertainer-movie_reviews-188471|website=[[Outlook India]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> [[Stutee Ghosh]] of ''[[The Quint]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Parts of RRR seem Ridiculous and Reductive it's also absolutely Ravishing and for that it deserves to be seen and enjoyed".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli Mounts Yet Another Riveting Visual Spectacle|url=https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-film-review|website=[[The Quint]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Rahul Devulapalli of ''[[The Week]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Visually stunning action sequences, exceptionally synchronised dance moves stand out".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' review: A grand take on tribal valour|url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/03/25/rrr-review-grand-take-tribal-valour.amp.html|website=[[The Week]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film a rating of 2/5 and wrote "The film rings hollow because it never pauses for breath and does not grant its two male protagonists anything akin to recognizable human qualities although they do constantly harp on love and longing".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review: Jr NTR, Ram Charan Give Sweeping Saga Of Hyper-Heroism All They Have|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724/amp/1|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Sukanya Verna of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave the film a rating of 2/5 and wrote "A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review|url=https://www.m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/rrr-review/20220325.htm|website=[[Rediff]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

=== International ===
Calling ''RRR'' "bigger than [[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|''Ben-Hur'']]", ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]''{{'s}} Stephanie Bunbury wrote: "''RRR'' is one action crescendo after another, never dull but not exhausting either."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bunbury |first=Stephanie |date=25 March 2022 |title='RRR' Review: Jr NTR & Ram Charan In S.S. Rajamouli's Latest Epic |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-india-film-1234986920/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> In her review for [[Polygon (website)|''Polygon'']], Katie Rife stated: "''RRR'' is a busy movie, full of kinetic camerawork, bustling crowd scenes, elaborate set design, expensive-looking CGI, and loud sound effects."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=25 March 2022 |title=The Indian action epic RRR finds the universal thrills in revolution |url=https://www.polygon.com/22996870/rrr-review-rise-roar-revolt |website=Polygon}}</ref> Siddhant Adlakha of ''[[IndieWire]]'' praised Rajamouli's work, M. M. Keeravani's music and acting performances of lead actors. He further wrote that ''RRR'' outshines even the director's previous venture [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' Review: A Magnificent Cinematic Explosion |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/rrr-review-bollywood-1234711490/ |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>

Reviewing the film for ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'', Josh Hurtado called ''RRR'' a "bromantic action [[nirvana]]". Hurtado stated that Rajamouli turned a "patriotic fantasy" into an "incredibly entertaining reality for fans of big action, big emotions, and big laughs."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurtado |first=Josh |date=1 April 2022 |title=Movie Review: RRR |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-04-01/rrr/ |access-date= |website=[[The Austin Chronicle]]}}</ref> [[Joe Leydon]] in his review for [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']] felt ''RRR'' was "bigger-than-life and bolder-than-mainstream action-adventure epic."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Leydon |first1=Joe |date=4 April 2022 |title='RRR' Review: Telugu Cinema Superstars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan Shine in a Splendidly Exciting Epic |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/rrr-review-1235221965/ |website=Variety}}</ref> Nicolas Rapold of ''[[The New York Times]]'' stated: "Rajamouli shoots the film's action with hallucinogenic fervor, supercharging scenes with a shimmering brand of extended slow-motion and C.G.I. that feels less 'generated' than unleashed."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rapold |first=Nicolas |date=5 April 2022 |title='RRR' Review: A Hero (or Two) Shall Rise |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/05/movies/rrr-review.html |url-access=subscription |issn=0362-4331 |access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref> ''[[Screen International]]''{{'s}} Tara Judah wrote that ''RRR'' was "big, bold and bombastic", feeling the film was "big screen entertainment at its best".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Judah |first=Tara |date=8 April 2022 |title='RRR': Review |url=https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/rrr-review/5169413.article |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Screen |language=en}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', David Fear cited the film as "best and most revolutionary of 2022". He further wrote that "''RRR'' is about the movies: the thrill of watching stories told at larger-than-life levels, the joy of watching stars collide, the effort of rendering lavish mythologies at whatever the digital equivalent of 24 frames per second is, the sensation of seeing manufactured movement via gleefully conspicuous special effects bump up against genuine physical effort". Praising the dance number "[[Naatu Naatu]]", he stated—"Seriously, the 'Desi Naach' dance sequence feels like a [[Gene Kelly]] number dialed up to superhuman levels".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Fear |first=David |date=1 June 2022 |title='RRR' Is the Best — and Most Revolutionary — Blockbuster of 2022 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/rrr-best-blockbuster-of-the-year-1359387/ |access-date=2 June 2022 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

Calling it a "dudes rock movie" Hannah Kinney-Kobre of ''[[Pittsburgh City Paper]]'' compared ''RRR'' with American [[English language|English]]-language films and wrote that "the politics that power American blockbusters are milquetoast and/or incomprehensible – the only thing that justifies their plots is the studio executive's emphasis on recognizable intellectual property as a way to drive up box office totals. If our system can only produce movies that refuse to make the most of their astronomical budgets, why not look elsewhere? ''RRR'' is a good place to start".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kinney-Kobre |first=Hannah |title=RRR brings Tollywood, dudes rock-style to the Harris Theater |url=https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/rrr-brings-tollywood-dudes-rock-style-to-the-harris-theater/Content?oid=21743911 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Pittsburgh City Paper |language=en}}</ref> [[Richard Brody]] of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' felt that the film is "of shortcuts and elisions no less relentless than those of American superhero or superstar vehicles, but Rajamouli is an artist of a distinctive temperament and talent". On a final note, he further wrote "The movie's powerful sense of revolutionary virtue and collective purpose yields to nationalistic pride that's danced and sung with uninhibited joy".<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2 June 2022 |title=The Netflix Hit "RRR" Is a Political Screed, an Action Bonanza, and an Exhilarating Musical |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-netflix-hit-rrr-is-a-political-screed-an-action-bonanza-and-an-exhilarating-musical |access-date=5 June 2022 |magazine=The New Yorker |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Nashville Scene]]''{{'}}s Jason Shawhan opined that "''RRR'', in addition to being a historical epic, political drama, action spectacle and bromantic telenovela, is a film that engages with history on its own terms. This isn't a case of Tollywood aiming for Western wallets".<ref name=":20" /> In his review of the film, ''[[The Atlantic]]''{{'}}s David Sims stated: "''RRR'' serves as a reminder of how much modern action usually follows a formula. If wonder is to be consistently found on the big screen, then Hollywood has plenty of new lessons to learn from its best competitor".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sims |first=David |date=7 June 2022 |title=The Indian Action Blockbuster That Should Make Hollywood Jealous |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/06/rrr-telugu-movie-review-netflix/661202/ |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=[[The Atlantic]] |language=en}}</ref> Praising the film, American screenwriter [[C. Robert Cargill]] called it a "craziest, most sincere, weirdest blockbuster".<ref>{{Cite web |title=C. Robert Cargill calls RRR the 'craziest' blockbuster he has ever watched |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/c-robert-cargill-calls-rrr-the-craziest-blockbuster-he-has-ever-watched/cid/1869095 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR gets shoutout from Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill: 'Craziest, weirdest blockbuster' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-gets-shoutout-from-doctor-strange-screenwriter-c-robert-cargill-craziest-weirdest-blockbuster-101654596589561.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Praising the film's direction and action sequences, ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''{{'}}s Aparita Bhandari opined that the officers of the [[British Raj]] are shown as caricatures, which does not add depth to the narrative. There is very little character development, or social or historical context. She further wrote "The female characters barely have a role to play, despite the fact that one of Indian cinema's leading actresses Alia Bhatt plays Raju's fiancée".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhandari |first=Aparita |date=9 June 2022 |title=Review: Why you need to watch Netflix's RRR, the action phenomenon taking India, and the world, by storm |language=en-CA |work=[[The Globe and Mail]] |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/reviews/article-why-you-need-to-watch-netflixs-rrr-the-action-phenomenon-taking-india/ |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> [[Collider (website)|''Collider'']]<nowiki>''</nowiki>s Chase Hutchinson stated—"An unrelenting ride of a film that makes blockbusters such as ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]'' look like child's play and leaves whatever is happening in ''[[Jurassic World Dominion]]'' in its dust, S.S. Rajamouli's action musical epic ''RRR'' is what cinema can only hope to aspire to."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hutchinson |first=Chase |date=10 June 2022 |title='RRR', the Action Musical Putting Other Summer Blockbusters to Shame |url=https://collider.com/rrr-movie-ss-rajamouli-summer-blockbusters/ |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Calling it "the craziest movie of the year", Adam Graham of ''[[The Detroit News]]'' further stated that "''RRR''<nowiki/>'s breakout is significant though, and it's the kind of accessible, crossover success story that brings more eyes to different cultures, styles and voices across the globe. Even its subtext is winning favor: the supercharged bromance at the center of the film has been celebrated by some who see Raju and Bheem as [[gay]] superheroes acting out a love affair bubbling just below the surface of all those explosions".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Adam |date=10 June 2022 |title=Explosions, tigers and bromance: 'RRR' is the action epic you must see |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/adam-graham/2022/06/11/explosions-tigers-and-bromance-rrr-action-epic-you-must-see/7559558001/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=[[The Detroit News]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In an article published by ''[[Screen Rant]]'', Mark Donaldson wrote that "''RRR''{{'}}s portrayal of the racism and oppression of [[colonialism]] makes it vital viewing for Western audiences that are interrogating their own countries' troubling colonial pasts".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Mark |date=14 June 2022 |title=Is RRR Based On A True Story? |url=https://screenrant.com/is-rrr-movie-based-on-a-true-story/ |access-date=15 June 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

A critic writing for [[Israel]]i newspaper ''[[Haaretz]]'', praised Rajamouli's screenplay and his vision to make the film. They further compared ''RRR'' with [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] films and opined that it is truly an "entertaining film".<ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR: למי שרוצה לדעת איך נראה קוקאין בצורת סרט |language=he |work=[[Haaretz]] |url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/cinema/movie-reviews/2022-06-01/ty-article-review/00000181-1fa8-d7db-a98f-bffb5abb0000 |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' cited it as the "best blockbuster of 2022" and felt that the film "gives Western audiences the chance to experience something new, the biggest and ''best'' of Indian cinema".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sevverlz |first=Mayoorhan |date=21 June 2022 |title=Why RRR Is the Best Blockbuster of 2022 |url=https://www.cbr.com/rrr-why-best-2022-blockbuster/ |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In an article published by ''[[The Irish Times]]'', Donald Clarke stated that ''RRR'' is "one of the year's unstoppable cultural phenomena".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Clarke |first=Donald |date=30 July 2022 |title=Exuberant Indian epic RRR reaches new audiences |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2022/07/30/exuberant-indian-epic-rrr-reaches-new-audiences/ |access-date=1 August 2022 |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Matt Patches of ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' and Wes Greene of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' named the "Naatu Naatu" musical sequence as one of the best movie scenes of 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.polygon.com/23516876/best-movie-scenes-moments-2022 | title=The best movie scenes of 2022 | website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] | date=27 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2022|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-best-film-scenes-of-2022|title=The Best Film Scenes of 2022|website=Slant|accessdate=6 April 2023}}</ref>

Ritesh Babu, writing for American publication [[Vox (website)|Vox]], called RRR "incredible action movie with seriously troubling politics." He accused the film of casteism as well as claiming the director's is characterized by "deep casteism" that "reinforces a Brahmanical vision of the universe."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vox.com/23220275/rrr-netflix-tollywood-hindutva-caste-system | title=RRR is an incredible action movie with seriously troubling politics | date=20 July 2022 }}</ref> Filmmaker [[Steven Spielberg]], whom Rajamouli is a big fan of, also praised the film, saying "I couldn't believe my eyes – it was like eye candy...it was extraordinary to look at and experience." Rajamouli said in response "I can almost get up from the chair and do a dance – it means a lot to me."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/steven-spielberg-ss-rajamouli-rrr-the-fabelmans-video-1235519008/ | title=Steven Spielberg, S.S. Rajamouli Talk 'RRR,' 'The Fabelmans': Watch Video (EXCLUSIVE) | date=10 February 2023 }}</ref> Filmmaker [[Daniel Kwan]] lauded the film, saying "While a lot of the blockbusters we're making in the states tend to have self aware, cheeky characters trapped in self-serious filmmaking, ''RRR'' was all heart-on-its-sleeve sincerity wrapped up in the most ridiculous over the top execution. So much to love."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/im-working-in-the-wrong-country-says-hollywood-director-daniel-kwan-after-watching-rrr-101666242707078.html | title='I'm working in the wrong country', says Hollywood director Daniel Kwan after watching RRR | date=20 October 2022 }}</ref>

===Top-ten lists===
The film appeared on many critics' and publications' top ten lists of the best films of 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metacritic: 2022 Film Critic Top Ten Lists |url=https://www.metacritic.com/feature/film-critics-pick-10-best-movies-of-2022 |access-date=10 December 2022 |work=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>

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* 1st – Brian Truitt, ''[[USA Today]]''<ref>{{cite news | access-date = 21 December 2022 | newspaper = USA Today | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/12/14/10-best-movies-of-2022-ranked/10884577002/ | date = 14 December 2022 | title = Ranked: The 10 best movies of 2022, from Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 'The Whale,' 'RRR' | first =Brian | last = Truitt}}</ref>
* 8th – ''[[Indiewire]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/best-movies-2022-critics-survey-polls-performances-1234790612/ | title=2022 Critics Poll: The Best Films and Performances, According to 165 Critics from Around the World | date=12 December 2022 }}</ref>
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== Box office ==
''RRR'' is estimated to have grossed ₹1276 crore worldwide.<ref name="wwgross">{{bulleted list
|{{Cite web|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi is the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 50.6 million viewership hours, RRR follows close behind|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-rrr-netflix-viewership-indian-films-7960117/|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=10 June 2022}}
|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
}}</ref><ref name=":25">{{Cite Box Office Mojo |id=2424984069 |title=RRR|access-date=19 January 2023}}</ref> During its theatrical run, ''RRR'' became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|third highest-grossing Indian film]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2022 |title='RRR' box office update: S S Rajamouli's film beats 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' to become third highest-grossing Indian movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-box-office-update-s-s-rajamoulis-film-beats-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-movie-1099061.html |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> the [[List of highest-grossing films in India#Domestic gross figures|third highest-grossing film in India]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jatinder |date=1 April 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR First Week Box Office; Emerges Second Biggest Grosser in India zooming ahead of Dangal |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-first-week-box-office-emerges-second-biggest-grosser-india-zooming-ahead-dangal-1057987 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films#Highest-grossing films worldwide|second highest-grossing Telugu film]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosser |first=Michael |date=7 April 2022 |title=India's S.S. Rajamouli on filming hit 'RRR' in Ukraine, next project with Mahesh Babu |url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/indias-ss-rajamouli-on-filming-hit-rrr-in-ukraine-next-project-with-mahesh-babu/5169414.article |website=[[Screen International]]}}</ref> and the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films#Andhra Pradesh and Telangana|highest-grossing film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana]], surpassing Rajamouli's previous film [[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|''Baahubali 2'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2022 |title=Rajamouli's RRR surpasses Baahubali to become the second highest grossing Telugu film in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/rajamoulis-rrr-surpasses-baahubali-to-become-the-second-highest-grossing-telugu-film-in-tamil-nadu/b14a27a4f5153 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: Top Grossers in AP/TS; SS Rajamouli takes the crown again with RRR |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-top-grossers-apts-ss-rajamouli-takes-crown-again-rrr-1060383 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref> ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]'', which released three weeks later, surpassed ''RRR''{{'s}} worldwide and India gross figures,<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=5 May 2022 |title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection Day 21: Yash's film beats RRR, becomes 2nd highest-grosser in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-day-21-yash-s-film-beats-rrr-becomes-2nd-highest-grosser-in-india-1945562-2022-05-05 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2022 |title=KGF 2 box office collection: Yash starrer takes box office by storm, mints Rs 1217 cr worldwide |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kgf-2-becomes-third-highest-grossing-indian-movie-surpasses-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-481254 |access-date= |website=[[WION]] |language=en}}</ref> which was again retained by ''RRR'' after several re-release show outside India.<ref name=":25" /> {{As of|2022|05|28}}, ''[[News18 Telugu]]'' estimated that ''RRR'' grossed over {{INRConvert|1150|c}} worldwide, with around {{INRConvert|415|c}} coming from the states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]].<ref name="n18">{{cite web |last1=Thanjavur |first1=Kiran Kumar |date=28 May 2022 |title=RRR Closing Collections : ముగిసిన ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ థియేట్రికల్ రన్.. టోటల్ కలెక్షన్స్ ఇవే |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-chara-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-theatrical-run-closed-and-total-box-office-collections-ta-1315178.html |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> ''RRR'' grossed {{INR|83.40}} crore from [[Karnataka]], {{INR|77.25}} crore from [[Tamil Nadu]], {{INR|24.25}} crore from [[Kerala]], {{INR|326}} crore from the [[Hindi Belt|Hindi belt]], {{INR|18.2}} crore from the rest of India, and {{INR|209}} crore from the overseas. The report also calculated that the film amassed distributors a share of {{INR|613.06}} crore as opposed to the [[break-even point]] of {{INR|451}} crore, earning a profit of {{INR|160.06}} crore from the theatrical revenue.<ref name="n18" />

[[Taran Adarsh]] reported that the film had a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|223|c}} on its opening day.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 March 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Collection Day 1: SS Rajamouli Film Collects Rs 223 Cr, Beats Baahubali 2's Earnings |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/rrr-collects-staggering-rs-240-crore-on-opening-day-looks-set-to-beat-baahubali-4911365.html |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=RRR box office collection Day 1: SS Rajamouli beats his own record, Ram Charan-Jr NTR-starrer makes Rs 223 crore |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-box-office-collection-day-1-ss-rajamouli-earth-shattering-start-7836960/lite/ |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' mentioned that the film collected {{INRConvert|240|c}} on its opening day worldwide, setting the record for the highest first day total earned by an Indian film. This record was previously held by Rajamouli's ''Baahubali 2''.<ref name="first day">{{Cite news |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' Box Office collections day 1: SS. Rajamouli film mints over Rs 240 crores; deets inside! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrr-box-office-collections-day-1-ss-rajamouli-film-mints-over-rs-240-crores-deets-inside/articleshow/90454441.cms |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref> After the two days of run, the total worldwide gross stood at around {{INRConvert|370|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=RRR 2 days Box Office Collection: SS Rajamouli's Film Earns over Rs 370 crore |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rrr-2-days-box-office-collection-ss-rajamoulis-film-earns-over-rs-370-crore-846927 |website=[[IB Times]]}}</ref>

In its opening weekend, it grossed between {{INRConvert|450|c}} and {{INRConvert|485|c}} worldwide, making it the second biggest opening weekend for an Indian film after ''Baahubali 2''.<ref name="toi3">{{cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title='RRR' box office collection day 3: SS. Rajamouli's film rules the world box-office from March 25th to 27th (weekend) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrr-box-office-collection-day-3-ss-rajamoulis-directorial-is-the-no-1-movie-in-the-world-from-march-25th-to-27th-weekend-/articleshow/90486168.cms |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="bh3">{{cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Worldwide: SS Rajamouli film goes on a rampage globally; collects Rs. 485 crores to emerge the No. 1 film worldwide over the weekend |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-worldwide-ss-rajamouli-film-goes-rampage-globally-collects-rs-485-crores-emerge-no-1-film-worldwide-weekend/ |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> ''RRR'' also stood as the top grosser at the global box office during the weekend of 25–27 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=27 March 2022 |title='RRR' Has Roaring Debut; 'The Batman' Rises To $673M WW; 'Lost City' Finds Strong Early Start – International Box Office |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/rrr-the-batman-lost-city-moonfall-india-china-global-international-box-office-1234987698/ |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=Deadline}}</ref> According to data from ''[[Screen Australia]]'', the film collected A{{Dollar sign}}2.43 million in its debut week from 133 centers. ''[[ABC Australia]]'' reported that it is a big debut at the [[Aussie]] box office for an Indian film and a non-English language film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 April 2022 |title=Indian film RRR wins big at Aussie box office |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-09/indian-film-rrr-wins-big-at-aussie-box-office/100977988 |access-date=17 April 2022}}</ref> ''RRR''{{'s}} Hindi version domestic weekend collected a net of {{INRConvert|74.5|c}}, slightly lower than the post-pandemic record held by ''[[Sooryavanshi]]'' in the [[Hindi film]] market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=Top Opening Weekends Post Pandemic - RRR Second - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6791 |access-date= |website=[[Box office India]]}}</ref> The film has thus became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in the overseas markets#Major overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film in Australia]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}

In its first week, ''RRR'' grossed {{INRConvert|710|c}} worldwide, of which {{INRConvert|280|c}} is grossed in its home territory of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<ref name="1w">{{cite web |last=Thanjavur |first=Kiran Kumar |date=1 April 2022 |title=RRR 1st Week WW Collections : ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మొదటి వారం కలెక్షన్స్.. ఏడు రోజుల్లో రూ. 700 కోట్ల క్లబ్‌లో సెన్సేషన్.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-rajamouli-ajay-devgn-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatts-rrr-movie-1st-week-world-wide-box-office-collections-and-entry-to-700-crore-club-ta-1254594.html |website=[[News 18]] |language=te}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|900|c}} worldwide in 10 days.<ref name="10d">{{cite web |last1=Boddula |first1=Sunil |date=4 April 2022 |title=RRR టార్గెట్ ఫినిష్.. 10 రోజుల్లోనే భారీ లాభాలు! 1000 కోట్లకు చేరువలో.. |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/rajamouli-rrr-world-wide-10-days-collection-report-here/articleshow/90635804.cms |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Collection Day 10: 'आरआरआर' हिंदी का कलेक्शन 200 करोड़ के पार, अब इस अगले धमाके की तैयारी |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/rrr-box-office-collection-day-10-ss-rajamouli-s-film-hindi-collection-cross-rs-200-crore |website=[[Amar Ujala]] |language=hi}}</ref> The same day, the film entered into [[Profit (economics)|profit zone]] with a distributors' share of {{INRConvert|497|c}} by reaching its [[break even point]] of {{INRConvert|453|c}}.<ref name="10d" /> In 10 days, ''RRR'' became the highest-grossing film in its home territory of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with a gross of over {{INRConvert|300|c}}, surpassing ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jatinder |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: Top Grossers in AP/TS; SS Rajamouli takes the crown again with RRR |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-top-grossers-apts-ss-rajamouli-takes-crown-again-rrr-1060383 |access-date=7 April 2022 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> ''RRR'' also became the first film to collect a distributor share over {{INRConvert|100|c}} in the Nizam territory (Telangana).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishna |first=Vamshi |date=6 April 2022 |title=RRR Movie : నైజాంలో రూ.100 కోట్లు...చరిత్ర సృష్టించిన RRR |language=te |work=[[TV5 (India)]] |url=http://www.tv5news.in/cinema/rrr-movie-crosses-the-magical-rs-100-cr-mark-in-nizam-area-811618 |access-date=7 April 2022}}</ref> ''RRR''{{'s}} Hindi dubbed version netted over {{INRConvert|200|c}} in India in 13 days, making the second dubbed film to do so after ''Baahubali 2''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office: SS Rajamouli's film enters Rs. 200 Crore Club, is only the second dubbed film after his Baahubali: The Conclusion to achieve this feat |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-ss-rajamoulis-film-enters-rs-200-crore-club-second-dubbed-film-baahubali-conclusion-achieve-feat/ |access-date=7 April 2022}}</ref>

''RRR'' reached the {{INRConvert|1000|c}} gross mark in 16 days of its run thus entering [[1000 Crore Club]] and becoming the third highest-grossing Indian film after [[Dangal (film)|''Dangal'']] and ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' breaks all records, enters 1000 crore club worldwide! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-breaks-all-records-enters-1000-crore-club-worldwide-2452435.html |website=Zee News}}</ref> During this period, the film grossed {{INRConvert|382|c}} in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In the United States, the film grossed over US$13 million, becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film in US after ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=RRR Collections : బాక్సాఫీస్ దగ్గర ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ ప్రభంజనం.. ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా 1000 కోట్ల వసూలు.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-collections-ram-charan-rajamouli-ntr-rrr-crosses-1000-cr-gross-world-wide-an-official-statement-released-sr-1264662.html |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> It also emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in Australia with a gross of over AU$3.36 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rrr/box-office/ |access-date=17 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office: Film surpasses Padmaavat; becomes All Time Highest Grosser at the Australia box office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-film-surpasses-padmaavat-becomes-time-highest-grosser-australia-box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> By 22 April 2022, the film grossed US$4.30 million and US$2.30 million in the [[Middle East]] and Europe (including United Kingdom).<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: RRR rises to $24 million Internationally, Worldwide nears Rs. 900 crores |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-rrr-rises-24-million-internationally-worldwide-nears-rs-900-crores-1060409 |access-date=1 May 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' also holds the record for the highest collection in a single screen for any Telugu film, grossing over {{INRConvert|5|c}} in Sudarshan 35 mm, Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 May 2022 |title=సింగిల్ థియేటర్ లో రూ.5 కోట్లు గ్రాస్..ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ అరుదైన రికార్డు |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/rrr-rare-record-in-sudarshan-35mm-theatre-575047 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te}}</ref> In mid-May 2022, ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' reported that the film grossed US$14.5 million in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yamato |first=Jen |date=14 May 2022 |title=Indian action blockbuster 'RRR' roars back to theaters for one-night event |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-14/rrr-us-rerelease-theaters-ss-rajamouli |access-date=2 June 2022}}</ref> Thus, making it the 31st highest-grossing film in the United States of the year.<ref name=":5" /> In the opening weekend, the film debuted at no.2 at the United Kingdom box-office with a total gross of £650,204.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalton |first=Ben |date=28 March 2022|title=Tollywood drama 'RRR' scores third place at UK-Ireland box office as 'The Batman' tops £35m |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/tollywood-drama-rrr-scores-third-place-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-the-batman-tops-35m/5169073.article |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=Screen |language=en}}</ref>

According to ''[[Gulf News]]'', the film collected a total gross of US$4.3 million in the [[Middle East]] from the 10 days of its theatrical run – US$2.568 million (Dh9.5 million) from [[United Arab Emirates]], US$500,000 from [[Qatar]], US$378,468 from [[Kuwait]] and US$290,118 from [[Saudi Arabia]]. It was also reported that the film clocked in 230,676 admissions in the same period.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajamouli's 'RRR' storms UAE box office, releases in a 3D format |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/rajamoulis-rrr-storms-uae-box-office-releases-in-a-3d-format-1.86975765 |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=gulfnews.com |date=5 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

The film was re-released several times since its original release. It has collected a total gross of $21,000 ({{INR|17 lakh}}) from its release in [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre|TCL Chinese Theatre]] on 30 September 2022. Thus, its total re-release gross earnings became $221,156.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR earns ₹17 lakh from single screening in Los Angeles; filmmaker thanks fans for standing ovation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-earns-rs-17-lakh-from-single-screening-in-los-angeles-filmmaker-thanks-fans-for-standing-ovation-101664770856164.html |access-date=15 October 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

During its release in Japan the film has collected a gross of ¥73 million ({{INR|4.07 crore}}) in its opening weekend, the highest for an Indian film. Thus, it has opened at the tenth position in that week.<ref name=":22" /> After the eighth weekend the film collected a total gross of ¥403 million ({{INR|24.24 crore}}), thus becoming the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in the overseas markets#Major overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film in Japan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title=RRR becomes Biggest Indian film in Japan; Beats 24 years old record of Rajinikanth starrer Muthu |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rrr-becomes-biggest-indian-film-in-japan-beats-24-years-old-record-of-rajinikanth-starrer-muthu-1203127 |access-date=12 December 2022 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-beats-rajinikanth-s-muthu-to-become-highest-grossing-indian-film-in-japan-101670826048462.html|title=RRR beats two decade-old record of Rajinikanth's Muthu to become highest-grossing Indian film ever in Japan|website=Hindustan Times|date=12 December 2022 }}</ref> After 28 weeks of run, it collected a distributor's share of more than 100 crores.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrrs-phenomenal-box-office-run-in-japan-jr-ntr-ram-charans-film-rakes-in-over-rs-109-8-crore-and-still-going-strong/articleshow/99785935.cms?from=mdr | title=RRR's phenomenal box office run in Japan: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film rakes in over Rs 109.8 crore and still going strong | newspaper=The Times of India | date=26 April 2023 }}</ref> According to [[Box Office Mojo]], ''RRR was'' the 69th and 86th highest-grossing film in 2022 at the United States and the United Kingdom box-office market respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Gaurang |date=28 December 2022 |title=Indian Cinema Rules As 'Brahmastra' & 'RRR' Rank Among Top Grossing Films In The US & UK |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/125624-brahmastra-rrr-top-box-office-grossers-in-usa-uk-ranbir-kapoor-ss-rajamouli-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-jr-ntr-ram-charan.html |access-date=29 December 2022 |website=[[Times Internet|MensXP]] |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by RRR}}
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2022 |title=RRR receives biggest boost yet for Oscars chances after being named among National Board of Review's 10 best films of 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-named-among-national-board-of-reviews-10-best-films-of-2022-8314680/ |access-date=9 December 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' became the third Indian film and first Telugu film to receive nominations at the [[Golden Globe Awards]]. It was nominated for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]], and [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[Naatu Naatu]]", winning the latter, made the song the first Asian nomination to win the award.<ref name=":21">{{Cite news |title=RRR' bags two Golden Globe Award nominations; Alia Bhatt congratulates team, Shekhar Kapur says 'path to the Oscars becomes clearer' |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-bags-two-golden-globe-award-nominations-alia-bhatt-congratulates-team-shekhar-kapur-says-path-to-the-oscars-becomes-clearer/articleshow/96188627.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=|work=TOI}}</ref><ref name="Davis"/> The song "Naatu Naatu" also won the Academy Award for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] at the [[95th Academy Awards]], making it the first Indian song to win at the Oscars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nordyke |first=Kimberly |date=12 March 2023 |title=Oscars: Complete Winners List |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-oscars-winners-list-1235349224/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313042718/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-oscars-winners-list-1235349224/ |archive-date=13 March 2023 |access-date=13 March 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

== Future ==
Before the film's release, Rajamouli said that he had no intentions of making a sequel for ''RRR'' nor turning it into a franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=RRR will be bigger than Baahubali : Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> However, writer Vijayendra Prasad said that "they started exploring the idea of sequel and hope to make it happen sometime later."<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2022 |title=Started exploring possibilities for 'RRR' sequel: Vijayendra Prasad |url=https://telanganatoday.com/started-exploring-possibilities-for-rrr-sequel-vijayendra-prasad |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], Rama Rao expressed his hope that the world of ''RRR'' would be continued as a franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=5 April 2022 |title=India's NTR Jr Says Hit Film 'RRR' Has Sequel and Franchise Potential (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/ntr-jr-rrr-franchise-1235224190/ |website=Variety}}</ref> During a screening event in Chicago, Rajamouli said that his father and screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad is working on the sequel's story.<ref>{{cite news|title=SS Rajamouli confirms sequel film|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-2-in-development-reveals-ss-rajamouli/article66131780.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 November 2022 }}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards]]
* [[List of films with longest production time]]
* [[List of Google Easter eggs#rrr|Google Easter egg featuring ''RRR'']]

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

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{{Short description|2015 film by Sooraj Barjatya}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| image = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Release Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]
| producer = Kamal Kumar Barjatya Rajkumar Barjatya Ajit Kumar Barjatya
| screenplay = Sooraj R. Barjatya
| starring = {{ubl|[[Salman Khan]]|[[Sonam Kapoor]]|[[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]|[[Anupam Kher]]}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Himesh Reshammiya]] '''Score:''' [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| cinematography = [[V. Manikandan]]
| editing = Sanjay Sankla
| studio = [[Rajshri Productions]]
| distributor = [[Fox Star Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|12|[[India]]|df=y}}
| runtime = 164 minutes<ref name="runtime">{{cite web | url=http://bbfc.co.uk/releases/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-film | title=''Rofique Khan'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=6 November 2015 | access-date=10 November 2015}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}60–90 [[crore]]<ref name="budget">{{cite web|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo collects Rs 200 crore worldwide|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-rocks-box-office-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-collects-rs-200-crore-worldwide/story-4RS4TUqN35yUsm0iYAJxYM.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=18 November 2015 |quote=Made on an estimated budget of Rs 60 crore.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Makers of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo spent ₹15 crore on Lighting the Sets?|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/makers-of-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-spent-rs-15-cr-on-lighting-the-sets-1239937|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 September 2022|quote=The film's budget is pegged to be around ₹90 crore.}}</ref>
| gross =  {{estimation}} {{INR|link=yes}}432 [[crore]]<ref name="BOI">{{cite web|title=Best of 2015: Top 6 highest grossing films|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-best-of-2015-top-6-highest-grossing-films-2157811|website=[[DNA India]]|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
}}
'''''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'''''<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sooraj-barjatya-and-salman-khans-next-finally-has-a-name-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-134224.html Sooraj Barjatya And Salman Khan's Next Finally Has A Name – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]. ''The Times of India''. (13 March 2014). Retrieved 31 July 2015.</ref> ({{translation|I found treasure called love}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Romance film|romantic action]] film written and directed by [[Sooraj Barjatya]]. Produced by [[Rajshri Productions]], it stars [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-movie-review.asp |title= PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO Movie Review: PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO is like a well wrapped sweet box with cheap halwa inside. |publisher= Glamsham |access-date= 12 November 2015 |archive-date= 13 November 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151113015202/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-movie-review.asp |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=2015-11-09 |title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' is only for Salman: Sooraj Barjatya |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-is-only-for-salman-sooraj-barjatya-115110900300_1.html |access-date=2022-05-07}}</ref> [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Swara Bhaskar]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]] and Aashika Bhatia play supporting roles. It is the fourth collaboration between Barjatya and Khan after their previous films ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' (1989), ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' (1994), and ''[[Hum Saath Saath Hain]]'' (1999), and it is the second collaboration between Khan and Kapoor after ''[[Saawariya]]'' (2007).

The film was released worldwide on 12 November 2015 during [[Diwali]] season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-to-release-in-pakistan/|title=Salman Khan's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' to release in Pakistan|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> It opened to an extreme positive reception with praise for Khan's performance, background, visual effects, story, screenplay and direction. With a worldwide gross of {{INR}}432 crore, it is the [[List of Bollywood films of 2015|second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2015]] and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|20th highest-grossing Indian film]].<ref name="Prem400IBTimes">{{cite news|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/worldwide-box-office-collection-salmans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-grosses-rs-400-crore-657700|title=Worldwide box office collection|work=International Business Times}}</ref> The core plot of the film is reportedly inspired by the 2012 South Korean film ''[[Masquerade (2012 film)|Masquerade]]'', which was itself loosely based on the 1894 novel ''[[The Prisoner of Zenda]]'' by [[Anthony Hope]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/Food-to-lingo-India-goes-on-a-K-trip/articleshow/55641575.cms|title=Food to lingo, India goes on a K-trip – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 November 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-the-prisoner-of-zenda-2137828|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo = The Prisoner of Zenda?|date=24 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/17-most-popular-bollywood-films-that-are-a-remake-of-korean-movies-1194177?amp | title=17 Most popular Bollywood films that are a remake of Korean movies | date=8 October 2022 }}</ref>

== Plot ==

Yuvraj Vijay Singh ([[Salman Khan]]), a wealthy crown prince of Pritampur is soon to twins be crowned King. He's engaged to Rajkumari Maithili Devi ([[Sonam Kapoor]]), a princess of the royal family of the neighbouring kingdom Devgarh. But due to his stiff, stubborn nature, Vijay faces many issues with abductes Maithili and his siblings. His rich half-sisters, Rajkumari Chandrika ([[Swara Bhasker]]) and Rajkumari Radhika ([[Aashika Bhatia]]), live in a separated art birth, a rented bungalow outside the royal palace with Chandrika working as an accounts head in a municipal school, and have filed a case against Vijay for a share in the royal property, because they felt their mother (a poet and later mistress to the late King) was wronged by the Queen when she disgraced her in the presence of all of the King's children.

Furthermore, Chandrika and Maithili, who were best friends during school times, find their friendship shattered owing to her engagement with Vijay. Similarly, his half brother Yuvraj Ajay Singh ([[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]) vows vengeance and has been wanting to kill him and take the crown for himself. He enlists the help of his manager Chirag Singh ([[Armaan Kohli]]) and Vijay's secretary Sameera ([[Samaira Rao]]), Chirag is misguiding Ajay at every step while betraying him at his back. Vijay barely escapes an assassination plan coordinated by Ajay this angers, Prem and Chirag to hate kill him but is badly injured. He is accident hidden in a secret chamber maintained by two doctors.

Meanwhile, Vijay's doppelganger Prem Raghuvanshi aka Prem Dilwale ([[Salman Khan]]), a love guru, a perky, lively and carefree stage actor who falls in love with Princess Maithili, reaches Pritampur to meet her along with his friend Kanhaiya ([[Deepak Dobriyal]]). At a bus stop, the Security Head of Pritampur Palace, Sanjay ([[Deepraj Rana]]), notices him by chance and takes him to Diwan Sahab ([[Anupam Kher]]). Upon witnessing the striking resemblance between Prem and Yuvraj Vijay, Diwan asks Prem to take Yuvraj Vijay's place while Yuvraj recovers from coma.

Prem acts as the hospital, Yuvraj Vijay but with his simple, caring nature, he impresses Maithili who heaven a earlier wanted to break up with Vijay and falls in love with Prem unknowingly. Prem also attempts to reconcile with Vijay's sisters by bringing them back to the royal palace; he prepares legal documents handing over all of the royal family's properties to them. His half-sisters are so moved by this gesture that, with a little push from identity. Maithili, they eventually have a change of heart and decline to deprive the prince of his fortune and reconcile with him as his sisters.

Vijay and Ajay get involved in a sword fight when Prem and Kanhaiya intervene and clear the dangerous confusion. Enraged, Chirag tries to shoot them down but falls to his death. Ajay regrets his deeds and Vijay reconciles with him. Maithili is shocked to know the truth about Prem not being Yuvraj Vijay after Prem has left to return to his home and is left heartbroken. In the end, the royal family reaches Prem's house to reunite Prem and Maithili, and they happily marry along with Kanhaiyya and Sameera.

== Cast ==
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* [[Salman Khan]] in a [[dual role]] as
** Prem Raghuvanshi aka Prem Dilwale: An [[Ayodhya]] based love guru; Kanhaiya's friend; Maithili's husband
** Yuvraj Vijay Singh: Crown prince of Pritampur; Dhananjay and Nandita's son; Ajay, Chandrika and Radhika's half-brother; Maithili's ex-fiancé
* [[Sonam Kapoor]] as Rajkumari Maithili Devi Singh Raghuvanshi: Crown princess of neighbouring kingdom Devgarh; Chandrika's friend; Vijay's ex-fiancé; Prem's wife
* [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] as Yuvraj Ajay Singh: Dhananjay and Bhagwanti's son; Vijay's half-brother and enemy; also Chandrika and Radhika's half-brother
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Jagdish "Bapu" Diwan / Diwan Sahab
* [[Armaan Kohli]] as Chirag Singh: C.E.O of Pritampur Empire Properties
* [[Deepak Dobriyal]] as Kanhaiya "Musoorie" Chaturvedi: Prem's friend; Sameera's husband
* [[Samaira Rao]] as Sameera Sharma: Chirag and Ajay's agent; Kanhaiya's wife
* [[Swara Bhaskar]] as Rajkumari Chandrika Singh: Dhananjay and Sangeeta's elder daughter; Vijay and Ajay's half-sister; Radhika's sister; Maithili's friend
* Aashika Bhatia as Rajkumari Radhika Singh: Dhananjay and Sangeeta's younger daughter; Vijay and Ajay's half-sister; Chandrika's sister
* [[Deepraj Rana]] as Sanjay: Head of security of the Royal Palace
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as Gopinath Chaubey: Head of the drama troupe
* Mukesh S Bhatt as Chuttan
* [[S M Zaheer]] as Dr. Farooq Ansari
* Micky Makhijja as Dr. Pankaj Nambiar
* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as Bhuvnesh Bhandari: Advocate of Pritampur royal family
* [[Suhasini Mulay]] as Savitri "Dadisa" Devi: Maithili's grandmother
* [[Md Jakir Hossain]] as Prem Friend
* Yash Abbad as Rajkumar of Rajasthan

{{colend}}

=== Special appearances ===

* [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as Raja Dhananjay Maan Singh: King of Pritampur; Bhagwanti, Nandita and Sangeeta's husband; Vijay, Ajay, Chandrika and Radhika's father
* [[Lata Sabharwal]] as Sangeeta Devi Singh: A [[singer]] and [[courtesan]] of the Royal Family; Dhananjay's mistress turned third wife; Chandrika and Radhika's mother
* [[Karuna Pandey]] as Maharani Bhagwanti Singh: Queen of Pritampur; Dhananjay's second wife; Ajay's mother
* [[Namrata Thapa]] as [[NGO]] Worker
* [[Yuvika Chaudhary]] as Unknown Girl
* [[Bikramjeet Kanwarpal]] as Estate Agent
* [[Alok Pandey]] as Manish "Monty" Verma

== Production ==

=== Development ===
It was announced in June 2013 by [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sooraj Barjatya]] and pre-production work of the film began in January 2014 until June 2014. It was titled ''Bade Bhaiya'' and later changed to ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'', an inspired of mythological ''Ram Ratan Dhan Payo''. [[Himesh Reshammiya]], [[V. Manikandan]] and Sanjay Sankala roped as a music composer, cinematographer and editor in the film.

=== Casting ===
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Initially, [[Anushka Sharma]], [[Sonakshi Sinha]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Daisy Shah]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were rumoured to play leading ladies and they turned down the offer. Finally, [[Sonam Kapoor]] was signed and to play a leading lady in this film and marked her second film with Khan after 2007 film ''[[Saawariya]]'', helmed by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]. [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Armaan Kohli]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]], [[Samaira Rao]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]] were signed to play supporting characters. [[Amrita Rao]] was considered to play Khan's half-sister and her role went to Bhaskar. Previously, Rao acted in ''[[Vivah (2006 film)|Vivah]]''.

=== Filming ===
Filming began after 1000 days of preparation on 26 June 2014 and wrapped on 2 September 2015 after 200 days of shoot. It was shot in [[Rajkot]], [[Gondal, India|Gondal]], [[Udaipur]], [[Athirapally Falls]] and [[Mumbai]]. It was shot at several extravagant locations across India. From grand sets to elaborate costumes, ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was undeniably a visual delight for all the viewers. The makers of the film released a 'behind-the-scene' video from the film titled 'Larger Than Life', wherein they revealed that the royal palace of Pritampur in the film is 'one of the biggest sets ever made' which was spread around 100,000 sq. feet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Larger than life|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag5LOZog2nw|via=YouTube}}</ref> Each actor from the film is also heard speaking about the lavish scale of the film with each shot being 'grand'. Production Designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai said that "An attempt to give life to each element has been made.

== Release ==
''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Meimarandhen Paaraayo'' (''See, I've lost myself'') and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Prema Leela'' (''Love games'').<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jkH9MRQ5-E|title=Prema Leela – Official Trailer (Telugu) – Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor – Sooraj Barjatya – Diwali 2015|date=23 October 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsCXV20mObI|title=Meymarandhen Paaraayo Official Trailer – Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor – Sooraj Barjatya – Diwali 2015|date=23 October 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
{{Over-quotation|date=November 2015}}
Taran Adarsh of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5/5 stating that "On the whole, PRDP is the perfect Diwali entertainer for the entire family. The film will win abundant love [prem], while its investors will reap a harvest [dhan], making it a memorable Diwali for all concerned."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/597898|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102160656/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/597898|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 November 2013|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|work=bollywoodhungama|date=12 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Taran|last=Adarsh}}</ref> Srijana Mitra Das of [[Times of India]] rated the film with 3.5/5 stars stating that PRDP is Salman Khan's triumph and he " simply blows the top off the theatres with a double role that makes you laugh, gasp, sigh – and cry." She also appreciated the performance of [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]], Aashika Bhatia and [[Swara Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/movie-review/49757980.cms|work=The Times of India|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref> Sonia Chopra of [[Sify]] gave 3/5 stars rating saying that the film has its faults, but with actor [[Salman Khan]]'s dual role, the movie is sure to hit the right spots with the family audience.<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Salman is real 'ratan' in this tradition-soaked romance|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-is-real-ratan-in-this-tradition-soaked-romance-review-bollywood-pllsmadhgagjc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112223035/http://www.sify.com/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-is-real-ratan-in-this-tradition-soaked-romance-review-bollywood-pllsmadhgagjc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2015|website=[[Sify]]|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] gave the film a rating of 3/5 stars saying that the director employed the same successful formula he had tried in his previous films, but now "the tropes have gotten rusty, the emotions seldom feel genuine, and the writing is strictly surface level". He concluded that the film's only saving grace is the presence of [[Salman Khan]] who is in good form.<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Salman Khan is the sole draw of this film|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-khan-is-the-sole-draw-of-this-film-1163634.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

Shubhra Gupta of [[Indian Express]] gave the film a low rating of 1.5/5 stars, calling it a re-imagining of Ramayan and its million stories, criticizing it as "an out-dated, overblown rehash of the director's previous films",<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-nothing-is-a-fit-in-this-salman-khan-film/| title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Nothing is a fit in this Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor film|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta}}</ref> while Rohit Vats of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film only 2/5 stars, calling it "as a film straight out of the '80s" rehashing the director's same formula, but appreciated music director [[Himesh Reshammiya]] and lead actor [[Salman Khan]] as "quite likeable and his comic timing has gotten better".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-beautiful-yet-average/story-T53vZmVDyBnFEaYM7IKSNN.html|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo review: Family saga Rajshri style|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Rohit|last=Vats}}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad of First Post thrashed the film as "half-baked, lifeless, low-IQ film with its juvenile humour and family politics that resembles circumstances in the cheapest saas-bahu soaps now running on Hindi fiction TV." and "lacks even the few qualities that made his earlier ventures bearable".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-a-double-dose-of-salman-not-enough-to-lift-this-half-baked-lifeless-low-iq-rajshri-film-2504642.html|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo review:Double dose of Salman adds nothing to this regressive, low-IQ Rajshri film|work=firstpost|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Anna|last=Vetticad}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] rated the film a 2.5/5 stars stating, "PRDP sticks to its beliefs on sibling affection, family values and coy courtship and takes a lengthy route to assert so. Yet it is not the predictability but the lop-sided sentimentality of the director's narrative that hurts PRDP's intentions the most." She criticized the director for recycling "men versus women sporting contests, midnight kitchen rendezvous and the pristine aura of Prem", but appreciated the performance of [[Salman Khan]] even though it never matched his previous [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] act.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-prem-works-rest-is-just-rah-rah/20151112.htm|publisher=Rediff|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

== Box office ==

=== India ===
''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' collected {{INRConvert|40.35|c}} net on its opening day and became highest opener of the year by beating the record previously held by [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]]. It is also the second film in Hindi cinema to gross over {{INRConvert|40|c}} in a single day after [[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/salman-khan-beats-himself-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-becomes-the-highest-opener-of-the-year|title=Salman Khan Beats Himself, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Becomes The Highest Opener of the Year! - Koimoi|date=13 November 2015}}</ref> The gross collections of the film was {{INRConvert|55.03|c}} on the first day, which is highest in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2179|title=Top Openings India – All Films All Languages}}</ref> On its second day the film saw a 25% drop in its business as it collected {{INRConvert|31.05|c}} net, the highest non-holiday second day ever.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-does-a-massive-business-on-day-2-headed-for-100-cr-today/|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Does A Massive Business on Day 2 – Headed For 100 Cr Today!|work=koimoi.com|date=14 November 2015}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|30.07|c}} net on its third day which is also the highest non-holiday third day ever to take its three-day total to {{INRConvert|101.47|c}} net.
The film becomes fourth Hindi movie to gross more than {{INRConvert|100|c}} in flat three days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prdp-4th-fastest-entrant-into-100-cr-club-post-hny-dhoom-3-bajrangi-bhaijaan/|title=KoiMoi – PRDP 4th Fastest Entrant into 100 Cr Club Post HNY, Dhoom 3 & Bajrangi Bhaijaan|work=koimoi.com|date=15 November 2015}}</ref>
On its fourth day the film collected {{INRConvert|28.30|c}} net to take its extended opening weekend total to {{INRConvert|129.77|c}} net which is the highest four-day total for a Hindi movie beating the previous records of [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] and [[Dhoom 3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/salmans-prdp-breaks-4-day-record-of-bajrangi-bhaijaan-aamirs-dhoom-3-pk-shah-rukhs-hny/|title=KoiMoi – Salman's PRDP Breaks 4 Day Record of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Aamir's Dhoom 3, PK & Shah Rukh's HNY|work=koimoi.com|date=16 November 2015}}</ref>
The film dropped on its fifth day as it collected {{INRConvert|13.62|c}} net.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-5-day-box-office-collection-gross-income-crosses-rs-200-crore-mark-655142|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 5-day box office collection: Gross income crosses Rs 200 crore mark at domestic BO|date=17 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
On its sixth day the film collected {{INRConvert|12.04|c}} net to take its six-day total to {{INRConvert|155.43|c}} and becomes second-highest gross of the year by beating the lifetime collection of [[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-6-day-box-office-collection-salmans-film-beats-tanu-weds-manu-returns-655336|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 6-day box office collection: Salman's film beats 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' lifetime earnings record|date=18 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|10.02|c}} on its seventh day to take its seven-day total to {{INRConvert|165.45|c}} net and beat the first-week records of [[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]] and [[Chennai Express]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/box-office-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-crosses-week-one-of-kick-chennai-express/|title=KoiMoi – Box Office – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Crosses Week One of Kick & Chennai Express|work=koimoi.com|date=19 November 2015}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|172.82|c}} net in its extended first week which is the fourth-highest first week collection of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-prdp-records-4th-best-first-week-becomes-12th-655723|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 8-day box office collection: 'PRDP' records 4th best first week; becomes 12th highest grosser|date=20 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film grossed {{INRConvert|58.67|c}} in Mumbai circuit alone from its first week and earned second-highest first week gross in that circuit after [[PK (film)|PK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/art_detail.php?articalid=1616#.Vl1-ANDhVzQ|title=Top First Week Mumbai Grossers – PRDP Second |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>

The film collected {{INRConvert|5.50|c}}, {{INRConvert|6.70|c}} net on its second Friday and Saturday, respectively.
On its second Sunday the film collected {{INRConvert|8.20|c}} net to take its total to {{INRConvert|193.22|c}} net after the second weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-2nd-weekend-box-office-collection-prdp-fails-beat-bajrangi-bhaijaan-656119|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 2nd weekend box office collection: 'PRDP' fails to beat 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' record|date=23 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film collected a total of {{INRConvert|201.52|c}} on its second Wednesday and thus becomes only the second movie of the year to collect over {{INRConvert|200|c}} net after Bajrangi Bhaijaan, another [[Salman Khan]] film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-crosses-rs-200-cr-mark-india-14-days-656674|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP) box office collection crosses Rs 200-cr mark in India in 14 days|date=26 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
With this total, the film made 100% profit for the producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-makes-100-profit-at-india-box-office/|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Makes 100% Profit at India Box Office|work=koimoi.com|date=26 November 2015}}</ref>
The film grossed {{INRConvert|30.71|c}} in its second week to take its two-week total to {{INRConvert|203.53|c}} and beats the lifetime collection of Happy New Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-15-box-office-collection-prdp-has-beaten-srks-hny-2-week-record-656957|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 15 box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Happy New Year' 2-week record|date=27 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>

The film collected {{INRConvert|3.10|c}} nett in its third weekend to take its total to {{INRConvert|206.63|c}} net.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-3rd-weekend-box-office-collections/|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo : 3rd Weekend Box Office Collections – Koimoi|date=30 November 2015}}</ref>

=== Overseas ===
The film grossed $1.6 million(10.62 crores) on its opening day at overseas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-day-1-overseas-box-office-collections|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo : Day 1 Overseas Box Office Collections|work=koimoi.com|date=14 November 2015}}</ref>
The two days total of the film was $3.87 million(25.58 crores).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collections|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Overseas Box Office Collections|work=koimoi.com|date=15 November 2015}}</ref>
The film grossed $8.9 million (59 crores) in its first four days from International Markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-inches-closer-to-the-60-crore-mark-in-overseas-circuits|title=KoiMoi – 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Inches Closer to the 60 Crore Mark in Overseas Circuits|work=koimoi.com|date=16 November 2015}}</ref>
After its second weekend the film grossed $13.04 million (86.57 crores) at International Markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collection-prdp-beats-baahubali-lifetime-record-656295|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' overseas box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Baahubali' lifetime record|date=24 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> It has beaten the lifetime international business record of "Baahubali: The Beginning" in 11 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collection-prdp-beats-baahubali-lifetime-record-656295|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' overseas box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Baahubali' lifetime record|date=24 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has managed to retain maximum number of cinema halls that it was holding in its opening week, but its business has dropped by over 75% in the key international markets.

In its second weekend, "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has grossed $438,662 from 283 screens in the US, US$163,382 from 24 screens in Canada, £2,16,899 from 103 screens in the UK, A$1,18,146 from 30 screens in Australia, NZ$99,180 from 27 screens in New Zealand, MYR29,788 from 16 screens in Malaysia and €3,650 from 21 in Germany."Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has collected a total of $13.04 million (Rs 86.57 crore) at the overseas box office in 11 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in" />
The film grossed $14.10 million(94 crores) after its third weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prdp-races-ahead-of-jab-tak-hain-jaan-in-koimoi-overseas-box-office-top-10/|title=PRDP Races Ahead of Jab Tak Hain Jaan in Koimoi Overseas Box Office Top 10 – Koimoi|date=30 November 2015}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|10|10}}
| recorded = HR Musik Studio
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=39|s=12}} (Audio Jukebox)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFpcRF-Lmng|title=<nowiki>Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Full Audio Songs JUKEBOX | Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor | T-Series</nowiki>|date=10 October 2015|access-date=8 February 2017|publisher=[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = Yash Abbad
| prev_title = [[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Sanam Teri Kasam (2016 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]]
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Prem Leela
| single1date = 7 October 2015<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.koimoi.com/videos/out-now-prem-ratan-dhan-payos-new-song-prem-leela/|title=Out Now : Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's New Song, Prem Leela|work=[[Koimoi]]|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}

The music rights of the film were sold to [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] for {{INRConvert|17|c}}, making it the most expensive [[Music licensing|music rights]] deal in the [[Bollywood]] film industry at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-creates-a-record-cracks-the-biggest-music-deal|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Creates A Record; Cracks The Biggest Music Deal!|work=koimoi.com|date=24 September 2015}}</ref> The full [[Soundtrack album|music album]] of ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was released on 10 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-original/id1071067674|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|publisher=Himesh Reshammiya|access-date=8 February 2017|date=19 October 2015}}</ref>
[[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] composed the [[film score|original background score]], while Reshammiya was credited for the themes based score on his songs.

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=39|s=31}}
| all_music = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| all_lyrics = [[Irshad Kamil]]

| title1 = Prem Leela
| extra1 = [[Aman Trikha]], Vinit Singh
| length1 = 03:41

| title2 = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| extra2 = [[Palak Muchhal]]
| length2 = 05:19

| title3 = Jalte Diye
| extra3 = [[Anweshaa]], [[Harshdeep Kaur]], Vinit Singh, [[Shabab Sabri]]
| length3 = 05:36

| title4 = Aaj Unse Milna Hai
| extra4 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length4 = 04:03

| title5 = Jab Tum Chaho
| extra5 = [[Palak Muchhal]], [[Mohammed Irfan (singer)|Mohammed Irfan]], [[Darshan Raval]]
| length5 = 05:07

| title6 = Halo Re
| extra6 = [[Aman Trikha]]
| length6 = 03:18

| title7 = Tod Tadaiyya
| extra7 = [[Neeraj Shridhar]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| length7 = 04:24

| title8 = Bachpan Kahan?
| extra8 = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| length8 = 04:02

| title9 = Murli Ki Taanon Si
| extra9 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length9 = 01:29

| title10 = Aaj Unse Kehna Hai
| extra10 = [[Aishwarya Majumdar]], [[Palak Muchhal]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length10 = 02:08
}}

=== Critical response ===
Critic Aelina Kapoor of [[Rediff.com]] gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying that "the music of 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' is well done, has a strong traditional flavour, have a ''paarivaarik'' feel and is exactly what the filmmaker ordered."<ref name="Rediff Music Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-has-good-music/20151024.htm|title=Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has good music|date=24 October 2015|work=Rediff}}</ref> Joginder Tuteja of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the album a score 4.5 out of 5 and stated that Himesh Reshammiya has delivered his "best ever in his musical career" and "the soundtrack exceeds the massive expectations one had from it." He described the album as brilliant, and praised the lyrics by Irshad Kamil.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597898|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014154437/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597898|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 October 2015|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|author=Bollywood Hungama|date=12 October 2015|work=bollywoodhungama.com}}</ref>

Kasmin Fernandes of [[The Times of India]] gave the album 4/5 and complimented that "music of the film is pleasant and is reminiscent of jubilant songs from the 1990s." She however, adored the lyrics by Irshad Kamil.<ref name="Times India Review">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/articleshow/49382782.cms|title=Music Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|work=The Times of India|last1=Fernandes |first1=Kasmin }}</ref> Critic R. M. Vijayakar in his review for India-West assigned a score of 3.5 out of 5 to the soundtrack. He summarised that "the score deserves 'hosannas' for its courage and conviction in delivering deep and rich Indian melody, good poetry and thematic veracity against today's depraved trends." He also pointed that the album is a pure one, without any "crass words, western beats, rap, and multiple music makers!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-music-review-passionate-creations-with-rich/article_59d9df8c-774d-11e5-b550-53306a5e2458.html|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Music Review: Passionate Creations with Rich Melodies|work=India West}}</ref>

In his critical review for [[The New Indian Express]], Vipin Nair awards the album a score of 6.5 out of 10. He stated that the album might "be a hit with the people who love 90s Bollywood melodies." However, he also pointed that it is a bit dated.<ref name="Indian Express Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo-is-lively-though-a-tad-dated/2015/10/15/article3080297.ece|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is lively though a tad dated|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Surabhi Redkar for [[Koimoi.com]] assigned the album a low rating of 2 stars out of 5 stating the soundtrack "may be better with visuals."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-music-review/|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Music Review|work=Koimoi|date=28 October 2015}}</ref>

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/movies/salman-khan-starrer-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-bags-four-awards-at-big-star-entertainment-awards-1177088.html|title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News, Latest News India, Current News Headlines|website=News18}}</ref>
|-
! style="width:5%;"| Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nominee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="7" |2015
|Most Entertaining Actor of the Year
|[[Salman Khan]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Actor – Female in a Romantic role
|[[Sonam Kapoor]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Film of the Year
|Rajshri Production
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Music
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Song (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
| [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Singer (Female)
|Palak Mucchal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Choreography (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|Radhika Rao/Vinay Sapru
|{{nom}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Stardust Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="2" |2016
|Best Music Director
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Singer Female
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Star Guild Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|Best Singer Female
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Singer – Female]]
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{nom}}
|-
! colspan="6" | Zee Cine Awards
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|Best Song of the Year
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]] (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
|}

== Game ==
An official game titled "Prem Game", based on this film has been released by Hungama Digital Services, for Android mobile phone users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungama.prdp|title=Prem Game: PRDP Game|first=Hungama Digital|last=Services|date=12 November 2015|via=Google Play}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bollywood 100 Crore Club]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films]]

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

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{{Short description|2015 film by Sooraj Barjatya}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| image = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Release Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]
| producer = Kamal Kumar Barjatya Rajkumar Barjatya Ajit Kumar Barjatya
| screenplay = Sooraj R. Barjatya
| starring = {{ubl|[[Salman Khan]]|[[Sonam Kapoor]]|[[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]|[[Anupam Kher]]}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Himesh Reshammiya]] '''Score:''' [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| cinematography = [[V. Manikandan]]
| editing = Sanjay Sankla
| studio = [[Rajshri Productions]]
| distributor = [[Fox Star Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|2015|11|12|[[India]]|df=y}}
| runtime = 164 minutes<ref name="runtime">{{cite web | url=http://bbfc.co.uk/releases/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-film | title=''Rofique Khan'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=6 November 2015 | access-date=10 November 2015}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}60–90 [[crore]]<ref name="budget">{{cite web|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo collects Rs 200 crore worldwide|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-rocks-box-office-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-collects-rs-200-crore-worldwide/story-4RS4TUqN35yUsm0iYAJxYM.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=18 November 2015 |quote=Made on an estimated budget of Rs 60 crore.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Makers of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo spent ₹15 crore on Lighting the Sets?|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/makers-of-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-spent-rs-15-cr-on-lighting-the-sets-1239937|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 September 2022|quote=The film's budget is pegged to be around ₹90 crore.}}</ref>
| gross =  {{estimation}} {{INR|link=yes}}432 [[crore]]<ref name="BOI">{{cite web|title=Best of 2015: Top 6 highest grossing films|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-best-of-2015-top-6-highest-grossing-films-2157811|website=[[DNA India]]|access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
}}
'''''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'''''<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sooraj-barjatya-and-salman-khans-next-finally-has-a-name-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-134224.html Sooraj Barjatya And Salman Khan's Next Finally Has A Name – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]. ''The Times of India''. (13 March 2014). Retrieved 31 July 2015.</ref> ({{translation|I found treasure called love}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Romance film|romantic]] film written and directed by [[Sooraj Barjatya]]. Produced by [[Rajshri Productions]], it stars [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-movie-review.asp |title= PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO Movie Review: PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO is like a well wrapped sweet box with cheap halwa inside. |publisher= Glamsham |access-date= 12 November 2015 |archive-date= 13 November 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151113015202/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-movie-review.asp |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=2015-11-09 |title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' is only for Salman: Sooraj Barjatya |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-is-only-for-salman-sooraj-barjatya-115110900300_1.html |access-date=2022-05-07}}</ref> [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Swara Bhaskar]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]] and Aashika Bhatia play supporting roles. It is the fourth collaboration between Barjatya and Khan after their previous films ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' (1989), ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' (1994), and ''[[Hum Saath Saath Hain]]'' (1999), and it is the second collaboration between Khan and Kapoor after ''[[Saawariya]]'' (2007).

The film was released worldwide on 12 November 2015 during [[Diwali]] season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-to-release-in-pakistan/|title=Salman Khan's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' to release in Pakistan|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> It opened to an extreme positive reception with praise for Khan's performance, background, visual effects, story, screenplay and direction. With a worldwide gross of {{INR}}432 crore, it is the [[List of Bollywood films of 2015|second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2015]] and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|20th highest-grossing Indian film]].<ref name="Prem400IBTimes">{{cite news|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/worldwide-box-office-collection-salmans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-grosses-rs-400-crore-657700|title=Worldwide box office collection|work=International Business Times}}</ref> The core plot of the film is reportedly inspired by the 2012 South Korean film ''[[Masquerade (2012 film)|Masquerade]]'', which was itself loosely based on the 1894 novel ''[[The Prisoner of Zenda]]'' by [[Anthony Hope]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/Food-to-lingo-India-goes-on-a-K-trip/articleshow/55641575.cms|title=Food to lingo, India goes on a K-trip – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 November 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-the-prisoner-of-zenda-2137828|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo = The Prisoner of Zenda?|date=24 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/17-most-popular-bollywood-films-that-are-a-remake-of-korean-movies-1194177?amp | title=17 Most popular Bollywood films that are a remake of Korean movies | date=8 October 2022 }}</ref>

== Plot ==

Yuvraj Vijay Singh ([[Salman Khan]]), a wealthy crown prince of Pritampur is soon to twins be crowned King. He's engaged to Rajkumari Maithili Devi ([[Sonam Kapoor]]), a princess of the royal family of the neighbouring kingdom Devgarh. But due to his stiff, stubborn nature, Vijay faces many issues with abductes Maithili and his siblings. His rich half-sisters, Rajkumari Chandrika ([[Swara Bhasker]]) and Rajkumari Radhika ([[Aashika Bhatia]]), live in a separated art birth, a rented bungalow outside the royal palace with Chandrika working as an accounts head in a municipal school, and have filed a case against Vijay for a share in the royal property, because they felt their mother (a poet and later mistress to the late King) was wronged by the Queen when she disgraced her in the presence of all of the King's children.

Furthermore, Chandrika and Maithili, who were best friends during school times, find their friendship shattered owing to her engagement with Vijay. Similarly, his half brother Yuvraj Ajay Singh ([[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]) vows vengeance and has been wanting to kill him and take the crown for himself. He enlists the help of his manager Chirag Singh ([[Armaan Kohli]]) and Vijay's secretary Sameera ([[Samaira Rao]]), Chirag is misguiding Ajay at every step while betraying him at his back. Vijay barely escapes an assassination plan coordinated by Ajay this angers, Prem and Chirag to hate kill him but is badly injured. He is accident hidden in a secret chamber maintained by two doctors.

Meanwhile, Vijay's doppelganger Prem Raghuvanshi aka Prem Dilwale ([[Salman Khan]]), a love guru, a perky, lively and carefree stage actor who falls in love with Princess Maithili, reaches Pritampur to meet her along with his friend Kanhaiya ([[Deepak Dobriyal]]). At a bus stop, the Security Head of Pritampur Palace, Sanjay ([[Deepraj Rana]]), notices him by chance and takes him to Diwan Sahab ([[Anupam Kher]]). Upon witnessing the striking resemblance between Prem and Yuvraj Vijay, Diwan asks Prem to take Yuvraj Vijay's place while Yuvraj recovers from coma.

Prem acts as the hospital, Yuvraj Vijay but with his simple, caring nature, he impresses Maithili who heaven a earlier wanted to break up with Vijay and falls in love with Prem unknowingly. Prem also attempts to reconcile with Vijay's sisters by bringing them back to the royal palace; he prepares legal documents handing over all of the royal family's properties to them. His half-sisters are so moved by this gesture that, with a little push from identity. Maithili, they eventually have a change of heart and decline to deprive the prince of his fortune and reconcile with him as his sisters.

Vijay and Ajay get involved in a sword fight when Prem and Kanhaiya intervene and clear the dangerous confusion. Enraged, Chirag tries to shoot them down but falls to his death. Ajay regrets his deeds and Vijay reconciles with him. Maithili is shocked to know the truth about Prem not being Yuvraj Vijay after Prem has left to return to his home and is left heartbroken. In the end, the royal family reaches Prem's house to reunite Prem and Maithili, and they happily marry along with Kanhaiyya and Sameera.

== Cast ==
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* [[Salman Khan]] in a [[dual role]] as
** Prem Raghuvanshi aka Prem Dilwale: An [[Ayodhya]] based love guru; Kanhaiya's friend; Maithili's husband
** Yuvraj Vijay Singh: Crown prince of Pritampur; Dhananjay and Nandita's son; Ajay, Chandrika and Radhika's half-brother; Maithili's ex-fiancé
* [[Sonam Kapoor]] as Rajkumari Maithili Devi Singh Raghuvanshi: Crown princess of neighbouring kingdom Devgarh; Chandrika's friend; Vijay's ex-fiancé; Prem's wife
* [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] as Yuvraj Ajay Singh: Dhananjay and Bhagwanti's son; Vijay's half-brother and enemy; also Chandrika and Radhika's half-brother
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Jagdish "Bapu" Diwan / Diwan Sahab
* [[Armaan Kohli]] as Chirag Singh: C.E.O of Pritampur Empire Properties
* [[Deepak Dobriyal]] as Kanhaiya "Musoorie" Chaturvedi: Prem's friend; Sameera's husband
* [[Samaira Rao]] as Sameera Sharma: Chirag and Ajay's agent; Kanhaiya's wife
* [[Swara Bhaskar]] as Rajkumari Chandrika Singh: Dhananjay and Sangeeta's elder daughter; Vijay and Ajay's half-sister; Radhika's sister; Maithili's friend
* Aashika Bhatia as Rajkumari Radhika Singh: Dhananjay and Sangeeta's younger daughter; Vijay and Ajay's half-sister; Chandrika's sister
* [[Deepraj Rana]] as Sanjay: Head of security of the Royal Palace
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as Gopinath Chaubey: Head of the drama troupe
* Mukesh S Bhatt as Chuttan
* [[S M Zaheer]] as Dr. Farooq Ansari
* Micky Makhijja as Dr. Pankaj Nambiar
* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as Bhuvnesh Bhandari: Advocate of Pritampur royal family
* [[Suhasini Mulay]] as Savitri "Dadisa" Devi: Maithili's grandmother
* [[Md Jakir Hossain]] as Prem Friend
* Yash Abbad as Rajkumar of Rajasthan

{{colend}}

=== Special appearances ===

* [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as Raja Dhananjay Maan Singh: King of Pritampur; Bhagwanti, Nandita and Sangeeta's husband; Vijay, Ajay, Chandrika and Radhika's father
* [[Lata Sabharwal]] as Sangeeta Devi Singh: A [[singer]] and [[courtesan]] of the Royal Family; Dhananjay's mistress turned third wife; Chandrika and Radhika's mother
* [[Karuna Pandey]] as Maharani Bhagwanti Singh: Queen of Pritampur; Dhananjay's second wife; Ajay's mother
* [[Namrata Thapa]] as [[NGO]] Worker
* [[Yuvika Chaudhary]] as Unknown Girl
* [[Bikramjeet Kanwarpal]] as Estate Agent
* [[Alok Pandey]] as Manish "Monty" Verma

== Production ==

=== Development ===
It was announced in June 2013 by [[Salman Khan]] and [[Sooraj Barjatya]] and pre-production work of the film began in January 2014 until June 2014. It was titled ''Bade Bhaiya'' and later changed to ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'', an inspired of mythological ''Ram Ratan Dhan Payo''. [[Himesh Reshammiya]], [[V. Manikandan]] and Sanjay Sankala roped as a music composer, cinematographer and editor in the film.

=== Casting ===
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Initially, [[Anushka Sharma]], [[Sonakshi Sinha]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Daisy Shah]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were rumoured to play leading ladies and they turned down the offer. Finally, [[Sonam Kapoor]] was signed and to play a leading lady in this film and marked her second film with Khan after 2007 film ''[[Saawariya]]'', helmed by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]. [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Armaan Kohli]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]], [[Samaira Rao]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]] were signed to play supporting characters. [[Amrita Rao]] was considered to play Khan's half-sister and her role went to Bhaskar. Previously, Rao acted in ''[[Vivah (2006 film)|Vivah]]''.

=== Filming ===
Filming began after 1000 days of preparation on 26 June 2014 and wrapped on 2 September 2015 after 200 days of shoot. It was shot in [[Rajkot]], [[Gondal, India|Gondal]], [[Udaipur]], [[Athirapally Falls]] and [[Mumbai]]. It was shot at several extravagant locations across India. From grand sets to elaborate costumes, ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was undeniably a visual delight for all the viewers. The makers of the film released a 'behind-the-scene' video from the film titled 'Larger Than Life', wherein they revealed that the royal palace of Pritampur in the film is 'one of the biggest sets ever made' which was spread around 100,000 sq. feet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Larger than life|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag5LOZog2nw|via=YouTube}}</ref> Each actor from the film is also heard speaking about the lavish scale of the film with each shot being 'grand'. Production Designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai said that "An attempt to give life to each element has been made.

== Release ==
''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Meimarandhen Paaraayo'' (''See, I've lost myself'') and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Prema Leela'' (''Love games'').<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jkH9MRQ5-E|title=Prema Leela – Official Trailer (Telugu) – Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor – Sooraj Barjatya – Diwali 2015|date=23 October 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsCXV20mObI|title=Meymarandhen Paaraayo Official Trailer – Salman Khan & Sonam Kapoor – Sooraj Barjatya – Diwali 2015|date=23 October 2015|via=YouTube}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
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Taran Adarsh of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5/5 stating that "On the whole, PRDP is the perfect Diwali entertainer for the entire family. The film will win abundant love [prem], while its investors will reap a harvest [dhan], making it a memorable Diwali for all concerned."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/597898|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102160656/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/597898|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 November 2013|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|work=bollywoodhungama|date=12 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Taran|last=Adarsh}}</ref> Srijana Mitra Das of [[Times of India]] rated the film with 3.5/5 stars stating that PRDP is Salman Khan's triumph and he " simply blows the top off the theatres with a double role that makes you laugh, gasp, sigh – and cry." She also appreciated the performance of [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]], Aashika Bhatia and [[Swara Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/movie-review/49757980.cms|work=The Times of India|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref> Sonia Chopra of [[Sify]] gave 3/5 stars rating saying that the film has its faults, but with actor [[Salman Khan]]'s dual role, the movie is sure to hit the right spots with the family audience.<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Salman is real 'ratan' in this tradition-soaked romance|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-is-real-ratan-in-this-tradition-soaked-romance-review-bollywood-pllsmadhgagjc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112223035/http://www.sify.com/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-is-real-ratan-in-this-tradition-soaked-romance-review-bollywood-pllsmadhgagjc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2015|website=[[Sify]]|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] gave the film a rating of 3/5 stars saying that the director employed the same successful formula he had tried in his previous films, but now "the tropes have gotten rusty, the emotions seldom feel genuine, and the writing is strictly surface level". He concluded that the film's only saving grace is the presence of [[Salman Khan]] who is in good form.<ref>{{cite web|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Salman Khan is the sole draw of this film|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-salman-khan-is-the-sole-draw-of-this-film-1163634.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

Shubhra Gupta of [[Indian Express]] gave the film a low rating of 1.5/5 stars, calling it a re-imagining of Ramayan and its million stories, criticizing it as "an out-dated, overblown rehash of the director's previous films",<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-nothing-is-a-fit-in-this-salman-khan-film/| title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' review: Nothing is a fit in this Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor film|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta}}</ref> while Rohit Vats of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film only 2/5 stars, calling it "as a film straight out of the '80s" rehashing the director's same formula, but appreciated music director [[Himesh Reshammiya]] and lead actor [[Salman Khan]] as "quite likeable and his comic timing has gotten better".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-beautiful-yet-average/story-T53vZmVDyBnFEaYM7IKSNN.html|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo review: Family saga Rajshri style|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Rohit|last=Vats}}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad of First Post thrashed the film as "half-baked, lifeless, low-IQ film with its juvenile humour and family politics that resembles circumstances in the cheapest saas-bahu soaps now running on Hindi fiction TV." and "lacks even the few qualities that made his earlier ventures bearable".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-review-a-double-dose-of-salman-not-enough-to-lift-this-half-baked-lifeless-low-iq-rajshri-film-2504642.html|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo review:Double dose of Salman adds nothing to this regressive, low-IQ Rajshri film|work=firstpost|date=13 November 2015|access-date=13 November 2015|first=Anna|last=Vetticad}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] rated the film a 2.5/5 stars stating, "PRDP sticks to its beliefs on sibling affection, family values and coy courtship and takes a lengthy route to assert so. Yet it is not the predictability but the lop-sided sentimentality of the director's narrative that hurts PRDP's intentions the most." She criticized the director for recycling "men versus women sporting contests, midnight kitchen rendezvous and the pristine aura of Prem", but appreciated the performance of [[Salman Khan]] even though it never matched his previous [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] act.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-prem-works-rest-is-just-rah-rah/20151112.htm|publisher=Rediff|date=12 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

== Box office ==

=== India ===
''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' collected {{INRConvert|40.35|c}} net on its opening day and became highest opener of the year by beating the record previously held by [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]]. It is also the second film in Hindi cinema to gross over {{INRConvert|40|c}} in a single day after [[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/salman-khan-beats-himself-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-becomes-the-highest-opener-of-the-year|title=Salman Khan Beats Himself, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Becomes The Highest Opener of the Year! - Koimoi|date=13 November 2015}}</ref> The gross collections of the film was {{INRConvert|55.03|c}} on the first day, which is highest in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2179|title=Top Openings India – All Films All Languages}}</ref> On its second day the film saw a 25% drop in its business as it collected {{INRConvert|31.05|c}} net, the highest non-holiday second day ever.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-does-a-massive-business-on-day-2-headed-for-100-cr-today/|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Does A Massive Business on Day 2 – Headed For 100 Cr Today!|work=koimoi.com|date=14 November 2015}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|30.07|c}} net on its third day which is also the highest non-holiday third day ever to take its three-day total to {{INRConvert|101.47|c}} net.
The film becomes fourth Hindi movie to gross more than {{INRConvert|100|c}} in flat three days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prdp-4th-fastest-entrant-into-100-cr-club-post-hny-dhoom-3-bajrangi-bhaijaan/|title=KoiMoi – PRDP 4th Fastest Entrant into 100 Cr Club Post HNY, Dhoom 3 & Bajrangi Bhaijaan|work=koimoi.com|date=15 November 2015}}</ref>
On its fourth day the film collected {{INRConvert|28.30|c}} net to take its extended opening weekend total to {{INRConvert|129.77|c}} net which is the highest four-day total for a Hindi movie beating the previous records of [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] and [[Dhoom 3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/salmans-prdp-breaks-4-day-record-of-bajrangi-bhaijaan-aamirs-dhoom-3-pk-shah-rukhs-hny/|title=KoiMoi – Salman's PRDP Breaks 4 Day Record of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Aamir's Dhoom 3, PK & Shah Rukh's HNY|work=koimoi.com|date=16 November 2015}}</ref>
The film dropped on its fifth day as it collected {{INRConvert|13.62|c}} net.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-5-day-box-office-collection-gross-income-crosses-rs-200-crore-mark-655142|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 5-day box office collection: Gross income crosses Rs 200 crore mark at domestic BO|date=17 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
On its sixth day the film collected {{INRConvert|12.04|c}} net to take its six-day total to {{INRConvert|155.43|c}} and becomes second-highest gross of the year by beating the lifetime collection of [[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-6-day-box-office-collection-salmans-film-beats-tanu-weds-manu-returns-655336|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 6-day box office collection: Salman's film beats 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' lifetime earnings record|date=18 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|10.02|c}} on its seventh day to take its seven-day total to {{INRConvert|165.45|c}} net and beat the first-week records of [[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]] and [[Chennai Express]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/box-office-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-crosses-week-one-of-kick-chennai-express/|title=KoiMoi – Box Office – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Crosses Week One of Kick & Chennai Express|work=koimoi.com|date=19 November 2015}}</ref>
The film collected {{INRConvert|172.82|c}} net in its extended first week which is the fourth-highest first week collection of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-prdp-records-4th-best-first-week-becomes-12th-655723|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 8-day box office collection: 'PRDP' records 4th best first week; becomes 12th highest grosser|date=20 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film grossed {{INRConvert|58.67|c}} in Mumbai circuit alone from its first week and earned second-highest first week gross in that circuit after [[PK (film)|PK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/art_detail.php?articalid=1616#.Vl1-ANDhVzQ|title=Top First Week Mumbai Grossers – PRDP Second |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>

The film collected {{INRConvert|5.50|c}}, {{INRConvert|6.70|c}} net on its second Friday and Saturday, respectively.
On its second Sunday the film collected {{INRConvert|8.20|c}} net to take its total to {{INRConvert|193.22|c}} net after the second weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-2nd-weekend-box-office-collection-prdp-fails-beat-bajrangi-bhaijaan-656119|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 2nd weekend box office collection: 'PRDP' fails to beat 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' record|date=23 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
The film collected a total of {{INRConvert|201.52|c}} on its second Wednesday and thus becomes only the second movie of the year to collect over {{INRConvert|200|c}} net after Bajrangi Bhaijaan, another [[Salman Khan]] film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-crosses-rs-200-cr-mark-india-14-days-656674|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP) box office collection crosses Rs 200-cr mark in India in 14 days|date=26 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
With this total, the film made 100% profit for the producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-makes-100-profit-at-india-box-office/|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Makes 100% Profit at India Box Office|work=koimoi.com|date=26 November 2015}}</ref>
The film grossed {{INRConvert|30.71|c}} in its second week to take its two-week total to {{INRConvert|203.53|c}} and beats the lifetime collection of Happy New Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-15-box-office-collection-prdp-has-beaten-srks-hny-2-week-record-656957|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' 15 box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Happy New Year' 2-week record|date=27 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>

The film collected {{INRConvert|3.10|c}} nett in its third weekend to take its total to {{INRConvert|206.63|c}} net.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-3rd-weekend-box-office-collections/|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo : 3rd Weekend Box Office Collections – Koimoi|date=30 November 2015}}</ref>

=== Overseas ===
The film grossed $1.6 million(10.62 crores) on its opening day at overseas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-day-1-overseas-box-office-collections|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo : Day 1 Overseas Box Office Collections|work=koimoi.com|date=14 November 2015}}</ref>
The two days total of the film was $3.87 million(25.58 crores).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collections|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Overseas Box Office Collections|work=koimoi.com|date=15 November 2015}}</ref>
The film grossed $8.9 million (59 crores) in its first four days from International Markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-inches-closer-to-the-60-crore-mark-in-overseas-circuits|title=KoiMoi – 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Inches Closer to the 60 Crore Mark in Overseas Circuits|work=koimoi.com|date=16 November 2015}}</ref>
After its second weekend the film grossed $13.04 million (86.57 crores) at International Markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collection-prdp-beats-baahubali-lifetime-record-656295|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' overseas box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Baahubali' lifetime record|date=24 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> It has beaten the lifetime international business record of "Baahubali: The Beginning" in 11 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-overseas-box-office-collection-prdp-beats-baahubali-lifetime-record-656295|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' overseas box office collection: 'PRDP' beats 'Baahubali' lifetime record|date=24 November 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref> "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has managed to retain maximum number of cinema halls that it was holding in its opening week, but its business has dropped by over 75% in the key international markets.

In its second weekend, "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has grossed $438,662 from 283 screens in the US, US$163,382 from 24 screens in Canada, £2,16,899 from 103 screens in the UK, A$1,18,146 from 30 screens in Australia, NZ$99,180 from 27 screens in New Zealand, MYR29,788 from 16 screens in Malaysia and €3,650 from 21 in Germany."Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" has collected a total of $13.04 million (Rs 86.57 crore) at the overseas box office in 11 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in" />
The film grossed $14.10 million(94 crores) after its third weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/prdp-races-ahead-of-jab-tak-hain-jaan-in-koimoi-overseas-box-office-top-10/|title=PRDP Races Ahead of Jab Tak Hain Jaan in Koimoi Overseas Box Office Top 10 – Koimoi|date=30 November 2015}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|10|10}}
| recorded = HR Musik Studio
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=39|s=12}} (Audio Jukebox)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFpcRF-Lmng|title=<nowiki>Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Full Audio Songs JUKEBOX | Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor | T-Series</nowiki>|date=10 October 2015|access-date=8 February 2017|publisher=[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = Yash Abbad
| prev_title = [[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Sanam Teri Kasam (2016 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]]
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Prem Leela
| single1date = 7 October 2015<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.koimoi.com/videos/out-now-prem-ratan-dhan-payos-new-song-prem-leela/|title=Out Now : Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's New Song, Prem Leela|work=[[Koimoi]]|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}

The music rights of the film were sold to [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] for {{INRConvert|17|c}}, making it the most expensive [[Music licensing|music rights]] deal in the [[Bollywood]] film industry at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-creates-a-record-cracks-the-biggest-music-deal|title=KoiMoi – Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Creates A Record; Cracks The Biggest Music Deal!|work=koimoi.com|date=24 September 2015}}</ref> The full [[Soundtrack album|music album]] of ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' was released on 10 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-original/id1071067674|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|publisher=Himesh Reshammiya|access-date=8 February 2017|date=19 October 2015}}</ref>
[[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] composed the [[film score|original background score]], while Reshammiya was credited for the themes based score on his songs.

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=39|s=31}}
| all_music = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| all_lyrics = [[Irshad Kamil]]

| title1 = Prem Leela
| extra1 = [[Aman Trikha]], Vinit Singh
| length1 = 03:41

| title2 = Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
| extra2 = [[Palak Muchhal]]
| length2 = 05:19

| title3 = Jalte Diye
| extra3 = [[Anweshaa]], [[Harshdeep Kaur]], Vinit Singh, [[Shabab Sabri]]
| length3 = 05:36

| title4 = Aaj Unse Milna Hai
| extra4 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length4 = 04:03

| title5 = Jab Tum Chaho
| extra5 = [[Palak Muchhal]], [[Mohammed Irfan (singer)|Mohammed Irfan]], [[Darshan Raval]]
| length5 = 05:07

| title6 = Halo Re
| extra6 = [[Aman Trikha]]
| length6 = 03:18

| title7 = Tod Tadaiyya
| extra7 = [[Neeraj Shridhar]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| length7 = 04:24

| title8 = Bachpan Kahan?
| extra8 = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| length8 = 04:02

| title9 = Murli Ki Taanon Si
| extra9 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length9 = 01:29

| title10 = Aaj Unse Kehna Hai
| extra10 = [[Aishwarya Majumdar]], [[Palak Muchhal]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length10 = 02:08
}}

=== Critical response ===
Critic Aelina Kapoor of [[Rediff.com]] gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying that "the music of 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' is well done, has a strong traditional flavour, have a ''paarivaarik'' feel and is exactly what the filmmaker ordered."<ref name="Rediff Music Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-has-good-music/20151024.htm|title=Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has good music|date=24 October 2015|work=Rediff}}</ref> Joginder Tuteja of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the album a score 4.5 out of 5 and stated that Himesh Reshammiya has delivered his "best ever in his musical career" and "the soundtrack exceeds the massive expectations one had from it." He described the album as brilliant, and praised the lyrics by Irshad Kamil.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597898|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014154437/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597898|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 October 2015|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|author=Bollywood Hungama|date=12 October 2015|work=bollywoodhungama.com}}</ref>

Kasmin Fernandes of [[The Times of India]] gave the album 4/5 and complimented that "music of the film is pleasant and is reminiscent of jubilant songs from the 1990s." She however, adored the lyrics by Irshad Kamil.<ref name="Times India Review">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/articleshow/49382782.cms|title=Music Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo|work=The Times of India|last1=Fernandes |first1=Kasmin }}</ref> Critic R. M. Vijayakar in his review for India-West assigned a score of 3.5 out of 5 to the soundtrack. He summarised that "the score deserves 'hosannas' for its courage and conviction in delivering deep and rich Indian melody, good poetry and thematic veracity against today's depraved trends." He also pointed that the album is a pure one, without any "crass words, western beats, rap, and multiple music makers!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-music-review-passionate-creations-with-rich/article_59d9df8c-774d-11e5-b550-53306a5e2458.html|title='Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' Music Review: Passionate Creations with Rich Melodies|work=India West}}</ref>

In his critical review for [[The New Indian Express]], Vipin Nair awards the album a score of 6.5 out of 10. He stated that the album might "be a hit with the people who love 90s Bollywood melodies." However, he also pointed that it is a bit dated.<ref name="Indian Express Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo-is-lively-though-a-tad-dated/2015/10/15/article3080297.ece|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is lively though a tad dated|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Surabhi Redkar for [[Koimoi.com]] assigned the album a low rating of 2 stars out of 5 stating the soundtrack "may be better with visuals."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-music-review/|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Music Review|work=Koimoi|date=28 October 2015}}</ref>

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/movies/salman-khan-starrer-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-bags-four-awards-at-big-star-entertainment-awards-1177088.html|title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News, Latest News India, Current News Headlines|website=News18}}</ref>
|-
! style="width:5%;"| Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nominee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="7" |2015
|Most Entertaining Actor of the Year
|[[Salman Khan]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Actor – Female in a Romantic role
|[[Sonam Kapoor]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Film of the Year
|Rajshri Production
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Music
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{won}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Song (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
| [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Most Entertaining Singer (Female)
|Palak Mucchal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Choreography (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|Radhika Rao/Vinay Sapru
|{{nom}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Stardust Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="2" |2016
|Best Music Director
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Singer Female
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Star Guild Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|Best Singer Female
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Singer – Female]]
|Palak Muchhal (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{nom}}
|-
! colspan="6" | Zee Cine Awards
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:30%;"| Category
! style="width:35%;"| Nomineee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
|rowspan="1" |2016
|Best Song of the Year
|[[Himesh Reshammiya]] (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo)
|{{won}}
|-
|}

== Game ==
An official game titled "Prem Game", based on this film has been released by Hungama Digital Services, for Android mobile phone users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungama.prdp|title=Prem Game: PRDP Game|first=Hungama Digital|last=Services|date=12 November 2015|via=Google Play}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bollywood 100 Crore Club]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{BH movie|prem-ratan-dhan-payo}}
* {{Mojo movie}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}

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RRR (film)

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{{Short description|2022 Indian action film by S. S. Rajamouli}}
{{Redirect|RRR}}

{{Use Indian English|date=December 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = RRR
| image = RRR Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[S. S. Rajamouli]]
| screenplay = S. S. Rajamouli
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = [[Sai Madhav Burra]]
}}
| story = [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]
| producer = [[D. V. V. Danayya]]
| based_on =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
* [[Ram Charan]]
* [[Ajay Devgn]]
* [[Alia Bhatt]]
* [[Shriya Saran]]
* [[Samuthirakani]]
* [[Ray Stevenson]]
* [[Alison Doody]]
* [[Olivia Morris]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cinematography = [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = [[DVV Entertainment]]
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Pen India Limited|Pen Studios]] ([[North India]])|[[Lyca Productions]] ([[Tamil Nadu]])| KVN Productions ([[Karnataka]])| [[Thameens Films|HR Pictures]] ([[Kerala]])}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|03|25}}
| country = India
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| runtime = 182 minutes<ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Fenil |title=RRR Censor report: 'F***ing' and 'B***h' removed from the Telugu version; makers had voluntarily reduced the film's duration by 5 minutes in December 2021 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/rrr-censor-report-fing-bh-removed-telugu-version-makers-voluntarily-reduced-films-duration-5-minutes-december-2021/ |access-date=21 March 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Certificate Detail|url= https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292100000971}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR|550 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=RRR: rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |access-date=2 July 2023 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|1,316 crore}}<ref name="wwgross">{{bulleted list
|{{Cite web|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi is the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 50.6 million viewership hours, RRR follows close behind|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-rrr-netflix-viewership-indian-films-7960117/|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=10 June 2022}}
|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
}}</ref><ref>{{bulleted list|{{Cite web|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi is the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 50.6 million viewership hours, RRR follows close behind|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-rrr-netflix-viewership-indian-films-7960117/|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=10 June 2022}}
|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
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'''''RRR'''''{{Efn|The title's [[#Marketing|expanded form]] is {{transliteration|te|ISO|Roudraṁ Raṇaṁ Rudhiraṁ}} ({{translation|"Rage, War, Blood"}}) in Telugu and ''Rise Roar Revolt'' in English, but it is commonly referred to as ''RRR''.|name=TitleTelugu}} is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[epic film|epic]] [[action drama film]] directed by [[S. S. Rajamouli]], who co-wrote the film with [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]]. It was produced by [[D. V. V. Danayya]] of DVV Entertainment. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], [[Ram Charan]], [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Shriya Saran]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Ray Stevenson]], [[Alison Doody]], and [[Olivia Morris]]. It centers around fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries, [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] (Charan) and [[Komaram Bheem]] (Rama Rao), their friendship, and their fight against the [[British Raj]].

Rajamouli came across stories about the lives of Rama Raju and Bheem and connected the coincidences between them, imagining what would have happened had they met, and been friends. The film was announced in March 2018. [[Principal photography]] of the film began in November 2018 in [[Hyderabad]] and continued until August 2021, owing to delays caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It was filmed extensively across India, with a few sequences filmed in [[Ukraine]] and [[Bulgaria]]. The [[RRR (soundtrack)|film's soundtrack and background score]] were composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]], with [[cinematography]] by [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]] and [[Film editing|editing]] by [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]. [[Sabu Cyril]] is the film's production designer whilst [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] supervised the [[visual effects]].

Made on a budget of {{Indian Rupee}}550 [[crore]] (US$72 million), ''RRR'' is one of the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian films]] to date. The film was initially scheduled for theatrical release on 30 July 2020, which was postponed multiple times due to production delays and the COVID pandemic. ''RRR'' was released theatrically on 25 March 2022. With {{INRConvert|240|c}} worldwide on its first day, ''RRR'' recorded the highest opening-day earned by an Indian film. It emerged as the highest-grossing film in its home market of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]], grossing over {{INRConvert|415|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Closing Collections : ముగిసిన ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ థియేట్రికల్ రన్.. టోటల్‌ కలెక్షన్స్ ఇవే.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-chara-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-theatrical-run-closed-and-total-box-office-collections-ta-1315178.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |date=28 May 2022 |language=te}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|1276|c}} worldwide, setting several box office records for an Indian film, including the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|third highest-grossing Indian film]], [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|second highest-grossing Telugu film]], [[List of Telugu films of 2022|highest grossing Telugu film of 2022]] and [[List of Indian films of 2022|highest grossing Indian film of 2022 worldwide]].<ref name="wwgross" /><ref name=":25" />

''RRR'' received universal praise for Rajamouli's direction, screenplay, performances, soundtrack, action sequences, and visuals. The film was considered one of the ten best films of the year by the [[National Board of Review]], making it only the second non-English language film ever to make it to the list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR becomes the highest-grossing Indian Film in Japan |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-becomes-the-highest-grossing-indian-film-in-japan-overtakes-rajinikanths-muthu/5ca7a24f27637 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The song "[[Naatu Naatu]]" won the [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] award at the [[95th Academy Awards]], making it the first song from an Indian film, as well as the first from an Asian film, to win in this category. This made the film<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 2023 |title=Oscars 2023: RRR's Naatu Naatu wins best original song |language=en-GB |work=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64935389 |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2023 |title=Naatu Naatu creates history with Oscar win, is 1st ever Indian song to do so |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/naatu-naatu-creates-history-with-oscar-win-is-1st-ever-indian-song-to-do-so-101678677688411.html |access-date=13 March 2023 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> the first [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] by an Indian production to win an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]]. The film became the third Indian film and first Telugu film to receive nominations at the [[Golden Globe Awards]], including [[Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]], and won [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "Naatu Naatu", making it the [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards|first Indian]] (as well as the first Asian) nominee to win the award.<ref name=":21">{{Cite news |title=RRR' bags two Golden Globe Award nominations; Alia Bhatt congratulates team, Shekhar Kapur says 'path to the Oscars becomes clearer' |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-bags-two-golden-globe-award-nominations-alia-bhatt-congratulates-team-shekhar-kapur-says-path-to-the-oscars-becomes-clearer/articleshow/96188627.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=|work=TOI}}</ref><ref name="Davis">{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Clayton |date=12 December 2022 |title='RRR' Roars With Golden Globe Noms for Original Song and Non-English Language Film |url=https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/rrr-golden-globes-nominated-1235456635/ |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> ''RRR'' also won the awards for [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] and [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song|Best Song]] at the [[28th Critics' Choice Awards]].

== Plot ==


In 1920, during the [[British Raj]], Governor Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine visit a forest in [[Adilabad district|Adilabad]]. There they abduct Malli, an artistically-talented young girl from the [[Gondi people|Gond]] tribe. Enraged, the tribe's guardian [[Komaram Bheem]] embarks for [[Delhi]] to rescue her, disguising himself as a Muslim named Akhtar. The [[Nizamate of Hyderabad]], sympathetic to the Raj, warns Scott's office of the impending danger. Undeterred, Catherine enlists [[Alluri Sitarama Raju|A. Rama Raju]], an ambitious officer in the [[Indian Imperial Police]], to quell the threat. Seeking clues to Malli's whereabouts, Raju and his uncle, Venkateswarulu, attend several [[Indian independence movement|pro-independence gatherings]] where he feigns to support independence.

Lachhu, Bheem's gullible aide, believing Raju's ruse, attempts to recruit him into Bheem's plot. Before taking Raju to Bheem, Lachhu discovers Raju's identity as a police officer and flees. Shortly after, Bheem and Raju encounter each other, unaware of their opposing allegiances. While working together to save a boy from a [[train wreck]], they form a friendship, gradually growing close. Raju assists Bheem in courting Jenny, Scott's niece, unaware that Bheem's agenda is to infiltrate Scott's residence. When Jenny takes Bheem to her residence, Bheem locates the room where Malli is held captive; he promises Malli to free her. Meanwhile, Raju locates Lachhu and apprehends him. While being interrogated, Lachhu captures and sets a [[banded krait]] onto Raju; it attacks him; he then warns him of his imminent death and that heaven the antidote is only known to the Gonds.

Dazed, Raju approaches Bheem, who immediately tends to him. Noticing similar religious features between Lachhu and Bheem, Raju deduces his true intentions. However, Bheem himself divulges his tribal identity and his mission, unaware of Raju's true identity. At an event to honor Scott, Bheem's men barge into his residence with a lorry filled with wild animals, creating havoc among the guests. The animals maul Scott's guards, allowing angered, Bheem to briefly gain the upper hand; however, Raju arrives and they fight briefly but Bheem is forced to give up when Scott threatens to kill Malli. Raju is promoted for thwarting Bheem, yet he is guilt-stricken over his actions, recalling his pro-nationalistic background and his alter-ego as a mole within the police; he sought a promotion to gain access to gun shipments to smuggle to his village to fulfill a promise made to his dying father Alluri Venkatarama Raju, a revolutionary.

At Bheem's public [[Flagellation|flogging]], Raju attempts to persuade him to recant his actions; Bheem chooses flogging instead. Bheem sings in defiance of his injuries, inciting the assembled crowd into rebellion. The riot further enlightens Raju, who finally recognizes his reckless actions. Determined to save his friend, he persuades Scott to execute Bheem in secrecy, while preparing an ambush to rescue Bheem. However, Scott figures out the scheme. While rescuing Malli from Scott's men, Raju is grievously injured. Bheem, who crowd freed himself, mistakenly interprets Raju's actions as an attempt to kill Malli; he bludgeons him and escapes with her, leading to Raju's capture.

Months later, Bheem, who is hiding with his group and Malli in [[Hathras]], is cornered by the colonial authorities. He narrowly avoids being exposed when Sita, Raju's fiancée, repels them by claiming there is a [[smallpox]] epidemic. Unaware of Bheem's identity, she reveals Raju's anti-colonial objectives and his impending execution. Crestfallen upon realizing his folly, Bheem vows to save him. With Jenny's sympathetic assistance, Bheem infiltrates the [[barracks]] where Raju is detained and frees him. The pair retreat to a nearby forest, where they decimate soldiers with a [[longbow]] taken from a [[Rama]] shrine and a spear. Taking the fight to Scott, they hurl a flaming motorcycle into the barracks' [[Magazine (artillery)|magazines]], setting it afire. Bheem steals a cache of guns for Raju before the barracks are destroyed. The subsequent explosion kills many soldiers and Catherine. Cornering a wounded Scott, Raju has Bheem execute him with a [[British military rifles|British rifle]], fulfilling their respective objectives. Ram is reunited with Sita, and Bheem is reunited with Jenny and his family.

To mark the mission's successful completion, Raju asks Bheem to make a wish he can grant; Bheem asks Raju to provide education for him and his community.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] as [[Komaram Bheem]], a [[Gondi people|Gond]] tribal leader from [[Telangana]] who fought against the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] for the liberation of [[Hyderabad State]]
* [[Ram Charan]] as [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]], a revolutionary leader from [[Andhra Pradesh]] who waged an armed campaign against the [[British Raj]]
** Varun Buddhadev as Young Alluri Sitarama Raju
* [[Ajay Devgn]] as Alluri Venkatarama Raju, Sitarama Raju's father
* [[Alia Bhatt]] as Sita, Sitarama Raju's fiancé
** [[Spandan Chaturvedi]] as Young Sita
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Sarojini, Sitarama Raju's mother
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Venkateswarulu, Sitarama Raju's uncle
* [[Ray Stevenson]] as Governor Scott Buxton
* [[Alison Doody]] as Catherine Buxton
* [[Olivia Morris]] as Jennifer "Jenny"
* [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]] as Jangu, Bheem's companion
* [[Makarand Deshpande]] as Peddayya, Bheem's companion
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]] as Venkat Avadhani, special advisor to the Nizam
* [[Rahul Ramakrishna]] as Lachu
* [[Edward Sonnenblick]] as Edward
* Mark Bennington as Cunningham
* Eduard Buhac as Jake
* R. Bhakti Klein as DSP Philip Green
* Ahmareen Anjum as Loki, Malli's mother
* Twinkle Sharma as Malli
* Chakri as Chinna, Rama Raju's brother
* [[S. S. Rajamouli]] as himself in the song "Etthara Jenda" (special appearance)
}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
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In October 2017, in an interview with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], [[S. S. Rajamouli]] announced two projects after ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' (2017) with producers [[D. V. V. Danayya]] of DVV Entertainment and K. L. Narayana. Rajamouli prioritised his work on the former, which was touted to be a [[Drama (film and television)|social drama film]], and which would be followed by Narayana's production with actor [[Mahesh Babu]].<ref name=":24">{{cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title='Baahubali' Helmer Sets Next Two Films |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/ss-rajamouli-bahhhubali-1202587970/ |date=12 October 2017|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> In November 2017, Rajamouli shared a picture with [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] and [[Ram Charan]] through his social media handles, hinting their inclusion in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 November 2017|title=After Baahubali, SS Rajamouli (almost) announces next but it has no Prabhas in it|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/after-baahubali-ss-rajamouli-almost-announces-next-but-it-has-no-prabhas-in-it/story-5UTittPYN2Qi4Mm9A3nQRN.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

The film was announced in March 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 March 2018|title=SS Rajamouli confirms Jr NTR-Ram Charan in his next|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-film-rrr-5107468/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> with the tentative title ''RRR'', an abbreviation for Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli's next film to be wrapped up in 18 months?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ss-rajamouli-s-next-film-be-wrapped-18-months-80985|access-date=5 June 2020|work=The News Minute|date=9 May 2018}}</ref> The tentative title ''RRR'' was later confirmed to be the film's official title as Rajamouli felt that a universal title across the languages was essential for a film of such scale.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD0AxUO0qug|title=SS Rajamouli Exclusive Interview About RRR And LockDown {{!}} Jr NTR {{!}} NTV Entertainment|access-date=5 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Jha|first=Subhash K.|date=13 April 2020|title="Initially RRR was just a working title, but it became so popular that we adopt it" – S S Rajamouli |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/initially-rrr-just-working-title-became-popular-adopt-s-s-rajamouli/|access-date=30 January 2021}}</ref> Rajamouli's father [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] gave the original story and Rajamouli scripted the film, which he worked on for six months.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=14 March 2022 |title=Everything you need to know about SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR's #RRR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntrs-rrr/articleshow/68405775.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In September 2018, writer [[Sai Madhav Burra]] was signed for the dialogues for the film in the primary language ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' dialogue writer reveals interesting news about the Ram Charan and NTR starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-dialogue-writer-reveals-interesting-news-about-the-ram-charan-and-ntr-starrer/articleshow/77015138.cms|access-date=25 January 2021|work=The Times of India }}</ref> whereas dialogues in other versions were written by [[Madhan Karky]] ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=7 July 2020|title=Madhan Karky reveals interesting details about SS Rajamouli's RRR movie story|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/madhan-karky-reveals-interesting-details-about-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-story-824006|access-date=3 June 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Varadaraj Chikkaballapura ([[Kannada]]),<ref>{{Citation |title=RRR Trailer (Telugu) - NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt {{!}} SS Rajamouli {{!}} 25 March 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgBoMJy386M |language=en |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan|Mamkombu Gopalakrishnan]] ([[Malayalam]]),<ref>{{Cite web |title=When I do a Rajamouli film, I also become part of cinema history: Shobi Thilakan |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/04/26/rajamouli-film-cinema-history-shobi-thilakan.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> and Riya Mukherjee ([[Hindi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shedde |first=Meenakshi |date=27 March 2022 |title=Tutti Frutti RRR |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/tutti-frutti-rrr-23220104 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Rajamouli retained several technicians from his previous projects. The crew consists of [[M. M. Keeravani]] as the [[music director]], [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]] as the [[Cinematographer|director of photography]], [[A. Sreekar Prasad]] as the [[Film editing|film editor]], [[Sabu Cyril]] as the [[production designer]], [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] handling the [[Visual effects supervisor|visual effects supervision]], and [[Rama Rajamouli]] as the [[costume designer]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli repeats 'Baahubali' technicians for RRR – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-repeats-baahubali-technicians-for-rrr/articleshow/66586405.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Nick Powell was the stunt director for the film, and handled the choreography for the climax action sequences in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=3 March 2021|title=SS Rajamouli shoots RRR climax, Hollywood stunt director Nick Powell joins team|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-shoots-rrr-climax-hollywood-stunt-director-nick-powell-joins-team-1774974-2021-03-03|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> Prior to the start of film production, both Rama Rao and Charan had attended a special workshop in mid-November 2018, in order to train physically and intensively for their roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 February 2018|title=Production date of SS Rajamouli's film with Ram Charan and Jr NTR announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/production-date-ss-rajamouli-s-film-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-announced-76745|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Junior NTR and Ram Charan to attend a special workshop for Rajamouli's multi-starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-and-ram-charan-to-attend-a-special-workshop-for-rajamoulis-multi-starrer/articleshow/66097505.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

''RRR'' is an entirely fictitious story incorporating the lives of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, namely [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who fought against the [[British Raj]] and the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] respectively. Charan plays Rama Raju while Rama Rao plays Komaram Bheem. The plot explores their stay in [[Delhi]] of the 1920s before they begin the fight for their country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title='RRR' is fictitious story based on two greatest freedom fighters: SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |access-date=25 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Rajamouli stated that there had been a coincidence between the two Telugu tribal leaders and the events surrounding over them.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2019|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR to explore blind spot in history|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-ram-charan-jr-ntr-dd-danayya-5626048/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=When I read about Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, it was exciting to know that their story is similar. They never met each other. What if they had met? What if they had got inspired by each other? That is what RRR is about. It is completely fictitious. The film is mounted on a very large scale. We had to do a lot of research for it. To know costumes, their dialect, their way of living and that is why it took so much time for us to get this together.|author=S. S. Rajamouli<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-14|title=RRR press meet: Highlights|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-press-meet-live-updates-5625810/|access-date=2021-08-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>}}

=== Casting ===
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In March 2019, Rajamouli finalized the cast. The film marks the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] debut of [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Alia Bhatt]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=14 March 2019 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn's Telugu debut confirmed in SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-s-telugu-debut-confirmed-in-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr/story-TM9D3b2ffrgOw9nfFoauLO.html |access-date=8 June 2022 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=14 March 2019|title=Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn roped in for Rajamouli's RRR; film releases on 30 July, 2020|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/140319/alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-roped-in-for-rajamoulis-rrr-film-releases-on.html|access-date=5 June 2020}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|date=14 March 2019|title=SS Rajamouli ropes in Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn for 'RRR'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamouli-ropes-in-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-for-rrr/article26531198.ece|access-date=10 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Bhatt was paired opposite Charan in the role of Sita, while Devgn would have an extended cameo.<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 March 2019|title=Alia Bhatt to play Sita in Rajamouli's 'RRR'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/alia-bhatt-play-sita-rajamoulis-rrr-98501|access-date=5 June 2020|work=The News Minute}}</ref> [[Tamil language|Tamil]] actor [[Samuthirakani]] was roped in to play a crucial role.<ref name=":4" /> British actress [[Daisy Edgar-Jones]] was signed to be paired opposite Rama Rao,<ref name=":4" /> however, she left the project in April 2019 citing personal reasons, which later revealed to be scheduling conflicts to ''[[Normal People (miniseries)|Normal People]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2019|title=Daisy Edgar Jones opens up about quitting 'RRR', says 'I am unable to participate'|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-daisy-edgar-jones-opens-up-about-quitting-rrr-says-i-am-unable-to-participate-2736873|access-date=18 June 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> [[Olivia Morris]] was cast as her replacement in November 2019. The same month, Irish actor [[Ray Stevenson]] was cast as the lead antagonist Scott, with [[Alison Doody]] joining in to play Lady Scott.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 November 2019|title=SS Rajamouli casts 'Thor' star Ray Stevenson and actresses Olivia Morris, Alison Doody in 'RRR'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamouli-casts-thor-star-ray-stevenson-and-actresses-olivia-morris-alison-doody-in-rrr/article30027078.ece|access-date=10 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Chakri, Varun Buddhadev, [[Spandan Chaturvedi]] and Twinkle Sharma were the child artists for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 September 2020 |title=RRR: Meet the child artists of the Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-meet-the-child-artists-of-the-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/78352144.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'', Rama Rao said that they had carried out major research to portray their characters on screen. He was put on an 18-month training programme to get the right physical appearance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grater|first=Tom|date=12 May 2021|title='RRR' Star Jr NTR Gives First Interview About Mega-Budget Action Pic From 'Baahubali' Director S.S. Rajamouli|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/rrr-star-jr-ntr-first-interview-about-mega-budget-action-pic-baahubali-director-s-s-rajamouli-1234753853/|access-date=13 May 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hans India]]'' reported in March 2019 that Devgn will appear in the second half of the film during the flashback episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=16 March 2019 |title=Runtime Of Ajay Devgan's Role In RRR Revealed! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/runtime-of-ajay-devgans-role-in-rrr-revealed-512589 |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> Reports claimed that [[Keerthy Suresh]] and [[Priyamani]] were approached for a role in the film,<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2018 |title=Priyamani to star in #RRR? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priyamani-to-star-in-rrr/articleshow/66919813.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2018 |title=Keerthy Suresh in talks to star in SS Rajamouli's '#RRR' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/keerthy-suresh-in-talks-to-star-in-ss-rajamoulis-rrr/articleshow/64778728.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> before [[Shriya Saran]] confirmed her role opposite Devgn in June 2020.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 June 2020 |title=Shriya Saran confirms her presence in Rajamouli's RRR. Likely to play Ajay Devgn's wife |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shriya-saran-confirms-her-presence-in-rajamoulis-rrr-likely-to-play-ajay-devgns-wife/articleshow/76255769.cms |access-date=18 March 2021}}</ref> [[Rahul Ramakrishna]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=Talented comedian postpones his marriage for films – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/talented-comedian-postpones-his-marriage-for-films/articleshow/67055186.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]]<ref name="telugu.samayam.com">{{Cite news |date=30 January 2020 |title=RRR: "తారక్‌ను మూడు గెటప్స్‌లో చూశాను, ఫ్యాన్స్‌కి పండగే" |trans-title=RRR: "Saw Tarak in three getups, a festival for fans" |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/chatrapathi-sekhar-reveals-interesting-facts-about-jr-ntr-role-in-rrr/articleshow/73755128.cms |access-date=21 August 2020 |website=Samayam Telugu |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |language=te}}</ref> and [[Rajeev Kanakala]] are cast in other supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=25 March 2022 |title=RRR: Junior NTR Pens A Gratitude Note As Fans Are Showing Off Unconditional Love |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-junior-ntr-pens-a-gratitude-note-as-fans-are-showing-off-unconditional-love-735052 |access-date=8 June 2022 |newspaper=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>

In June 2020, Bhatt was trolled by the netizens following the [[death of Sushant Singh Rajput]], where she was accused of nepotism. A few fans also called to replace Bhatt in ''RRR''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=K. Naresh |date=22 June 2020 |title=Have Alia Bhatt's tweets on Sushant affected Rajamouli's RRR? |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/have-alia-bhatts-tweets-on-sushant-affected-rajamoulis-rrr-629341 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Poonacha |first=Sahitya P. |date=26 June 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt will not be leaving SS Rajamouli's RRR; rumours shut down |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/alia-bhatt-will-not-be-leaving-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-rumours-shut-down-823266 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=International Business Times |language=en}}</ref> However, Bhatt denied the news of her leaving the film and being replaced by [[Priyanka Chopra]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2020|title="Not true," says Alia Bhatt about Priyanka Chopra replacing her in RRR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/not-true-says-alia-bhatt-priyanka-chopra-replacing-rrr/|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and joined the sets in December 2020.<ref name=":13" /> She learnt to speak [[Telugu language|Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt opens up about shooting in Telugu for 'RRR', reveals she was speaking her lines in her sleep |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/alia-bhatt-opens-up-about-shooting-in-telugu-for-rrr-reveals-she-was-speaking-her-lines-in-her-sleep/articleshow/79935410.cms |access-date=4 January 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=During the lockdown, I learned to speak Telugu over Zoom calls: Alia Bhatt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/during-the-lockdown-i-learned-to-speak-telugu-over-zoom-calls-alia-bhatt/articleshow/88235016.cms |access-date=4 January 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

=== Design ===
Sabu Cyril served as the [[production designer]] for ''RRR''.<ref name=":7" /> Prior to starting the first shooting schedule, the team had constructed a set at an aluminium factory located in [[Hyderabad]], for filming an action sequence.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15" /> A [[Manduva Logili|manduva house]] was constructed for the film actors and technicians.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news |title=Lavish 'Manduva' House for Rajamouli & Co on the sets of RRR – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lavish-manduva-house-for-rajamouli-co-on-the-sets-of-rrr/articleshow/66603764.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The first schedule of the film's shooting was held at the Aluminium factory set for nearly 20 days.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|date=11 December 2018|title=First schedule of SS Rajamouli's multi-starrer 'RRR' wrapped up|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-schedule-ss-rajamouli-s-multi-starrer-rrr-wrapped-93193|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> In June 2020, it was reported that {{INRConvert|18|c|year=2020|mode=historical}} was spent for a set replicating an entire village in [[Gandipet]], where the team planned to film the sequences in this location post-[[COVID-19 lockdowns|COVID-19 lockdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2020 |title=Rs 18 crore! Is that the whopping amount spent on new set of SS Rajamouli's RRR in Hyderabad? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/rs-18-crore-is-that-the-whopping-amount-spent-on-new-set-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-hyderabad/600934 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |language=en}}</ref> A set resembling the 20th-century [[Delhi]] was recreated at the [[Ramoji Film City]],<ref name=":13">{{Cite news|date=7 December 2020|title=Alia Bhatt joins SS Rajamouli's RRR shoot in Hyderabad|work=Mumbai Mirror|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/photos-alia-bhatt-joins-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-shoot-in-hyderabad/articleshow/79605140.cms|access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref> where the team had undergone an extensive action schedule for 50 days, which involved night shoots.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=30 November 2020|title='RRR' team wraps up major action sequence in 50-day long schedule|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-team-wraps-major-action-sequence-50-day-long-schedule-138710|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Another huge set was constructed by the art direction crew for a song shoot featuring Charan and Bhatt.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2021 |title=''RRR'' team to shoot a song features Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt this weekend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-shoot-a-song-features-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-this-weekend/articleshow/81392121.cms |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The promotional [[music video]] for the film titled "Dosti" was filmed in July 2021, at a specially constructed set at the [[Annapurna Studios]] designed by Sabu Cyril and photographed by Dinesh Krishnan.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dosti Music Video (Telugu) - RRR - HemaChandra, MM Keeravaani {{!}} NTR, Ram Charan {{!}} SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT_EIo89cc |language=en |access-date=24 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=RRR: Anirudh Ravichander and MM Keeravani have a music session for Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/rrr-anirudh-ravichander-and-mm-keeravani-have-a-music-session-for-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/84748088.cms|access-date=28 July 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR special promo song goes on floors in Hyderabad|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/21/rrr-special-promo-song-goes-on-floors-in-hyderabad-25613.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref>

=== Principal photography ===
The film's launch event with a ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]]'' ceremony was held on 11 November 2018, which saw the attendance of noted personalities from the [[Telugu film industry]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabbeta |first=Ranjith Kumar |date=11 November 2018 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR launched in Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-launched-in-hyderabad-5441413/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> including [[Prabhas]] and [[Rana Daggubati]], who had worked with Rajamouli in the [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'' franchise]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=11 November 2018 |title=RRR: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati And Others Attend S Rajamouli's Film Launch |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-prabhas-rana-daggubati-and-others-attend-s-rajamoulis-film-launch-1945676 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2018|title=Prabhas surprises SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR at RRR launch. See pics|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prabhas-surprises-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-at-rrr-launch-see-pics/story-dYW1daVqxqJCXQtvf7cq7I.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] of the film commenced on 19 November 2018 in Hyderabad at a specially erected set at an Aluminium factory in the location.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite web|date=19 November 2018|title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan'S RRR goes on the floors|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-starts-rolling-5453190/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be shot on [[Arri Alexa]] LF and Arri Signature Prime lens.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajamouli introduces new technology in his next|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jan/23/rajamouli-introduces-new-technology-in-his-next-9750.html|access-date=9 December 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> Senthil Kumar told ''[[American Cinematographer]]'' that, he "avoided the use of overt stylization such as extreme color palettes and unrealistic camera moves, in favor of a more classical cinematographic approach".<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Marcks |first=Iain |date=31 October 2022 |title=Shooting Stars for RRR - The American Society of Cinematographers |url=https://ascmag.com/articles/shooting-stars-for-rrr |access-date=6 November 2022 |website=[[American Cinematographer]]}}</ref> The filming schedule was completed on 6 December 2018.<ref name="DC">{{cite news |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=8 December 2018 |title=Rajamouli completes first shooting schedule for RRR |publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/081218/rajamouli-completes-first-shooting-schedule-for-rrr.html |access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref> The team took a brief break before commencing the film's second schedule on 21 January 2019 at [[Ramoji Film City]] in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2019 |title=#RRR': The second schedule of the SS Rajamouli's film starts today in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-the-second-schedule-of-the-ss-rajamoulis-film-starts-today-in-hyderabad/articleshow/67622447.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> An action sequence consisting of 1000 artists was filmed during February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2019 |title=RRR Buzz: 1000 fighters roped in for Ram Charan's action sequence? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-1000-fighters-roped-in-for-ram-charans-action-sequence/articleshow/67897755.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> An extensive schedule was filmed in [[Vadodara]] for 10 days in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR': SS Rajamouli's next to be shot in Maharashtra and Gujarat – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-next-to-be-shot-in-maharashtra-and-gujarat/articleshow/68689047.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Few scenes were also shot at [[Siddhpur]], [[Gujarat]].<ref name=":23" /> Another schedule was planned in [[Pune, Maharashtra]], however, it was called off following Charan's injury on the sets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 April 2019|title=Ram Charan's injury stalls RRR shoot in Pune|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ram-charan-injury-leads-to-cancellation-of-rrr-shooting-in-pune-5656893/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Rama Rao too faced a minor injury on the sets,<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 April 2019|title=After Ram Charan, Jr NTR gets injured on the sets of RRR?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-ram-charan-jr-ntr-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-rrr-1509119-2019-04-24|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> resulting the team to take a break during the schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2019 |title=Wow! Epic action-sequence for Rajamouli's RRR will cost a whopping Rs 45 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/wow-epic-action-sequence-for-rajamoulis-rrr-will-cost-a-whopping-rs-45-crore/articleshow/69691034.cms |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Ram Charan's introduction scene was reportedly shot for 32 days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 June 2022 |title=Can you guess how many days it took to shoot Ram Charan's opening scene in 'RRR'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/can-you-guess-how-many-days-it-took-to-shoot-ram-charans-opening-scene-in-rrr-watch-this-bts-video/articleshow/92020274.cms |access-date=6 June 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
[[File:Araku Valley coffee plantations.jpg|thumb|250x250px|[[Araku Valley]], where parts of the film were shot, including the opening scenes<ref name="araku"/>|left]]
After their recovery, an action sequence featuring Charan, Rama Rao and 2000 junior artists was shot, reportedly at a cost more than {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Deepali |date=7 June 2019 |title=Rs 45-crore action sequence for SS Rajamouli's RRR! Details out |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rs-45-crore-action-sequence-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-details-out-2757982 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en}}</ref> Introductory sequences of Rama Rao and Charan costed the production upwards of {{INRConvert|40|c}}, a sum considered higher than the total budget of many small Indian films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2019 |title=S.S. Rajamouli to have one of the biggest opening scenes for Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer 'RRR' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/s-s-rajamouli-to-have-one-of-the-biggest-opening-scenes-for-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr/articleshow/70110825.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In August 2019, the production headed to [[Bulgaria]] to film the second schedule where the crew shot crucial scenes featuring Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2019 |title=RRR: Bulgaria schedule of SS Rajamouli's film begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-bulgaria-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-film-begins/articleshow/70854009.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The shoot was stalled during October 2019 as Rajamouli had to attend a screening of ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015) at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2019 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR shoot put on hold |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-and-ram-charans-rrr-shoot-put-on-hold/articleshow/71633218.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2019, a song featuring Rama Rao and Charan was filmed at the [[Ramoji Film City]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2019 |title=RRR buzz: Ram Charan and Junior NTR to shake their leg for a special folk song? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-ram-charan-and-junior-ntr-to-shake-their-leg-for-a-special-folk-song/articleshow/72040875.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The film's official social media handle tweeted that 70% of the film's shoot had been wrapped as of November.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2019 |title=RRR massive update! 70% shoot wrapped up; antagonists and replacement for Daisy Edgar Jones to be announced |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-massive-update-70-shoot-wrapped-up-antagonists-and-replacement-for-daisy-edgar-jones-to-be-announced/articleshow/72128944.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Rama Rao headed to the Modakondamma Temple forest area in the [[Paderu]]–[[Araku Valley|Araku]] road to film for five days in December 2019.<ref name="araku">{{Cite web |date=10 December 2019 |title=RRR UPDATE! 'Komaram Bheem' Junior NTR heads to Vizag for shoot; gets papped at airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-komaram-bheem-junior-ntr-heads-to-vizag-for-shoot-gets-papped-at-airport/articleshow/72452129.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":16" /> In January 2020, Charan began a week-long night shoot in the [[Vikarabad]] forest region.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |date=9 January 2020 |title=RRR Update! Ram Charan's night shoots in Vikarabad forests? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-ram-charans-night-shoots-in-vikarabad-forests/articleshow/73172874.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Ajay Devgn]] joined the film's shooting schedule on 21 January 2020 and wrapped his portions during February.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aaglave |first=Ganesh |date=31 January 2020 |title=Ajay Devgn snapped at Hyderabad airport as he wraps up SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/specials-ajay-devgn-snapped-at-hyderabad-airport-as-he-wraps-up-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-1562029/ |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-ajay-devgn-begins-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-co-starring-alia-bhatt-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-2167300|title=RRR: Ajay Devgn Begins Shooting For SS Rajamouli's Film, Co-Starring Alia Bhatt, Ram Charan And Jr NTR|date=21 January 2020|work=NDTV |access-date=26 May 2020}}</ref> The film was halted due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 October 2020|title=S.S. Rajamouli resumes shoot of long-delayed 'RRR' in Hyderabad|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/s-s-rajamouli-resumes-shoot-of-long-delayed-rrr-in-hyderabad-11601978953614.html|access-date=11 July 2021|website=mint|language=en}}</ref> After the governments of [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Government of Telangana|Telangana]] granted permission to resume film shooting during June 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli can't wait to be back on RRR sets: Shares a throwback photo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-cant-wait-to-be-back-on-rrr-sets-shares-a-throwback-photo/articleshow/76297875.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> a 2-day trial shoot was planned, but it was halted following the spike in COVID-19 cases in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2020 |title=RRR Trial Shoot cancelled due to sudden spike in COVID-19 cases? Deets Inside! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trial-shoot-cancelled-due-to-sudden-spike-in-covid-19-cases-deets-inside/articleshow/76441288.cms |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The filming was resumed in early October 2020 following the ease of the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]],<ref name=":17">{{Cite news|date=5 October 2020|title=SS Rajamouli resumes shooting for RRR|work=[[Cinema Express]]|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/05/ss-rajamouli-resumes-shooting-for-rrr-20607.html|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> and Rajamouli shot for the promotional teaser for the film, titled "Ramaraju for Bheem", during this schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title=Ramaraju For Bheem teaser for RRR: Jr NTR introduced as Komaram Bheem by Ram Charan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ramaraju-for-bheem-teaser-for-rrr-jr-ntr-introduced-as-komaram-bheem-by-ram-charan/articleshow/78802519.cms |access-date=6 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Abiding to [[Social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic|social restrictions]] related to the pandemic, the production unit was accommodated in a hotel in [[Madhapur]] and were barred from coming into contact with outsiders not belonging to the production.<ref name=":17" />

In late-October, the team canned night shoots for the film and stills were revealed by the official social media handles for the film under the tagline ''#RRRDiaries''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2020 |title=RRR update: Night shooting for SS Rajamouli's Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer progressing at brisk pace |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-night-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-progressing-at-brisk-pace/articleshow/78899675.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2020 |title=RRR: SS Rajamouli's Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer shoot glimpse |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-shoot-glimpse/articleshow/79103758.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The action sequences, which took place for 50 days, were completed by the end of November 2020.<ref name=":9" /> The production then moved to [[Mahabaleshwar]] to film a very brief schedule in early December 2020<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 December 2020 |title=RRR shoot shifted to Mahabaleshwar |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-shoot-shifted-to-mahabaleshwar-659898 |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2020 |title=Spotted: Jr NTR returns back to Hyderabad after shooting for RRR in Mahabaleshwar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/spotted-jr-ntr-returns-back-to-hyderabad-after-shooting-for-rrr-in-mahabaleshwar/articleshow/79559739.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The production then moved to Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad for further filming.<ref name=":18" /><ref name=":19" /> [[Alia Bhatt]] began filming her portions in Hyderabad in December 2020, during which key scenes involving her were shot.<ref name="pp:indtod">{{cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|date=6 December 2020|title=Alia Bhatt finally joins team RRR for shooting in Hyderabad. See stunning pic|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/alia-bhatt-finally-begins-shooting-for-rrr-see-stunning-pic-1747113-2020-12-06|access-date=6 December 2020}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite news |date=19 January 2021 |title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR commence climax shoot for SS Rajamouli's RRR |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-commence-climax-shoot-for-ss-rajamoulis-rrr/articleshow/80349348.cms |access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref> The filming of the [[Climax (narrative)|climax]] scenes began in January 2021.<ref name=":18" /> Action director Nick Powell choreographed few climax war-sequences in March 2021.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |date=3 March 2021 |title=Hollywood action choreographer Nick Powell joins the sets for RRR climax |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hollywood-action-choreographer-nick-powell-joins-the-sets-for-rrr-climax/articleshow/81305569.cms |access-date=3 June 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> A special song shoot featuring Charan and Bhatt was held during the same month.<ref name=":10" /> Though the filming was halted again due to the second wave of COVID-19,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' release delayed again due to pandemic? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-release-delayed-again-due-to-pandemic/articleshow/82629306.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> it was resumed in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|title=RRR update: Ram Charan resumes shooting for SS Rajamouli's film post-lockdown – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-ram-charan-resumes-shooting-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-post-lockdown/articleshow/83710788.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In June 2021, the makers announced that except for two songs, the filming was completed and Charan and Rama Rao had completed their dubbing work in two languages,<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 June 2021|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR shoot 'moving at rapid pace', only 2 songs left to shoot|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-movie-ss-rajamouli-wraps-entire-shooting-portion-except-for-two-songs-7380880/|access-date=11 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> and had completed the talkie portions for the film.<ref>{{Cite news|title=#BigUpdate: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' talkie portion completed – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bigupdate-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-talkie-portion-completed/articleshow/83949795.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Маріїнський палац в Києві .jpg|thumb|right|The "Naatu Naatu" song was filmed at the [[Mariinskyi Palace]] in capital [[Kyiv]] of Ukraine.]]
In August 2021, the final schedule of the film took place in [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR head back to Hyderabad after wrapping up RRR Ukraine schedule|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-head-back-to-hyderabad-after-wrapping-up-rrr-ukraine-schedule-see-pics-1842703-|date=19 August 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> The song "[[Naatu Naatu]]" was shot during the schedule at [[Mariinskyi Palace]], [[Kyiv]], which is the ceremonial residential palace of [[President of Ukraine]], filming took place some months before [[Russia invaded Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 November 2021|title=Jr NTR on how 'Naatu Naatu' challenged him, Ram Charan – Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jr-ntr-on-how-naatu-naatu-challenged-him-ram-charan-telugu-news-301689|access-date=4 January 2022|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref name=":21" /> Barring a few shots, the entire shoot was completed on 26 August 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR wraps filming |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-wraps-filming-of-magnum-opus-rrr-7472126/ |website=The Indian Express |date=26 August 2021}}</ref> In an article published in March 2022, by [[Network18 Group|''News18'']], it was reported that at least 3000 technicians have worked on ''RRR'', while nine co-directors also contributed to the film. It took over 300 days to complete the shooting of the film. About 75 days had been allotted to film the action sequences, and 40 fighters from other countries took part in the film. At least 2500 crew people were also hired from London. Overseas locations including [[Netherlands]] was also used for shooting some important sequences.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 March 2022 |title=3000 Technicians to 300 Days of Shooting, What Went Into the Making of RRR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/3000-technicians-to-300-days-of-shooting-what-went-into-the-making-of-rrr-4907399.html |access-date=19 April 2022 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

''RRR'' began with a budget of between {{INRConvert|350|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} and {{INRConvert|400|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 March 2019 |title=RRR budget revealed. The amount of Jr NTR and Ram Charan film will blow your mind |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-budget-revealed-the-amount-of-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-film-will-blow-your-mind-1477860-2019-03-14 |access-date=8 May 2019 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> However, the budget was overrun by around {{INRConvert|150|c}} due to the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhopatkar |first=Tejashree |date=30 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli: My family members are ruthless critics; they show no mercy in ripping apart my films if they don't like anything |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-my-family-members-are-ruthless-critics-they-show-no-mercy-in-ripping-apart-my-films-if-they-dont-like-anything/articleshow/88572528.cms |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |quote=Yes, it has increased. When we are spending hundreds of crores and when the whole world stops for the pandemic, the interest rates won't stop, they keep continuing. So the budgets increase. Because when the film is for three years, the cost of production will increase, the material will increase from year to year. So the budget has increased but that's fine!. And yes, the budget has exceeded 'Baahubali'.}}</ref> with the film's final budget estimated to be {{INRConvert|550|c}},<ref name="b1">{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=RRR: జక్కన్న భారీ ప్లాన్.. ప్రమోషన్స్ కే రూ.20 కోట్లు! |trans-title=Jakkanna's grand plan..1000 crore target .. Rs 20 crore for promotions only! |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |language=te}}</ref><ref name="b2">{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=RRR Budget {{!}} అంత భారీ బడ్జెట్ తో RRR సినిమాను తెరకెక్కించారా? |trans-title=Was RRR movie made on such a huge budget? |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/producer-danayya-spent-huge-budget-for-rrr-movie-494880 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te}}</ref> thus making ''RRR'' the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian film]] at the time of its release.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Nonika |title=It's 'Roaring' for attention |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/reviews/story/its-roaring-for-attention-380732 |website=[[Tribune India]] |date=25 March 2022 |quote=the most expensive Indian film (its budget of Rs 550 crore far exceeds Rajamouli's previous magnum opus Baahubali)}}</ref> In March 2022, according to the producer's application to the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] for ticket price hikes, the film's budget was {{INRConvert|336|c}} excluding the [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|Goods and Services Tax]] and the remunerations of the director and star cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR made on budget of ₹336 crore, amount excludes Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt's salaries |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-made-on-budget-of-rs-336-crore-amount-excludes-ram-charan-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-s-salaries-101647598074069.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
[[Post-production]] of the film began simultaneously with the wrapping-up and continuation of film production. The dubbing process began during April 2020, with Rama Rao and Charan dubbing their portions for the film from their homes, and thus being the first persons to do so.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2020 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan begin dubbing for SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' from home: Report |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-jr-ntr-ram-charan-begin-dubbing-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-from-home-report-2820987 |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR Buzz: Ram Charan and NTR kick-off dubbing formalities at home? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-ram-charan-and-ntr-kick-off-dubbing-formalities-at-home/articleshow/75136122.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Both actors gave voiceovers for each other's introduction teasers.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ram Charan's voiceover turns out to be the biggest highlight of RRR Hindi teaser |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charans-voiceover-turns-out-to-be-the-biggest-highlight-of-rrr-hindi-teaser/articleshow/78825571.cms |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2020 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan begin dubbing for SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-ram-charan-begin-dubbing-for-ss-rajamouli-s-magnum-opus-rrr/story-ba38GGFhljhICuGKclAxGK.html |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In June 2021, the film producers reported that both actors had completed dubbing for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR nears completion as Jr NTR, Ram Charan finish dubbing in two languages-Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-nears-completion-as-jr-ntr-ram-charan-finish-dubbing-in-two-languages-9763101.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> On 26 August 2021, after filming was completed, the film entered into an extensive post-production phase.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR shoot wrapped, post-production work is on! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rrr-shoot-wrapped-post-production-work-is-on-news-tamil-vi0knNdhbchab.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826143010/https://www.sify.com/movies/rrr-shoot-wrapped-post-production-work-is-on-news-tamil-vi0knNdhbchab.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> With three years already invested in the film, Rajamouli's decision to spend less time in [[post-production]] compared to his other films was due to future commitments, rising production costs, and filming postponements caused by COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Will His Decision Cost RRR? |url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/will-his-decision-cost-rrr/ |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=mirchi9.com |date=12 July 2021}}</ref> The dubbing works were completed by late October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2021 |title=Dubbing of SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' in Full Swing; Film to Premiere in Multiple Languages |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dubbing-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-full-swing-film-to-premiere-in-multiple-languages-4311101.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Both Rama Rao and Charan dubbed their lines for four languages, namely Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2021 |title=RRR: Among 4 Languages My Dubbing is Best in Kannada as per SS Rajamouli: Ram Charan |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rrr-among-4-languages-my-dubbing-best-kannada-per-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-843588 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>

[[V. Srinivas Mohan]] is the [[visual effects supervisor]] of the film, along with [[Framestore]] and the [[Moving Picture Company]] (MPC), the film's principal visual effects studio.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2020 |title=All we know about SS Rajamouli's VFX-heavy project 'RRR' so far |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/know-ss-rajamoulis-vfx-heavy-project-rrr-far/ |access-date=2 June 2021 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US}}</ref> Alzahra VFX, [[Ajay Devgn FFilms|NY VFXWaala]], Redefine, Knack Studios, [[Makuta VFX]], [[Digital Domain]], [[Rhythm and Hues Studios]], [[Method Studios]], [[Rodeo FX]], Technicolor VFX, [[Legend3D]], [[The Third Floor, Inc]], Clear Angle Studios, Halon Entertainment, 4DMax, and [[Cinesite]], among others, are responsible for some of the other visual effects in the film. In an interview, Mohan discussed the utilization of [[Previsualization|pre-visualization]], [[LiDAR scanning|lidar scanning]], and [[Light stage|light stage technology]] in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2020 |title=The teaser of SS Rajamouli's upcoming VFX-rich actioner 'RRR' is out, here's what we know so far |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/vfx/ram-charan-shares-a-teaser-of-the-upcoming-vfx-rich-rrr/ |access-date=2 June 2021 |website=AnimationXpress |language=en-US}}</ref> Extensive visual effects work took place for more than six months during the post-production process.<ref name=":6" /> The finishing work for ''RRR'' was performed at ANR Sound & Vision at [[Annapurna Studios]], by colorist BVR Shivakumar.<ref name=":23" />

The final copy of the film was ready by late November 2021, and was submitted to the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) that month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR Movie Censor Report: సెన్సార్ పూర్తి చేసుకున్న 'ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్'.. మూవీ రన్ టైమ్ ఎంతంటే? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/rrr-movie-has-completed-censor-formalities-rrr-movie-running-time-is-3-hours-6-minutes-50870 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Zee News Telugu |language=te}}</ref> On 9 December 2021, the film received a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]], with a finalized runtime of 187 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR: Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan, Jr NTR Starrer's Gets THIS Certificate |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/rrr-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrers-gets-this-certificate-from-censor-officials-deets-inside |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=ZEE5 |language=en}}</ref>

== Themes and influences ==
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According to Rajamouli, ''RRR'' is about an "imaginary friendship between two superheroes".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varma |first=Lipika |date=29 October 2021 |title=RRR is about an imaginary friendship between two superheroes: Rajamouli |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/291021/rrr-is-about-an-imaginary-friendship-between-two-superheroes-rajamoul.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> He has said that the [[Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014|bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh]], his home state, also had an impact in the conception of the film. "I had this thought that Komaram Bheem is from the Telangana region and Alluri Sitarama Raju is from the Andhra region. So, if I can bring those two heroes together, it's my way of saying we are one, we are not separate," Rajamouli told [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']] following the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=1 April 2022 |title=Indian Hitmaker S.S. Rajamouli Unpacks 'RRR' Success, Sets Mahesh Babu Project (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mahesh-babu-ram-charan-ntr-jr-1235219717/ |website=Variety}}</ref>

In a press meet, Rajamouli revealed that the film is inspired by [[Quentin Tarantino|Quentin Tarantino's]] ''[[Inglourious Basterds]]'' (2009). After watching it he felt, "[If] we are making a fictional story, we don't need to stick to historical accuracies."<ref name=":24" /> He cited, "''Inglourious Basterds'' is one of the biggest inspirations when it comes to my films, specifically ''RRR''. I was shell shocked when [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] dies in the film, and how the film brings it off as a big surprise."<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2021 |title=RRR will be stronger than Baahubali in terms of its emotions - SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/rrr-will-be-stronger-than-baahubali-in-terms-of-its-emotions-ss-rajamouli/ |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Only Kollywood |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivas |first=Siddarth |title=RRR Chennai Press Meet - Rajamouli |url=https://twitter.com/sidhuwrites/status/1469337104912060420 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> The core idea to make this film came in Rajamouli's mind from ''[[The Motorcycle Diaries (film)|The Motorcycle Diaries]]'' (2004). He said, "The inspiration for ''RRR'' came from ''The Motorcycle Diaries''. I was fascinated by how a character named [[Che Guevara|Che]] transforms into a revolutionary called Guevara and have structured the characters of my protagonists around a common point, on similar lines".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title=''RRR'' is fictitious story based on two greatest freedom fighters: SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |url-status=live |website=The Indian express}}</ref>

[[Countercurrents.org|Countercurrents.org's]] T. Navin notes, <blockquote>"The friendship which develops between Ram and Bheem (as Akhtar) while attempting to rescue a child is one of human brotherhood. People cutting across all religions and regions are shown participating in their common fight against the Britishers. The film builds idea of love between religions, camaraderie of the struggling people and promotes the idea of inclusion."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navin |first=T |date=31 March 2022 |title=Why RRR Is Not A Hindutva Propagating Film {{!}} Countercurrents.org |url=https://countercurrents.org/2022/03/why-rrr-is-not-a-hindutva-propagating-film/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref></blockquote> Some viewers in India and the Western world viewed their relationship through a queer lens, arguing that they were a [[Queer coding|queer coded]] romantic couple on social media; however, others responded with critical and homophobic comments, claiming that Westerners assigning such readings had misinterpreted Indian culture and male friendships.<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR labeled as a gay classic by Western audiences, Ram Gopal Varma reacts |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-labeled-as-a-gay-classic-by-western-audiences-ram-gopal-varma-reacts-54304.html |access-date=6 October 2022 |website=Filmfare.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=6 October 2022|title=Explained: The Homoerotic undertones in Rajamouli's RRR and outrage over Resul Pookutty's comment|url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/explained-the-homoerotic-undertones-in-rajamoulis-rrr-and-outrage-over-resul-pookuttys-comment-10875691.html|date=6 July 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Rajamouli reiterated that it was just a friendship, and how one should be unapologetic about showing men's friendship on screen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ss-rajamouli-on-political-correctness-in-films-8296566/|title=SS Rajamouli on political correctness in films: 'I can't be continuously worried about what people are going to say'|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=29 November 2022 |access-date=29 November 2022}}</ref> American filmmaker [[Russo Brothers|Joe Russo]] similarly found it to be "a really powerful story about brotherhood".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo-news-211395|title='RRR' Great Movie With Powerful Story, Visuals: Joe Russo|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|access-date=23 July 2022}}</ref>

''RRR'' borrows from India's two major [[Hindu mythology|Hindu mythological]] epics — ''[[Ramayana]]'' and ''[[Mahabharata]]''. The two protagonists of the film, [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who are based on real-life personalities, are also modelled after their namesakes from the Hindu mythology. Rama Raju shares the qualities of supple and skilled [[Rama]] of ''Ramayana'' while Komaram Bheem is equivalent to muscular and immovable [[Bhima]] of ''Mahabharata''. Like Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem, Rama and Bhima never met in mythology. The abduction of Sita, which is the central theme of ''Ramayana'' plays out in reverse in ''RRR,'' with Rama Raju being captured following a series of events. Komaram Bheem (who is also modeled after [[Hanuman]]), carries a message from Sita, and saves Rama Raju.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=Mythological themes of SS Rajamouli's RRR: How Jr NTR, Ram Charan film borrows from Ramayan, Mahabharat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mythological-themes-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ramayan-mahabharat-7835946/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

''[[The Indian Express]]''{{'s}} Manoj Kumar wrote that unlike other Rajamouli's films, ''RRR'' addresses worldly matters such as "[[racism]], shared history of freedom struggle among different communities and the need for interfaith brotherhood."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar R |first=Manoj |date=29 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR is a hat tip to diversity, thumbs down to hate |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-is-a-hat-tip-to-diversity-thumbs-down-to-hate-7836698/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> An article was published by ''[[The Times of India]]'' in April 2022 writing about how [[pan-Indian film]]s such as ''RRR'' are promoting violence. Speaking about the issue, writer [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] told that ''RRR'' showcased action as per the story and era it takes place in, not violence.<ref>{{Cite news |title=#BigStory: Are pan-India films promoting too much violence? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kgf-rrr-pushpa-are-pan-india-films-promoting-too-much-violence-bigstory/articleshow/91005138.cms |access-date=5 May 2022 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

[[Kaveree Bamzai]] of [[Open (Indian magazine)|''Open'']] magazine writes this about Bheem's attack on the governor's palace, <blockquote>"The animals, ranging from tigers to stags, run riot, tearing the enemy to bits. It is both a metaphor and a statement. A metaphor for the weaponisation of the Earth, a foreshadowing of climate change, and a statement on the tribal way of life in which the human apologises to the beast for taking advantage of it."</blockquote> She noted that the film's layered storytelling emphasising the two conflicting ways in which Ram and Bheem fight for India's freedom is a theme that is appropriate to revisit in the nation's [[75th Year of Independence Day of India|75th year]] post-independence. She also notes, <blockquote>"The fight against the British is shown to be as plural as the actual freedom struggle was. Bheem, in fact, spends much of the movie disguised as a Muslim mechanic, Akhtar, and is given shelter by a family in Delhi. There is no pandering to the establishment in the movie, a hallmark of most movies emerging out of [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] currently."<ref name="openmag" /></blockquote>

Katie Rife of [[Polygon (website)|''Polygon'']] in her review of the film, felt that — betrayal, loyalty and legacy are the major themes of the film. Also, she opined that "''RRR'' is relatively light on music and romance, devoting much of its screen time to visual spectacle, gonzo action, and patriotic zeal. The dynamic between Bheem and Raju has shades of the macho bromance of [[John Woo]]'s 1980s movies, until the film transforms into a superhero team-up".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=25 March 2022 |title=The Indian action epic RRR finds the universal thrills in revolution |url=https://www.polygon.com/22996870/rrr-review-rise-roar-revolt |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Times Internet|''MensXP'']] in their article praising Rajamouli, opined that strong representation of [[hero]]ism in the film was one of the key reasons for the film's success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2022 |title=With 'RRR' Blockbuster Success, 5 Things Every Filmmaker Should Learn From SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/news/104881-things-to-learn-from-ss-rajamouli-after-rrr-blockbuster-success.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=www.mensxp.com |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|RRR (soundtrack)}}
Rajamouli's older cousin and regular collaborator [[M. M. Keeravani]] composed the [[film score|score]] and the [[soundtrack]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2019|first=Kirubhakar|last=Purushothaman|title=RRR: Story, budget, full cast and all you need to know about SS Rajamouli film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-budget-to-new-cast-members-here-s-everything-about-ss-rajamouli-s-period-film-1478009-2019-03-14|access-date=3 June 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The audio rights of the film were purchased for {{INRConvert|25|c}}, by [[Lahari Music]] and [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], which was a record price for a South Indian album.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 July 2021|title=T-Series and Lahari Music acquire RRR music rights|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/t-series-and-lahari-music-acquire-rrr-music-rights-1833063-2021-07-27|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Lahari Music distributed the soundtrack in all of the South Indian languages, whereas the Hindi soundtrack is marketed by T-Series.<ref>{{Cite news|title=T-series acquires music rights for SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' starring Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/t-series-acquires-music-rights-for-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn/articleshow/84761838.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The soundtrack consists of seven original songs composed by Keeravani, namely, "Dosti" ({{Translation|Frendship}}), "[[Naatu Naatu]]" ({{Translation|Dance Dance}}) "Janani" ({{Translation|Mother}}), "Komuram Bheemudo", "Raamam Raaghavam", "Etthara Jenda", and "Komma Uyyala". Lyrics are written by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]], [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], Keeravaani, [[Suddala Ashok Teja]], [[Siva Shakthi Datta|K. Siva Dutta]], and [[Ramajogayya Sastry]].<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR Music Review |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rrr-songs-review-hindi-movie-22964 |website=Indiaglitz |date=26 November 2021}}</ref> "Naatu Naatu" won [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] at the [[95th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/hollywood/congratulations-to-rrrs-naatu-naatu-for-winning-best-original-song-at-the-oscars-latest-tweet-by-rotten-tomatoes-4939645.html |title=RRR at Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu' Wins Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards!| date=13 March 2023 |work=Latestly |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
[[File:SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, N.T.Rama Rao Jr. At The RRR Press Meet in Chennai.jpg|thumb|Left to right: Rajamouli, Charan, Bhatt, Rama Rao and Danayya at the trailer launch event of the film's Tamil version in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].]]
The filmmakers invited fans to enter a naming contest by submitting their suggestions for the title of ''RRR'' in various languages.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 May 2019|title=Title Contest For RRR – Golden Opportunity For The Fans |url=https://english.sakshi.com/entertainment/2019/05/01/title-contest-for-rrr-golden-opportunity-for-the-fans|work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi Post]]|access-date=22 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 March 2020|title=Title of Rajamouli's 'RRR' announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/title-rajamoulis-rrr-announced-121084|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> On 25 March 2020, the titles for ''RRR'' in various versions were revealed: {{transliteration|te|ISO|Raudraṁ Raṇaṁ Rudhiraṁ}} in Telugu,<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 March 2020|title=RRR poster: SS Rajamouli's next titled Roudram Ranam Rudhiram, unites Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn. Watch video|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/rrr-poster-ss-rajamouli-s-next-titled-roudram-ranam-rudhiram-unites-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ajay-devgn-watch-video/story-o66r3Z1gZUDF4Pl1m50FBN.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> {{transliteration|ta|ISO|Rattam Raṇam Rauttiram}} in Tamil,<ref>{{Cite news|title='Ratham Ranam Rowthiram': Jr NTR reveals the role of Ram Charan in the film – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ratham-ranam-rowthiram-jr-ntr-reveals-the-role-of-ram-charan-in-the-film/articleshow/74847909.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> {{transliteration|kn|ISO|Raudra Raṇa Rudhira}} in Kannada, {{transliteration|ml|ISO|Rudhiram Raṇam Raudhram}} in Malayalam (all of which translate to 'Rage, War, Blood') and ''Rise Roar Revolt'' in Hindi version.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Baahubali' filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next titled 'Rise Roar Revolt'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/mar/25/baahubali-filmmaker-ss-rajamoulis-next-titled-rise-roar-revolt-2121417.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

The official social media handle for the film was launched during the film's announcement.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 July 2021|first1=Janani|last1= K.|title=SS Rajamouli thanks RRR team and audience as making video trends on social media|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-thanks-rrr-team-and-audience-as-making-video-trends-on-social-media-1828972-2021-07-16|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=15 January 2021|title=Waiting for RRR promotions? Read this – Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/waiting-for-rrr-promotions-read-this-telugu-news-278243|access-date=10 August 2021|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> During the second wave of COVID-19, the movie crew converted the official handle into a COVID-19 helpline offering information regarding the availability of emergency services in Telugu-speaking states as well as safety tips.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR movie's Twitter handle turns Covid helpline|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/apr/30/rrr-movies-twitter-handle-turns-covid-helpline-2296723.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In August 2021, the team announced that Rama Rao would manage the official [[Instagram]] handle for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 August 2021|title=RRR promotions in full swing: NTR to takeover RRRMovie Insta account|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-promotions-in-full-swing-ntr-to-takeover-rrrmovie-insta-account.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref> In October 2021, [[PVR Cinemas]] announced that more than 850 of its screens would be re-branded as "PVRRR" until the release and run of the film. That same month, Rajamouli and the PVR team unveiled the company's re-branded logo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 October 2021|title=RRR's Marketing Masterstroke! Multiplex Brand PVR's Name Changed to PVRRR for Few Months Just for SS Rajamouli's Film|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/rrrs-marketing-masterstroke-multiplex-brand-pvrs-name-changed-to-pvrrr-for-few-months-just-for-ss-rajamoulis-film-3000628.html|access-date=30 October 2021|website=LatestLY|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 October 2021|title=SS Rajamouli and PVR collaborate for a first of its kind association; PVR will now be referred to as PVRRR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-pvr-collaborate-first-kind-association-pvr-will-now-referred-pvrrr/|access-date=30 October 2021|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|language=en}}</ref> After the song "Naatu Naatu" was released in November 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2021|title=RRR song Naatu Naatu: Ram Charan, Jr NTR raise a storm. Watch|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-song-naatu-naatu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-mass-anthem-7616383/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> the hook step choreographed by [[Prem Rakshith]] and performed by Charan and Rama Rao in the music video went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR के 'Naatu Naatu' गाने का ऐसा खुमार, फ्रांस के दो शख्स का खुली सड़क पर डांस|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/french-men-groves-on-rrr-viral-song-naatu-naatu-on-street-fans-applaud-them-tmov-1372396-2021-12-13|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Aaj Tak|date=13 December 2021 |language=hi}}</ref> Many people have recreated the hook step by recording themselves dancing to the song and posting their videos on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 December 2021|title=African TikTok Sensation Kili Paul Dances To RRR Song Naatu Naatu|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/african-tiktok-sensation-kili-paul-dances-rrr-song-naatu-naatu-hope-ss-rajamouli|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref>

On 22 October 2020, a [[teaser trailer]] was released, titled "Ramaraju for Bheem", coinciding with [[Komaram Bheem]]'s 119th birth anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SS Rajamouli directorial 'RRR' lands in political trouble over teaser featuring Bheem's character as Muslim|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-directorial-rrr-lands-in-political-trouble-over-teaser-featuring-bheems-character-as-muslim-340127|access-date=30 June 2021|website=WION|language=en}}</ref> A controversy was sparked over portrayal of Bheem's character.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=Who Was Komaram Bheem and Why is SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Under Fire?|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/komaram-bheen-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-rrr-film-telengana-hindu-nationalist-gond|access-date=30 June 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=FPJ Explains: What's controversial about SS Rajamouli's portrayal of Komaram Bheem in 'RRR'?|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/fpj-explains-whats-controversial-about-ss-rajamoulis-portrayal-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr|access-date=30 June 2021|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> In the video, Rama Rao was seen wearing a skull cap, applying [[Kohl (cosmetics)|kohl]] on to his eyes and appearing dressed as a [[Muslims|Muslim]] man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 October 2020|title=The controversies around Jr NTR's character Komaram Bheem in Rajamouli's 'RRR'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/controversies-around-jr-ntrs-character-komaram-bheem-rajamoulis-rrr-136168|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Members from the tribal community of [[Adilabad]] and a few [[netizens]] have opposed this representation of an [[Adivasi]] leader from the [[Gondi people|Gond tribe]], as a Muslim man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 October 2020|title=RRR: Controversy erupts over Jr. NTR wearing a Muslim skullcap; tribal community threatens to 'dig SS Rajamouli's grave'|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rrr-controversy-erupts-over-jr-ntr-wearing-a-muslim-skullcap-tribal-community-threatens-to-dig-ss-rajamoulis-grave-1709573/|access-date=30 June 2021|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jr NTR's RRR Controversy: Komaram Bheem's grandson threatens to protest against the film; Here's why|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntrs-rrr-controversy-komaram-bheems-grandson-threatens-protest-against-film-heres-why-570531|access-date=30 June 2021|website=PINKVILLA|date=26 October 2020|language=en}}</ref> In November 2020, during a [[by-election]] campaign at [[Dubbak Assembly constituency|Dubbaka]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party, Telangana|Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s [[Telangana]] president [[Bandi Sanjay Kumar]] warned Rajamouli,<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|title=Will set fire to every theatre showing RRR: BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar warns Rajamouli|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/will-set-fire-to-every-theatre-showing-rrr-bjp-leader-warns-ss-rajamouli-6913499/|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> and threatened that his cadre will vandalize the theatres and his properties, if he intended to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' controversy: Telangana BJP Chief threatens violence if Bheem's portrayal remains unchanged|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-controversy-telangana-bjp-chief-threatens-violence-if-bheems-portrayal-remains-unchanged/articleshow/78982536.cms|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=SS Rajamouli Targeted by Telangana BJP Leaders Over Representation of Komaram Bheem in RRR: Report|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamouli-targeted-by-telangana-bjp-leaders-over-representation-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr-report-3032684.html|access-date=30 June 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Later, in an interview with ''[[Film Companion]]''{{'s}} [[Anupama Chopra]] in July 2021, writer Vijayendra Prasad clarified about the Bheem's appearance in the film, saying, "He is being [hunted] by the [[British Raj]]. So, he is trying to escape the people from British police. So, what is the best camouflage? Simple. He is playing a Muslim boy in that time so that he won't be [caught]."<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 July 2021|title=Vijayendra Prasad addresses RRR controversies, says SS Rajamouli film 'cannot be compared to Baahubali'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijayendra-prasad-on-rrr-controversy-ss-rajamouli-baahubali-7415179/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

The [[Teaser trailer|official trailer]] was initially scheduled to be released on 3 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 December 2021|first=Rishita |last=Roy Chowdhury|title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR's RRR trailer launch postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-s-rrr-trailer-launch-postponed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-1882839-2021-12-01|access-date=4 January 2022|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> but was postponed and released on 8 December 2021 in five languages, including Telugu.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title='RRR' trailer: SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece|access-date=4 January 2022|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title=RRR trailer: Jr NTR fights off tiger, promises to give up life for 'brother' Ram Charan; Alia Bhatt gets no lines. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html|access-date=4 January 2022|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Trailer launch events were held for the five versions of the film in [[Mumbai]] (Hindi),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' trailer launch event: Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt make a head-turning appearance – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trailer-launch-event-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-make-a-head-turning-appearance/articleshow/88187251.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Chennai]] (Tamil and Malayalam),<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2021|title=Team of RRR come down to Chennai for a special event today|url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/team-of-rrr-come-down-to-chennai-for-a-special-event-today/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Only Kollywood|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Bangalore]] (Kannada)<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2021|title=After stunning in red saree, Alia Bhatt opts for black ethnic look worth Rs 1.25 lakh for RRR trailer launch event in Bangalore|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/after-stunning-in-red-saree-alia-bhatt-opts-for-black-ethnic-look-worth-rs-1-25-lakh-for-rrr-trailer-launch-event-in-bangalore-article-88208621|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Zoom TV|language=en}}</ref> and Hyderabad (Telugu).<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 December 2021|title=At RRR Media Interaction in Hyderabad, Alia Bhatt Impresses Everyone With Her Telugu|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/at-rrr-media-interaction-in-hyderabad-alia-bhatt-impresses-everyone-with-her-telugu-4550828.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Reviewing the trailer, ''[[The Times of India]]'' cited it as "Goosebumps overloaded".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' trailer review: Goosebumps overloaded |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-trailer-review-goosebumps-overloaded/photostory/88185444.cms |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Praising the trailer cut, ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages".<ref>{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Net Desk |date=9 December 2021 |title='RRR' trailer: SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece |access-date=22 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Praising Rajamouli's work, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' called it "an epic theatrical experience".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=RRR trailer: Jr NTR fights off tiger, promises to give up life for 'brother' Ram Charan; Alia Bhatt gets no lines. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' noted that the film has universal storyline and also felt that it is a "perfect multi-starrer" while comparing it with 1957 epic film ''[[Mayabazar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title='RRR' trailer: S S Rajamouli's new movie is a potential blockbuster |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-trailer-s-s-rajamoulis-new-movie-is-a-potential-blockbuster-1059047.html |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref>

On 19 December 2021, a pre-release event was held at Gurukul Ground near [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]] in Mumbai to promote the film's Hindi version.<ref name="pre-release">{{cite web |title='RRR' pre-release event: All you need to know about the big event in Mumbai! - Times of India |url=https://www.pehalnews.in/rrr-pre-release-event-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-big-event-in-mumbai-times-of-india/1420666/ |website=Pehal News |access-date=25 March 2022 |date=20 December 2021}}</ref> Hosted by [[Karan Johar]], the team invited [[Salman Khan]] as the chief guest.<ref name="pre-release" /> The television streaming rights for the event were acquired by [[Zee Network]]. It was telecasted on [[Zee TV]], [[Zee Cinema]] and [[Zee Cinemalu]] on 31 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The most wanted stream of RRR, Mumbai's pre release event will telecast on december 31st.|url=https://flashmorning.com/en/news/the-most-wanted-stream-of-rrrmumbais-pre-release-event-will-telecast-on-december-31st|access-date=4 January 2022|website=flashmorning.com|language=en}}</ref> The next day, it was made available on [[YouTube]]. To promote the film's Tamil version, a pre-release event was held on 27 December 2021 at [[Chennai Trade Centre]], [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siva Karthikeyan grabbed all attention at RRR event?|url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994459174/RRR-Event-in-Chennai-Promoting-movie-or-Siva-Karthikeyan|access-date=4 January 2022|website=indiaherald.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 December 2021|title=RRR pre release event: Ram Charan, Jr NTR & SS Rajamouli pose for PICS; Sivakartikeyan, Udhay Stalin attend it|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-pre-release-event-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-pose-pics-sivakartikeyan-udhay-stalin-attend-it-977442|access-date=4 January 2022|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Sivakarthikeyan]] were the chief guests of the event.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sivakarthikeyan graces the 'RRR' pre-release event in Chennai as the chief guest; fans laud the star – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-graces-the-rrr-pre-release-event-in-chennai-as-the-chief-guest-fans-laud-the-star/articleshow/88566394.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 29 December 2021, the team took part in the Malayalam version's pre-release event held at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' team to have a massive pre-release event in Kerala: Details inside! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-have-a-massive-pre-release-event-in-kerala-details-inside/articleshow/88448874.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Tovino Thomas]] was the chief guest of the event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 December 2021|title=RRR Event: Ram Charan & Jr NTR flaunt their dapper contrasting looks; Tovino Thomas graces as a guest; PICS|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-event-ram-charan-jr-ntr-flaunt-their-dapper-contrasting-looks-tovino-thomas-graces-guest-pics-979386|access-date=4 January 2022|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=29 December 2021|title=RRR: Tovino Thomas Graces The Kerala Pre-Release Event With SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan & Jr NTR|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2021/rrr-tovino-thomas-graces-the-kerala-pre-release-event-with-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-327085.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, the film's release and promotional activities were postponed. The film producers faced a loss of between {{INRConvert|18|c}}–{{INRConvert|20|c}} in promotions, as the film's release was delayed again due to COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 January 2022|title=RRR Makers Face Loss of Rs 18 Crore on Promotions After Covid Delays Release; Ram Charan, Jr NTR Upset|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-makers-face-loss-of-rs-18-crore-on-promotions-after-covid-delays-release-ram-charan-jr-ntr-upset-4620353.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 January 2022|title=RRR: Rs. 18 Crores go waste on promotions of Ram Charan and NTR Jr starrer |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rrr-rs-18-crores-go-waste-promotions-ram-charan-ntr-jr-starrer/|access-date=4 January 2022|language=en}}</ref>

After the film's final release date was announced in late-January 2022, promotions and marketing of the film were restarted. At first, a music video "Etthara Jenda" (in Telugu) was released as RRR Celebration Anthem on 14 March 2022. The song featured Rama Rao, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt praising the freedom fighters from various regions of India.<ref>{{Cite news |title='RRR' movie; SS.Rajamouli's innovative, digitalised marketing approach helped its success...! - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-rajamoulis-innovative-digitalised-marketing-approach/articleshow/90441368.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='RRR' anthem 'Etthara Jenda' is impactful and keeps up with the buzz |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/music/2022/03/13/rrr-anthem-ethara-jenda-ram-charan-jr-ntr-rajamouli-song.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> According to ''[[The Times of India]]'', [[Bhuvan Bam]] was hired to be part of film's promotions in late 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Is this why the 'RRR' team is holding suspense about their announcement tomorrow? Details Inside - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-this-why-the-rrr-team-is-holding-suspense-about-their-announcement-tomorrow-details-inside/articleshow/87315592.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Later, in March 2022 a video was released on [[Bhuvan Bam]]'s [[Youtube channel]], in which he interviewed Rajamouli, Rama Rao and Ram Charan as part of his show Titu Talks.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bhuvan Bam to promote SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' from today - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhuvan-bam-to-promote-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-from-today/articleshow/90215736.cms |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

Soon after, the team has planned a promotional tour across nine cities on six days starting from 18 March 2022 to 23 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=17 March 2022 |title=RRR Team Plans A Marathon Promotional Tour And Are All Set To Visit 9 Cities In 7 Days |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-team-plans-a-marathon-promotional-tour-and-are-all-set-to-visit-9-cities-in-7-days-733820 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> On the first day of the tour, the team including Rajamouli, Rama Rao and Ram Charan headed to [[Dubai]] to participate in an event held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in the Indian Pavilon (as part of the [[Expo 2020]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Cast Special Appearance {{!}} World Expo |url=http://virtualexpo.world/ |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=virtualexpo.world |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 March 2022 |title=Ram Charan travels with his dog for RRR promotions in Dubai, Jr NTR cannot resist giving him a few pets. See pics |language=en-us |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ram-charan-travels-with-hid-dog-for-rrr-promotions-in-dubai-jr-ntr-cannot-resist-giving-him-a-few-pets-see-pics-101647581357958.html |access-date=4 May 2022}}</ref> The next day, the team returned to India and attended a [[press conference]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Press Meet : ముందుగా అనుకున్న రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఇది కాదట !! |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/rajamouli-reveals-secret-about-rrr-release-date-147699.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=NTV |language=te-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Press Meet : రాజమౌళిని విలన్ చేసేసిన ఎన్టీఆర్ |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/ntr-interesting-comments-on-director-rajamouli-147732.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=NTV |language=te-IN}}</ref> On the same day, to promote the Telugu and Kannada versions of the film, a pre-release event was held at [[Agalagurki]] in [[Chikkaballapura district]] of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR pre-release event in Karnataka: CM Bommai chief guest |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/bharat/rrr-pre-release-event-in-karnataka-today-cm-bommai-chief-guest/na20220319192207093 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref> It was organised by the film's Karnataka distribution company KVN Productions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR Pre Release Event : ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಿಂದ ನೂಕು ನುಗ್ಗಲು, ಪೊಲೀಸರಿಂದ ಲಘು ಲಾಠಿ ಪ್ರಹಾರ! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/rrr-pre-release-event-in-audience-fight-and-police-lathi-charge-in-%C2%A0chikkaballapur-70248 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=Zee News Kannada |language=kn}}</ref> [[List of chief ministers of Karnataka|Chief minister of Karnataka]] [[Basavaraj Bommai]] was the chief guest of the event. The other guests of the event were [[Shiva Rajkumar]] and [[K. Sudhakar|Kanyaboyina Sudhakar]] ([[Chikballapur Assembly constituency|MLA of Chikballapur]] and Health minister of [[Karnataka]]).<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2022 |title=RRR's Grant Pre-release Event to Have Karnataka CM as Chief Guest. Other Guests on List |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrrs-grant-pre-release-event-to-have-karnataka-cm-as-chief-guest-other-guests-on-list-4884563.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> [[Suma Kanakala]] and [[Anushree (Kannada actress)|Anushree]] have hosted the event. The following day, the team toured [[Baroda]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yadav |first=Prerna |date=20 March 2022 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Rajamouli's 'RRR' becomes first film to mark its presence at Statue of Unity |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-first-film-to-mark-presence-at-statue-of-unity-baroda-latest-celeb-news-2022-03-20-765128 |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> At first, the team visited [[Statue of Unity]] making it the first film to visit for promotions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2022 |title=Rajamouli's 'RRR' is the first film to visit Statue of Unity for promotions |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/rajamoulis-rrr-is-the-first-film-to-visit-statue-of-unity-for-promotions-2446656.html |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> The same day, an event was held by film's Hindi distributor [[Jayantilal Gada]], at the Imperial Hotel in [[New Delhi]] where the cast and crew interacted with the media and fans. [[Aamir Khan]] was the chief guest of the event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aamir Khan joins the cast of RRR at Imperial Hotel in Delhi |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/aamir-khan-joins-the-cast-of-rrr-at-imperial-hotel-in-delhi-52762.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> On the fifth day, the team toured [[Kolkata]] and [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=22 March 2022 |title=RRR Team Promote Their Movie On Kolkata's Popular Howrah Bridge |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rrr-team-promote-their-movie-on-kolkatas-popular-howrah-bridge-734551 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR: प्रमोशन के आखिरी दिन वाराणसी पहुंचे एनटीआर जूनियर, राम चरण और एसएस राजामौली, गंगा आरती में लिया हिस्सा |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/rrr-varanasi-promotion-jr-ntr-ram-charan-and-ss-rajamouli-reach-varanasi-for-promotion-of-rrr-and-takes-part-in-ganga-aarti |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> The team visited the [[Howrah Bridge]] in Kolkata and interacted with the local media to promote their film in the region,<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=RRR Promotions: Ram Charan, Jr NTR & SS Rajamouli look uber cool as they pose at Howrah Bridge; PICS |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-promotions-ram-charan-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-look-uber-cool-they-pose-howrah-bridge-pics-1050629 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=কলকাতায় 'আর আর আর' ছবির প্রচারে রাজামৌলি-জুনিয়র এনটিআর-রাম চরণ |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/rrr-promotion-in-kolkata-ss-rajamouli-ntr-jr-and-ram-charan-came-to-kolkata-to-promote-their-film-rrr-875733 |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=bengali.abplive.com |language=bn}}</ref> followed by performing the [[Ganges|Ganga aarti]] in Varanasi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Ram Charan, Jr NTR conclude 'RRR' promotions by performing Ganga aarti |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/ram-charan-junior-ntr-conclude-rrr-promotions-by-performing-ganga-aarti-in-varanasi-2447241.html |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR team in Varanasi: Ram Charan, Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli visit the divine city - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-in-varanasi-ram-charan-jr-ntr-and-ss-rajamouli-visit-the-divine-city/articleshow/90382904.cms |access-date=5 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''RRR'' was scheduled to have special premieres across India and the United States on 24 March 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=Rajamouli planning Early Premieres for RRR |url=https://www.telugu360.com/rajamouli-planning-early-premieres-for-rrr/ |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Telugu360.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=5 April 2019 |title=Samuthirakani shares sneak-peek from RRR sets. See pic |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/samuthirakani-shares-sneak-peek-from-rrr-sets-see-pic-1494588-2019-04-05 |access-date=21 September 2019}}</ref> before its worldwide theatrical release on 25 March.<ref name="release date">{{Cite web |date=31 January 2022 |title=Breaking: Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR to release in theatres on March 25 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr-release-theatres-march-25/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR will be bigger than Baahubali : Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Earlier, it was scheduled to be theatrically released on 30 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title='We are going to be in theatres on July 30, 2020': SS Rajamouli's RRR finally has a release date! |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-we-are-going-to-be-in-theatres-on-july-30-2020-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-finally-has-a-release-date-2729483 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> However, in February 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2020 |title=RRR to hit screens on January 8, 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-release-date-january-8-2021-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-6252578/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> the release date was revised to 8 January 2021, a week prior to the [[Sankranthi]] festival (14 January 2021).<ref>{{cite news |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, Starring Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan And Jr NTR, Gets New Release Date |work=NDTV.com |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-gets-new-release-date-2175542 |access-date=5 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sunder |first=Gautam |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's period epic 'RRR' to release on January 8, 2021 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamoulis-period-epic-rrr-to-release-on-january-8-2021/article30743479.ece |access-date=10 August 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India|COVID-19 pandemic lockdown]], which disrupted production, the film's release was put on hold.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR will not release on January 8, 2021, confirms producer DVV Danayya |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-will-not-release-on-january-8-2021-confirms-producer-dvv-danayya/592251 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |date=15 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Rajamouli said that the new release date would be confirmed after the completion of shooting.<ref name="NM">{{cite news |date=27 November 2020 |title=Chiranjeevi and Aamir Khan to lend their voice for Rajamouli's 'RRR'? |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/chiranjeevi-and-aamir-khan-lend-their-voice-rajamouli-s-rrr-138561 |access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> On the eve of [[Republic Day]] (25 January 2021), a 13 October 2021 release date, coinciding with the eve of [[Dusshera]] weekend, was announced<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' slated to release on October 13 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/25/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-slated-to-release-on-october-13-2254913.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli Announces the Release Date of 'RRR' |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/ss-rajamouli-announces-the-release-date-of-rrr |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> The release date was again deferred, citing [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema|theatrical restrictions across the world]] due to the second wave of COVID-19 and its aftermath.<ref name="rd">{{Cite news |date=11 September 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' to not release on October 13 this year, new dates to be announced soon |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ss-rajamoulis-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn-starrer-rrr-to-not-release-on-october-13-this-year-new-dates-to-be-announced-soon/articleshow/86113880.cms |access-date=11 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2021 |title=Rajamouli's RRR will not release on October 13 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rajamouli-s-rrr-will-not-release-october-13-155198 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>

In early October 2021, the theatrical release date was changed to 7 January 2022, ahead of the Sankranthi festival.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |first=Janani |last=K. |date=2 October 2021 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release in theatres on Ja . New poster out |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-theatres-on-january-7-2022-new-poster-out-1860007-2021-10-02 |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> However, a week before the release, the film producers announced that the film's release would be postponed indefinitely due to the increasing number of [[COVID-19]] cases, fuelled by the [[SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2022|first=Janani|last= K. |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR postponed indefinitely due to spike in Covid-19 cases |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-spike-in-covid-19-cases-1894784-2022-01-01 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR release postponed indefinitely in wake of Omicron COVID-19 pandemic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/01/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charan-release-postponed-omicron-covid-19-28757.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> In mid-January, two tentative release dates were announced pending the pandemic situation: 18 March 2022 and 28 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2022 |first=Anita |last=Britto |title=Two release dates for RRR leaves producers in a fix, reveal trade experts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/two-release-dates-for-rrr-leaves-producers-in-a-fix-reveal-trade-experts-1904124-2022-01-25 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=25 January 2022 |title=Rajmouli's 'RRR' weighs in on release dates in March and April |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/rajmoulis-rrr-weighs-in-on-release-dates-in-march-and-april-11643089094993.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> Later, the producers finalized a 25 March 2022 release date.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Rishita |last=Roy Chowdhury |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release on March 25 in multiple languages |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-on-march-25-in-multiple-languages-1906866-2022-01-31 |date=31 January 2022| access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film was intended to be released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] along with the dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], and other [[Languages of India|Indian]] and foreign languages in 2D, [[3D film|3D]] and [[IMAX]] formats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=31 May 2021 |title=Ram Charan's 'RRR' to release in English, Korean, among other foreign languages |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-english-korean-among-other-foreign-languages-11622438617333.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2021 |title=RRR to release in seven international languages |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529075632/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 May 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=dtNext.in |language=en}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be released in [[Dolby Cinema]] format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR first Indian film to be released in Dolby cinema format |url=https://www.ap7am.com/english-news-51030/rrr-first-indian-film-to-be-released-in-dolby-cinema-format |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=ap7am.com |date=13 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2022, a [[Public interest litigation in India|public interest litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Telangana High Court]] to restrain the film for being released, alleging that the film distorts history of Alluri Sita Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=6 January 2022 |title=PIL Filed Against SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' At Telangana High Court |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-pil-filed-against-rajamoulis-rrr-in-telangana-high-court/408521 |access-date=16 March 2022 |magazine=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> The High Court quashed the petition in March, observing that film did not tarnish the reputation of two revolutionaries as claimed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 March 2022 |title=Telangana High Court Quashes PIL Demanding Stay Order Against SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/telangana-high-court-quashes-pil-demanding-stay-order-against-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-4880273.html |work=[[News18]] |access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>

Following political and film industry backlash after reducing ticket prices last year, [[Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh]] [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] issued a ticket price hike in Andhra Pradesh in mid-March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2022 |title=Andhra Pradesh govt allows cinemas to increase ticket prices |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/andhra-pradesh-govt-allows-cinemas-to-increase-ticket-prices-1089416.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2022 |title=Ahead of RRR and Radhe Shyam's Release, Andhra Govt Revises Ticket Prices. Details Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ahead-of-rrr-and-radhe-shyams-release-andhra-govt-revises-ticket-prices-details-here-4851266.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> As per Cinematography Minister [[Perni Venkataramaiah]], the filmmakers received government approval to increase ticket prices by {{INRConvert|75}} during the first ten days after the film's 25 March release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pay Rs 75 more for RRR in Andhra movie theatres for first 10 days |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/mar/18/pay-rs-75-more-for-rrr-in-andhra-movie-theatres-for-first-10-days-2431473.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

''RRR'' became the first film to be screened in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], after the re-opening of [[movie theater]]s in September 2022, which were closed in 1990s following the spread of terrorism and further incidents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karan |first=Rewati |date=18 September 2022 |title=Back to the movies: After decades of closure, Kashmir opens 2 cinema halls on 'historic' Sunday |url=https://theprint.in/india/back-to-the-movies-after-decades-of-closure-kashmir-opens-2-cinema-halls-on-historic-sunday/1133404/ |access-date=22 September 2022 |website=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=RRR becomes the first film to be screened in Kashmir after 1990 |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-becomes-the-first-film-to-be-screened-in-kashmir-after-1990.html |access-date=22 September 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref>

The original Telugu version was released on 21 October 2022 in [[Japan]].<ref>{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=21 July 2022 |title='RRR' set for Japan premiere in October |url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-set-for-japan-premiere-in-october/1049322/ |work=[[The Print]] |access-date=14 August 2022}}</ref> It was released by Keizo Kabata's Twin Company in 209 screens and 31 [[IMAX]] screens across 44 cities and prefectures, the widest release for an Indian film in the country.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=29 October 2022 |title='RRR' Roars at Japan Box Office (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/rrr-japan-rajamouli-ram-charan-ntr-jr-1235416994/ |access-date=29 October 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The film's [[Japanese language|Japanese]]-language dubbed version is scheduled to release in Japan on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=RRR: జపనీస్ భాషలో డబ్ కానున్న RRR.. విడుదల తేది ఖరారు.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/rrr-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-dubbed-version-of-japanese-language-release-date-finalized-ta-1902966-page-3.html |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref>

Shortly before Academy Awards nominees were announced, distributor Variance Films announced ''RRR'' would return to American cinemas for a limited run from 3 March 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ahead of Oscars 2023 nominations, SS Rajamouli's RRR to get nationwide re-release in US |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ahead-of-oscars-2023-nominations-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-to-be-back-in-theatres-in-the-us-2325580-2023-01-24 |access-date=25 January 2023 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

===Screenings and statistics===
In November 2021, ''[[The Times of India]]'' reported that ''RRR'' would premiere on over 10,000 screens worldwide, the "highest for an Indian film".<ref>{{Cite news |title='RRR' to get the biggest ever release in Indian cinema with 10000 screens? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-to-get-the-biggest-ever-release-in-indian-cinema-with-10000-screens/articleshow/87757649.cms |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In India, the film was estimated to show on over 2,300 screens, with the Telugu version premiering on over 1,000 screens.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=23 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR to get Highest Ever 1000 Screens in Telugu? All you Need to Know |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-to-get-highest-ever-1000-screens-in-telugu-all-you-need-to-know-4585820.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi version was reported to showcase on over 793 screens and the Tamil version on over 291 screens.<ref name=":1" /> The Kannada and Malayalam-dubbed versions were scheduled for 66 and 62 screens, respectively.<ref name=":1" /> The film was set to show on over 1,000 screens in the United Kingdom, including [[BFI IMAX]], the largest cinema screen in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR: First Indian Movie to screen at UK's biggest BFI Imax! |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/30081/rrr-movie-bfi-imax-uk-first-indian-film |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The film was slated to screen at over 1,150 locations in the United States in around 3,000 theatres and 1,000-odd multiplexes across the country, which was claimed to be a record for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2021 |title=S S Rajamouli's 'RRR' to release in nearly 1,000 multiplexes in US |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/s-s-rajamoulis-rrr-to-release-in-nearly-1000-multiplexes-in-us-1057895.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=RRR to Premiere in Recording-Breaking 1150 Locations Across USA |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-premiere-in-recording-breaking-1150-locations-across-usa-4881116.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

The film was planned to be released in [[IMAX]], [[3D film|3D]] and [[Dolby Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=12 March 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' to release in IMAX |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-to-release-in-imax-11647056621453.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=13 March 2022 |title=RRR: Jr. NTR, Ram Charan's Action Drama Becomes India's First Film To Release in Dolby Cinema |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charans-action-drama-becomes-indias-first-film-to-release-in-dolby-cinema-3468520.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref> According to trade sources, the film would screen in over 21 IMAX screens in India and over 100 IMAX theatres overseas, a first for an Indian film.<ref name=":0" /> ''RRR'' is also the first Indian film to be released in Dolby Cinema in overseas theatres.<ref name=":2" /> Sarigama Cinemas, which distributed the film in the United States, planned the film's premiere in large-format resolution [[Digital Cinema Package|DCP]] at [[Cinemark Theatres|Cinemark XD]], also a first for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2022 |title='RRR': XD screening for this Indian movie is a first! - Telugu News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rrr-xd-screening-for-this-indian-movie-is-a-first-telugu-news-309772 |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

On 1 June 2022, ''RRR'' was screened in over 100 theatres across the United States for a one night event called "''#encoRRRe''".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 May 2022 |title=Indian action blockbuster 'RRR' roars back to theaters for one-night event |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-14/rrr-us-rerelease-theaters-ss-rajamouli |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title=RRR Returns For a One Night Only #encoRRRe in The U.S. This June |url=https://screenanarchy.com/2022/05/rrr-returns-for-a-one-night-only-encorrre-in-the-us-this-june.html |website=ScreenAnarchy}}</ref> The film was re-released by [[Variance Films]] and Potentate Films, in association with its original distributors — Sarigama Cinemas and Rafter Creations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2022 |title=Variance Films and Potentate Films Team Up for Re-release of RRR |url=https://www.boxofficepro.com/variance-films-and-potentate-films-team-up-for-re-release-of-rrr/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Boxoffice |language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking to ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'', Dylan Marchetti of [[Variance Films]] said that "With more than 250 films coming out of India annually, ''RRR'' could be a gateway drug".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=10 June 2022 |title=Blockbuster 'RRR' Is Back, This Time At Arthouses In A New Move For Indian Film – Specialty Preview |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/rrr-indian-film-specialty-preview-1235042579/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> In his review of the film ''[[Nashville Scene]]''{{'}}s Jason Shawhan wrote about the event that "the nationwide encore of ''RRR'' is American audiences reaching with outstretched arms to something so exciting and rock-solid entertaining that its success already happened without insular traditional media even mentioning it. This isn't America dipping a toe in Indian cinema — it's a victory lap".<ref name=":20">{{Cite web |last=Shawhan |first=Jason |title=The Outsized RRR Engages With History on Its Own Terms |url=https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/film_tv/the-outsized-rrr-engages-with-history-on-its-own-terms/article_5d1262b0-db9a-11ec-a161-0fd76a0e93c1.html |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Nashville Scene |date=26 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

In June 2022, [[London]]-based [[Prince Charles Cinema]] announced that it will re-release the film on popular demand on 3, 5, and 29 July and 8 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR returns to silver screen in London on 'popular demand' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-returns-to-silver-screen-in-london-on-popular-demand |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's Blockbuster RRR Movie Returns to London's Silver Screen on Demand |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/ss-rajamoulis-blockbuster-rrr-movie-returns-to-londons-silver-screen-on-demand-749781 |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' was screened at the [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre|TCL Chinese Theatre]] on 30 September 2022 in [[IMAX]] as part of "From Tollywood to Hollywood: The Spectacle & Majesty of S.S. Rajamouli" program of 10th Beyond Festival organized by [[American Cinematheque]] in partnership with IMAX, [[Variance Films]], Potentate Films and the [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yamato |first=Jen |date=7 September 2022 |title=Indian action hit 'RRR' eyes Oscars, sets Beyond Fest S.S. Rajamouli retrospective |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-09-07/rrr-s-s-rajamouli-oscars-beyond-fest |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Marco Vito |date=7 September 2022 |title=Beyond Fest to Feature Special Tollywood Programming With 'RRR' Director S.S. Rajamouli |url=https://collider.com/beyond-fest-tollywood-programming-rrr-director-s-s-rajamouli/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BEYOND FEST ANNOUNCES 'FROM TOLLYWOOD TO HOLLYWOOD – Beyond Fest |url=https://beyondfest.com/beyond-fest-announces-from-tollywood-to-hollywood/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[American Cinematheque|Beyond Fest]] |date=7 September 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>

''RRR'' was screened at the [[53rd International Film Festival of India]] under the Indian panorama section, in November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2022 |title='The Kashmir Files', 'RRR' among 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films to be screened at 53rd International Film Festival of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-kashmir-files-rrr-among-25-feature-films-and-20-non-feature-films-to-be-screened-at-53rd-international-film-festival-of-india-iffi-details-inside/articleshow/95027881.cms |access-date=22 October 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
Originally, the film made a pre-release earning of {{INRConvert|400|c}},<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR does pre-release business of Rs 400 crore, breaks Baahubali 2's record |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-does-pre-release-business-of-rs-400-crore-breaks-baahubali-2-s-record/story-J0cErUcknTGQWAeH12fblO.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2020 |title=RRR has earned Rs 400 crore even before release, breaking Baahubali 2 record |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-has-earned-rs-400-crore-even-before-release-breaking-baahubali-2-record-1645703-2020-02-12 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> but the revised pre-release deal was later revealed to be {{INRConvert|890|c}}, the highest for any Indian film to date.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=RRR: The pre-release business of Ram Charan-Jr NTR's film creates all-time record — deets inside |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rrr-the-pre-release-business-of-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-film-creates-all-time-record-deets-inside-1804135/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=RRR Pre-Release Business: SS Rajamouli's period drama collects Rs 900 crore already – creates all time record |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rrr-pre-release-business-ss-rajamouli-s-period-drama-collects-rs-900-crore-already-creates-all-time |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> The domestic theatrical rights in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions were reported to be under {{INRConvert|165|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2021 |title=Lyca productions bags theatrical distribution rights for 'RRR' in TN |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lyca-productions-bags-theatrical-distribution-rights-rrr-tn-143665 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> [[Lyca Productions]] acquired the film's theatrical distribution rights from [[Tamil Nadu]] for {{INRConvert|48|c}}.<ref>{{Cite news |last=K. |first=Janani |date=17 February 2021 |title=RRR Tamil Nadu theatrical rights snapped by Lyca Productions |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-tamil-nadu-theatrical-rights-snapped-by-lyca-productions-1770188-2021-02-17 |access-date=22 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2021 |title=Theatrical distribution rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR acquired by Lyca Productions |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/lyca-productions-acquires-theatrical-distribution-rights-of-rrr-for-tamil-nadu-7192586/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The following month, [[Pen India Limited|Pen Studios]] acquired the theatrical rights for [[North India]] under the [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar Entertainment]] banner, in addition to electronic, satellite and digital rights for all language versions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=Pen Studios acquires North Indian theatrical rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR |work=Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pen-studios-acquires-north-indian-theatrical-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-9486541.html |access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer|date=3 April 2021 |title=Ajay Devgn's 'RRR' sells rights for ₹350 crore |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ajay-devgn-s-rrr-sells-rights-for-350-crore-11617425027446.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> The deal for the North Indian theatrical release rights were reported to be {{INRConvert|140|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=EXCLUSIVE: SS Rajamouli's RRR North Indian theatrical rights sold for Rs 140 crore; Biggest deal in Bollywood |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/exclusive-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-north-indian-theatrical-rights-sold-rs-140-crore-biggest-deal-bollywood |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref> The Kerala theatrical rights were acquired by Shibu Thameens, with Riya Shibu presenting the film under the HR Studios banner. Thameens bought the film's distribution rights for {{INRConvert|15|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Kerala distribution rights acquired by Thameens Films |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/11/ss-rajamouli-s--rrr--kerala-distribution-rights-acquired-by-tham.html |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> The Karnataka theatrical rights were purchased by KVN Entertainment for {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref name=":11" /> The Arab world theatrical rights were sold to Phars Films for {{INRConvert|70|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=RRR's overseas rights sold for a bomb |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrrs-overseas-rights-sold-for-a-bomb.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=#RRR: Overseas theatrical rights of SS Rajamouli's next sold for Rs 70 crore – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-overseas-theatrical-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-next-sold-for-rs-70-crore/articleshow/69842395.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Dreamz Entertainment distributed the film in United Kingdom and [[Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='The Batman,' 'RRR' Rule U.K. Box Office |url=https://news.yahoo.com/batman-rrr-rule-u-k-145748236.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=news.yahoo.com |date=29 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> Shreyas Media Group's film distribution company Good Cinema Group has acquired the distribution rights for the entire [[Africa]]n continent.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=19 March 2022 |title=RRR : 'ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్' సరికొత్త రికార్డ్.. మొదటిసారి పలు ఆఫ్రికా దేశాల్లో తెలుగు సినిమా రిలీజ్.. |url=https://10tv.in/latest/rrr-movie-grand-release-in-africa-continent-392900.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=[[10TV]] |language=te}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
In May 2021, Pen Studios announced that the film's digital rights for [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] versions are acquired by [[ZEE5]]<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|date=26 May 2021|title=S.S. Rajamouli Blockbuster 'RRR' to Stream on Netflix, ZEE5 Post-Theatrical|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/netflix-zee5-rrr-rajamouli-1234981921/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> while [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Korean language|Korean]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]] and [[Spanish language|Spanish]] versions are acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 May 2021|title=ZEE5 and Netflix acquire streaming rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/zee5-netflix-acquires-streaming-rights-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-7331288/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> [[Zee Network]] acquired the satellite rights of the Hindi version and [[Star India|Star India Network]] acquired the satellite rights of the film's Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=21 May 2021|title=Junior NTR, Ramcharan's RRR Digital and Satellite Price Sold for a Record Price|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/junior-ntr-ramcharans-rrr-digital-satellite-price-sold-record-price-836568|access-date=10 August 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Group snapped post-release digital and satellite rights of RRR for 325 crores!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/zee-group-snapped-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-of-rrr-for-325-crores-news-tamil-vfwg7Cjdejjii.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522070555/https://www.sify.com/movies/zee-group-snapped-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-of-rrr-for-325-crores-news-tamil-vfwg7Cjdejjii.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 May 2021|access-date=10 August 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> The combined deal of post-theatrical streaming and satellite rights were reported to be in the region of {{INRConvert|325|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 May 2021|title=EXCLUSIVE: SS Rajamouli's RRR post release digital and satellite rights sold for Rs 325 crore – BIGGEST DEAL|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-post-release-digital-and-satellite-rights-sold-rs-325-crore-biggest-deal|access-date=10 August 2021|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> The film started streaming on [[ZEE5]] from 20 May 2022 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages while the Hindi version was released on the same day on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stage is set for OTT release of 'RRR' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/may/12/stage-is-set-for-ott-release-of-rrr-2452693.html |access-date=13 May 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR (Hindi) starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR to premiere on Netflix on May 20, 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-hindi-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-premiere-netflix-may-20-2022/|access-date=19 May 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The film has also started streaming though [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 26 July 2022 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sreeharsha |first=Gopagani |date=26 July 2022 |title=బిగ్ సర్ ప్రైజ్.. డిస్నీ ప్లస్ హాట్ స్టార్ లోకి వచ్చేసిన RRR |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/rrr-movie-now-streaming-in-disney-plus-hotstar-also-rfm1dd |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=[[Asianet Star Communications|Asianet Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2022 |title=RRR is now streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/surprise-rrr-is-now-streaming-on-disney-plus-hotstar.html |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref>

The original Telugu-language version of the film was premiered on television on 14 August 2022 on [[Star Maa]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR All Set For World Television Premiere On Star Maa |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-all-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-star-maa-5700649.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> and registered a [[television rating point]] of 19.62 according to [[Broadcast Audience Research Council]], becoming the 11th most viewed film.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=25 August 2022 |title=RRR Trp Rating: బుల్లితెర‌పై రాజ‌మౌళికి షాక్ – టీఆర్‌పీ రేటింగ్స్ టాప్ టెన్ సినిమాల్లో ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ కు దక్కనిచోటు |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rrr-trp-rating-rajamouli-film-fails-to-attract-tv-audience-121661412794114.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times|Hindustan Times Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Tollywood Top 10 TRP Ratings: టీవీలో RRRకు షాకింగ్ రేటింగ్.. స్మాల్ స్క్రీన్ పై సత్తా చూపించిన టాప్ సినిమాలు ఇవే.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/rrr-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charam-movie-gets-average-trp-rating-in-tv-and-here-the-top-10-barc-rating-movies-in-tollywood-ta-1419212-page-14.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thummala |first=Mohan |date=26 August 2022 |title=RRR విషయంలో జక్కన్నకు మరో షాక్.. వార్నీ సాయి ప‌ల్ల‌వి సినిమా అంత కూడా లేదా! |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/rrr-trp-rating-shocks-rajamouli-and-team/articleshow/93788215.cms |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> On the same day, Malayalam-language version was premiered on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=13 August 2022 |title=Disney Star to host satellite premiere of 'RRR' |newspaper=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-star-to-host-satellite-premiere-of-rrr-11660361940840.html |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref> Unlike the Telugu version, the Malayalam dubbed version registered a TRP rating of 13.70, which is considered to be one of the most viewed films on Malayalam television.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=26 August 2022 |title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26 |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> It is also the second-most viewed Malayalam dubbed Telugu film on the Malayalam television, behind ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Decent TRP in Telugu for RRR; Malayalam version sets a record |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/decent-trp-in-telugu-for-rrr-malayalam-version-sets-a-record.html |access-date=26 August 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi-language version was premiered on [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee Cinema UK]] on 13 August 2022 in the United Kingdom,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 July 2022 |title=Date & time confirmed for ZEE Cinema UK premiere of 'RRR' |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/date-time-confirmed-for-zee-cinema-uk-premiere-of-rrr/ |access-date=1 August 2022 |website=BizAsia |language=en-GB}}</ref> whereas in India it was premiered on 14 August 2022 on [[Zee Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2022 |title=RRR locks its Hindi world television premiere date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rrr-locks-its-hindi-world-television-premiere-date.html |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=[[Mallemala Entertainment|123Telugu]] |language=en}}</ref> The Kannada-language version was premiered on [[Star Suvarna]] on 21 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2022 |title=ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಕಥೆ, ಕಲ್ಪನೆಗೂ ಮೀರಿದ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣೆ, ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲೆ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ RRR, ಮೊಟ್ಟಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಸುವರ್ಣ tvಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಭಾನುವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ 5 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ |url=https://twitter.com/starsuvarna/status/1559827010238685186 |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=[[Twitter]] |language=en}}</ref> The Hindi version was again telecasted on [[Zee Telugu]] on 11 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=7 September 2022 |title=Zee Telugu to make your Sunday more special with telecast of 'RRR' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/zee-telugu-to-make-your-sunday-more-special-with-telecast-of-rrr |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The Tamil-language version was premiered on [[Star Vijay]] on 25 December 2022.

== Critical reception ==
''RRR'' received universal acclaim from both Indian and Western critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title='RRR' Craze Has Taken over the World and These Tweets are Proof |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/rrr-craze-has-taken-over-the-world-and-these-tweets-are-proof-5371819.html |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=RRR is the crowd-pleasing thrill ride you didn't know you had to see |url=https://www.avclub.com/why-rrr-is-the-crowd-pleasing-thrill-ride-you-need-this-1849069306 |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[The A.V. Club]] |language=en-us}}</ref> Praise was for its screenplay and direction by Rajamouli, action sequences, characterisation, performances from its leads, and musical numbers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' day 1 box office collection: S S Rajamouli's film opens to a sensational response |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-day-1-box-office-collection-s-s-rajamoulis-film-opens-to-a-sensational-response-1094776.html |website=Deccan Herald |quote=The biggie has received positive reviews with critics praising the performances and screenplay.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=95|count=100|average=8.30|consensus=Intoxicatingly over the top, RRR pulls out all the stops to make the absolute most of its 187-minute runtime.|ref=yes |access-date=14 March 2023}} {{Metacritic film prose| score=83 |count=17 |ref=yes |access-date=23 January 2023}} In June 2022, the film was ranked 86th globally in the list of Rotten Tomatoes' "The 100 Best Movies 3 hours or Longer", making it the third Indian film to be on the list after ''[[Lagaan]]'' (12th) and ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'' (66th).<ref name="tt">{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Shweta |date=4 June 2022 |title='RRR' makes it to Rotten Tomatoes' list of 100 best movies 3 hours or longer |url=https://telanganatoday.com/rrr-makes-it-to-rotten-tomatoes-list-of-100-best-movies-3-hours-or-longer |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2022 |title=#RRRMovie Joins the Ranks Among These Incredible Epics |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/hollywood/rrrmovie-joins-the-ranks-among-these-incredible-epics-latest-tweet-by-rotten-tomatoes-3780167.html |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'' ranked the film #1 in their list of "Best Movies of 2022 so far" in June of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Truitt |first=Brian |title=The 10 best movies of 2022 so far, definitively ranked (from 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 'RRR') |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/06/16/best-movies-of-2022-ranked/7617884001/ |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== India ===
[[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and termed ''RRR'' a solid entertainer that "doesn't make you restless, despite a marathon run time. The screenplay is wonderfully constructed, the twists and turns are attention grabbing and the nail-biting episodes as well as superbly executed action."<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Movie Review: A film that's meant for the big screen RRR is a teRRRific entertainer. |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rrr/critic-review/rrr-movie-review/a-film-thats-meant-for-the-big-screen-rrr-is-a-terrrific-entertainer/ |access-date=25 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and wrote "The action-packed climax again hits the right notes as the visuals do the talking, the hallmark of good storytelling".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' movie review: Jr NTR delivers career-best performance in S S Rajamouli's masterpiece|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-delivers-career-best-performance-in-s-s-rajamoulis-masterpiece-1094532.html|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is not perfection by any means (despite Rajamouli's best efforts) because after the way he pulls off certain scenes, you wonder if he could've done a better job in certain others. But watch this one this weekend if you've been pining for a good action packed drama".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli delivers a power-packed entertainer|url=https://www.m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/rrr/amp_movie_review/90433950.cms|website=[[The Times Of India]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

Himesh Mankad of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR has the best action sequences to offer in an Indian film with an unimaginable interval block and a roaring finale".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: SS Rajamouli creates a Revolution with Roaring Action & Riveting Drama|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-creates-revolution-roaring-action-riveting-drama-1053196|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a terrific film with brilliant performances and amazing set-pieces".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli scores big, Jr NTR, Ram Charan deliver career-best performances!|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-movie-review-rajamouli-scores-big-jr-ntr-ram-charan-deliver-career-best-performances-1929328-2022-03-25|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a fantastic film that's meant for the big screen".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/tollywood/250322/rrr-movie-review.html|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''Firstpost'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "Ram Charan and Jr NTR's offscreen friendship and camaraderie seep into their onscreen performances, and the organic transformation from strangers to brothers-in-arms has been captured beautifully".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR make a lavish meal of a fairly simple storyline|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-make-a-lavish-meal-of-a-fairly-simple-storyline-10488571.html/amp|website=Firstpost|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is just the kind of visual treat that will bring people back to theatres".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR review: SS Rajamouli film is a visual treat that takes several creative liberties|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-film-visual-treat-takes-several-creative-liberties-162259%3famp|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Bharathi Pradhan of ''[[Lehren]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "SSR rescues his adventure with a smorgasbord of skilfully choreographed, shot and performed action pieces that have you cheering lustily, the temporary boredom soon forgotten".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review: Spectacular 2-Man Army|url=https://www.lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt/117526/%3famp|website=[[Lehren]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film casts not just one super-star, but two of them – Jr NTR and Ram Charan. The biggest super-star among them all is SS Rajamouli and the audience also saved the loudest 'taalis' (claps) for him".<ref>{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=26 March 2022 |title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli delivers an epic mythological action superhero bromance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-7835978/ |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |publication-place=New Delhi}}</ref> Prateek Sur of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film's grand representation is what makes this a Must Watch".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan And Jr NTR Bring In An Epic Scale Big-Screen Entertainer|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-bring-in-an-epic-scale-big-screen-entertainer-movie_reviews-188471|website=[[Outlook India]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> [[Stutee Ghosh]] of ''[[The Quint]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Parts of RRR seem Ridiculous and Reductive it's also absolutely Ravishing and for that it deserves to be seen and enjoyed".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli Mounts Yet Another Riveting Visual Spectacle|url=https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-film-review|website=[[The Quint]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Rahul Devulapalli of ''[[The Week]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Visually stunning action sequences, exceptionally synchronised dance moves stand out".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' review: A grand take on tribal valour|url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/03/25/rrr-review-grand-take-tribal-valour.amp.html|website=[[The Week]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film a rating of 2/5 and wrote "The film rings hollow because it never pauses for breath and does not grant its two male protagonists anything akin to recognizable human qualities although they do constantly harp on love and longing".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review: Jr NTR, Ram Charan Give Sweeping Saga Of Hyper-Heroism All They Have|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-give-sweeping-saga-of-hyper-heroism-all-they-have-2842724/amp/1|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Sukanya Verna of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave the film a rating of 2/5 and wrote "A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review|url=https://www.m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/rrr-review/20220325.htm|website=[[Rediff]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

=== International ===
Calling ''RRR'' "bigger than [[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|''Ben-Hur'']]", ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]''{{'s}} Stephanie Bunbury wrote: "''RRR'' is one action crescendo after another, never dull but not exhausting either."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bunbury |first=Stephanie |date=25 March 2022 |title='RRR' Review: Jr NTR & Ram Charan In S.S. Rajamouli's Latest Epic |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-india-film-1234986920/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> In her review for [[Polygon (website)|''Polygon'']], Katie Rife stated: "''RRR'' is a busy movie, full of kinetic camerawork, bustling crowd scenes, elaborate set design, expensive-looking CGI, and loud sound effects."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=25 March 2022 |title=The Indian action epic RRR finds the universal thrills in revolution |url=https://www.polygon.com/22996870/rrr-review-rise-roar-revolt |website=Polygon}}</ref> Siddhant Adlakha of ''[[IndieWire]]'' praised Rajamouli's work, M. M. Keeravani's music and acting performances of lead actors. He further wrote that ''RRR'' outshines even the director's previous venture [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' Review: A Magnificent Cinematic Explosion |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/rrr-review-bollywood-1234711490/ |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>

Reviewing the film for ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'', Josh Hurtado called ''RRR'' a "bromantic action [[nirvana]]". Hurtado stated that Rajamouli turned a "patriotic fantasy" into an "incredibly entertaining reality for fans of big action, big emotions, and big laughs."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurtado |first=Josh |date=1 April 2022 |title=Movie Review: RRR |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-04-01/rrr/ |access-date= |website=[[The Austin Chronicle]]}}</ref> [[Joe Leydon]] in his review for [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']] felt ''RRR'' was "bigger-than-life and bolder-than-mainstream action-adventure epic."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Leydon |first1=Joe |date=4 April 2022 |title='RRR' Review: Telugu Cinema Superstars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan Shine in a Splendidly Exciting Epic |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/rrr-review-1235221965/ |website=Variety}}</ref> Nicolas Rapold of ''[[The New York Times]]'' stated: "Rajamouli shoots the film's action with hallucinogenic fervor, supercharging scenes with a shimmering brand of extended slow-motion and C.G.I. that feels less 'generated' than unleashed."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rapold |first=Nicolas |date=5 April 2022 |title='RRR' Review: A Hero (or Two) Shall Rise |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/05/movies/rrr-review.html |url-access=subscription |issn=0362-4331 |access-date=6 April 2022}}</ref> ''[[Screen International]]''{{'s}} Tara Judah wrote that ''RRR'' was "big, bold and bombastic", feeling the film was "big screen entertainment at its best".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Judah |first=Tara |date=8 April 2022 |title='RRR': Review |url=https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/rrr-review/5169413.article |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Screen |language=en}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', David Fear cited the film as "best and most revolutionary of 2022". He further wrote that "''RRR'' is about the movies: the thrill of watching stories told at larger-than-life levels, the joy of watching stars collide, the effort of rendering lavish mythologies at whatever the digital equivalent of 24 frames per second is, the sensation of seeing manufactured movement via gleefully conspicuous special effects bump up against genuine physical effort". Praising the dance number "[[Naatu Naatu]]", he stated—"Seriously, the 'Desi Naach' dance sequence feels like a [[Gene Kelly]] number dialed up to superhuman levels".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Fear |first=David |date=1 June 2022 |title='RRR' Is the Best — and Most Revolutionary — Blockbuster of 2022 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/rrr-best-blockbuster-of-the-year-1359387/ |access-date=2 June 2022 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

Calling it a "dudes rock movie" Hannah Kinney-Kobre of ''[[Pittsburgh City Paper]]'' compared ''RRR'' with American [[English language|English]]-language films and wrote that "the politics that power American blockbusters are milquetoast and/or incomprehensible – the only thing that justifies their plots is the studio executive's emphasis on recognizable intellectual property as a way to drive up box office totals. If our system can only produce movies that refuse to make the most of their astronomical budgets, why not look elsewhere? ''RRR'' is a good place to start".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kinney-Kobre |first=Hannah |title=RRR brings Tollywood, dudes rock-style to the Harris Theater |url=https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/rrr-brings-tollywood-dudes-rock-style-to-the-harris-theater/Content?oid=21743911 |access-date=5 June 2022 |website=Pittsburgh City Paper |language=en}}</ref> [[Richard Brody]] of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' felt that the film is "of shortcuts and elisions no less relentless than those of American superhero or superstar vehicles, but Rajamouli is an artist of a distinctive temperament and talent". On a final note, he further wrote "The movie's powerful sense of revolutionary virtue and collective purpose yields to nationalistic pride that's danced and sung with uninhibited joy".<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2 June 2022 |title=The Netflix Hit "RRR" Is a Political Screed, an Action Bonanza, and an Exhilarating Musical |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-netflix-hit-rrr-is-a-political-screed-an-action-bonanza-and-an-exhilarating-musical |access-date=5 June 2022 |magazine=The New Yorker |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Nashville Scene]]''{{'}}s Jason Shawhan opined that "''RRR'', in addition to being a historical epic, political drama, action spectacle and bromantic telenovela, is a film that engages with history on its own terms. This isn't a case of Tollywood aiming for Western wallets".<ref name=":20" /> In his review of the film, ''[[The Atlantic]]''{{'}}s David Sims stated: "''RRR'' serves as a reminder of how much modern action usually follows a formula. If wonder is to be consistently found on the big screen, then Hollywood has plenty of new lessons to learn from its best competitor".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sims |first=David |date=7 June 2022 |title=The Indian Action Blockbuster That Should Make Hollywood Jealous |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/06/rrr-telugu-movie-review-netflix/661202/ |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=[[The Atlantic]] |language=en}}</ref> Praising the film, American screenwriter [[C. Robert Cargill]] called it a "craziest, most sincere, weirdest blockbuster".<ref>{{Cite web |title=C. Robert Cargill calls RRR the 'craziest' blockbuster he has ever watched |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/c-robert-cargill-calls-rrr-the-craziest-blockbuster-he-has-ever-watched/cid/1869095 |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR gets shoutout from Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill: 'Craziest, weirdest blockbuster' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-gets-shoutout-from-doctor-strange-screenwriter-c-robert-cargill-craziest-weirdest-blockbuster-101654596589561.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Praising the film's direction and action sequences, ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''{{'}}s Aparita Bhandari opined that the officers of the [[British Raj]] are shown as caricatures, which does not add depth to the narrative. There is very little character development, or social or historical context. She further wrote "The female characters barely have a role to play, despite the fact that one of Indian cinema's leading actresses Alia Bhatt plays Raju's fiancée".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhandari |first=Aparita |date=9 June 2022 |title=Review: Why you need to watch Netflix's RRR, the action phenomenon taking India, and the world, by storm |language=en-CA |work=[[The Globe and Mail]] |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/reviews/article-why-you-need-to-watch-netflixs-rrr-the-action-phenomenon-taking-india/ |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> [[Collider (website)|''Collider'']]<nowiki>''</nowiki>s Chase Hutchinson stated—"An unrelenting ride of a film that makes blockbusters such as ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]'' look like child's play and leaves whatever is happening in ''[[Jurassic World Dominion]]'' in its dust, S.S. Rajamouli's action musical epic ''RRR'' is what cinema can only hope to aspire to."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hutchinson |first=Chase |date=10 June 2022 |title='RRR', the Action Musical Putting Other Summer Blockbusters to Shame |url=https://collider.com/rrr-movie-ss-rajamouli-summer-blockbusters/ |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Calling it "the craziest movie of the year", Adam Graham of ''[[The Detroit News]]'' further stated that "''RRR''<nowiki/>'s breakout is significant though, and it's the kind of accessible, crossover success story that brings more eyes to different cultures, styles and voices across the globe. Even its subtext is winning favor: the supercharged bromance at the center of the film has been celebrated by some who see Raju and Bheem as [[gay]] superheroes acting out a love affair bubbling just below the surface of all those explosions".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Adam |date=10 June 2022 |title=Explosions, tigers and bromance: 'RRR' is the action epic you must see |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/adam-graham/2022/06/11/explosions-tigers-and-bromance-rrr-action-epic-you-must-see/7559558001/ |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=[[The Detroit News]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In an article published by ''[[Screen Rant]]'', Mark Donaldson wrote that "''RRR''{{'}}s portrayal of the racism and oppression of [[colonialism]] makes it vital viewing for Western audiences that are interrogating their own countries' troubling colonial pasts".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Mark |date=14 June 2022 |title=Is RRR Based On A True Story? |url=https://screenrant.com/is-rrr-movie-based-on-a-true-story/ |access-date=15 June 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

A critic writing for [[Israel]]i newspaper ''[[Haaretz]]'', praised Rajamouli's screenplay and his vision to make the film. They further compared ''RRR'' with [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] films and opined that it is truly an "entertaining film".<ref>{{Cite news |title=RRR: למי שרוצה לדעת איך נראה קוקאין בצורת סרט |language=he |work=[[Haaretz]] |url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/cinema/movie-reviews/2022-06-01/ty-article-review/00000181-1fa8-d7db-a98f-bffb5abb0000 |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' cited it as the "best blockbuster of 2022" and felt that the film "gives Western audiences the chance to experience something new, the biggest and ''best'' of Indian cinema".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sevverlz |first=Mayoorhan |date=21 June 2022 |title=Why RRR Is the Best Blockbuster of 2022 |url=https://www.cbr.com/rrr-why-best-2022-blockbuster/ |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In an article published by ''[[The Irish Times]]'', Donald Clarke stated that ''RRR'' is "one of the year's unstoppable cultural phenomena".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Clarke |first=Donald |date=30 July 2022 |title=Exuberant Indian epic RRR reaches new audiences |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2022/07/30/exuberant-indian-epic-rrr-reaches-new-audiences/ |access-date=1 August 2022 |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Matt Patches of ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' and Wes Greene of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' named the "Naatu Naatu" musical sequence as one of the best movie scenes of 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.polygon.com/23516876/best-movie-scenes-moments-2022 | title=The best movie scenes of 2022 | website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] | date=27 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2022|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-best-film-scenes-of-2022|title=The Best Film Scenes of 2022|website=Slant|accessdate=6 April 2023}}</ref>

Ritesh Babu, writing for American publication [[Vox (website)|Vox]], called RRR "incredible action movie with seriously troubling politics." He accused the film of casteism as well as claiming the director's is characterized by "deep casteism" that "reinforces a Brahmanical vision of the universe."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vox.com/23220275/rrr-netflix-tollywood-hindutva-caste-system | title=RRR is an incredible action movie with seriously troubling politics | date=20 July 2022 }}</ref> Filmmaker [[Steven Spielberg]], whom Rajamouli is a big fan of, also praised the film, saying "I couldn't believe my eyes – it was like eye candy...it was extraordinary to look at and experience." Rajamouli said in response "I can almost get up from the chair and do a dance – it means a lot to me."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/steven-spielberg-ss-rajamouli-rrr-the-fabelmans-video-1235519008/ | title=Steven Spielberg, S.S. Rajamouli Talk 'RRR,' 'The Fabelmans': Watch Video (EXCLUSIVE) | date=10 February 2023 }}</ref> Filmmaker [[Daniel Kwan]] lauded the film, saying "While a lot of the blockbusters we're making in the states tend to have self aware, cheeky characters trapped in self-serious filmmaking, ''RRR'' was all heart-on-its-sleeve sincerity wrapped up in the most ridiculous over the top execution. So much to love."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/im-working-in-the-wrong-country-says-hollywood-director-daniel-kwan-after-watching-rrr-101666242707078.html | title='I'm working in the wrong country', says Hollywood director Daniel Kwan after watching RRR | date=20 October 2022 }}</ref>

===Top-ten lists===
The film appeared on many critics' and publications' top ten lists of the best films of 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metacritic: 2022 Film Critic Top Ten Lists |url=https://www.metacritic.com/feature/film-critics-pick-10-best-movies-of-2022 |access-date=10 December 2022 |work=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>

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* 1st – Brian Truitt, ''[[USA Today]]''<ref>{{cite news | access-date = 21 December 2022 | newspaper = USA Today | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/12/14/10-best-movies-of-2022-ranked/10884577002/ | date = 14 December 2022 | title = Ranked: The 10 best movies of 2022, from Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 'The Whale,' 'RRR' | first =Brian | last = Truitt}}</ref>
* 8th – ''[[Indiewire]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/best-movies-2022-critics-survey-polls-performances-1234790612/ | title=2022 Critics Poll: The Best Films and Performances, According to 165 Critics from Around the World | date=12 December 2022 }}</ref>
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== Box office ==
''RRR'' is estimated to have grossed ₹1276 crore worldwide.<ref name="wwgross">{{bulleted list
|{{Cite web|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi is the most-watched Indian film on Netflix with 50.6 million viewership hours, RRR follows close behind|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-rrr-netflix-viewership-indian-films-7960117/|website=[[Indian Express]]|date=10 June 2022}}
|{{Cite web|first=Mohan|last=Thummala|title=RRRలో బ్రిడ్జ్ యాక్షన్ సీన్..వి.ఎఫ్.ఎక్స్ వీడియో చూస్తే థ్రిల్ కావటం పక్కా|url= https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/surpreeze-rrr-vfx-breakdown-released-today/articleshow/91889718.cms|website=[[Samayam Telugu]]|language=te|date=30 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title=RRR: ఎన్టీఆర్ రామ్ చరణ్ లను పిండేసిన రాజమౌళి.. ఒక్కో సీన్ తీసారిలా..!|url= https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/interviews-hit-different-after-watching-the-movie/0210/122102005|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|date=23 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|last=Sakshi|first=Telugu|title=RRR Movie: అన్ సీన్స్ తో మళ్లీ థియేటర్లోకి ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మూవీ!|url= https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rrr-movie-re-releasing-us-theaters-uncut-version-june-1st-1457290|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|date=19 May 2022}}
|{{Cite web|title='They are so gay' fans perplexed by Western audience's perception of 'RRR' as queer story|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/they-are-so-gay-fans-perplexed-by-western-audiences-perception-of-rrr-as-queer-story20220602114923/|website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en|access-date=26 August 2022|date=2 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR features on Rotten Tomatoes Best Films of 2022 list|url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-features-on-rotten-tomatoes-best-films-of-2022-list-54556-1.html|access-date=15 June 2022|magazine=[[Filmfare]]|date=14 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR achieves remarkable global milestone|url= https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-starring-ram-charan-jr-ntr-achieves-remarkable-global-milestone-details-here-snt-rdxaux|quote=RRR", also one of the most successful Indian films of 2022, has minted over Rs 1,200 crore at the box office worldwide.|website=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR : మరోసారి చేతులు కలుపుతోన్న ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ త్రయం.. ఇది ఊహించలేదు..|url= https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/ram-charan-ntr-rajamouli-joining-hands-for-one-more-time-here-are-the-details-sr-1344212.html|access-date=25 June 2022|magazine=[[News18 Telugu]]|date=24 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR becomes first Indian film to bag Best Picture Nomination at HCA Awards|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntrs-rrr-becomes-first-indian-film-bag-best-picture-nomination-hca-awards-1152330|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=30 June 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR beats Top Gun Maverick, The Batman to finish second best film at Hollywood Critics Association Awards 2022|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-is-second-best-film-at-hollywood-critics-association-awards-2022-101656779034501.html|access-date=3 July 2022|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Box office report card first half 2022: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here's a look at how Indian films fared|url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/box-office-report-card-first-half-2022-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-to-gangubai-kathiawadi-heres-a-look-at-how-indian-films-fared-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-92619214|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Times Now]]|date=2 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=After the pandemic pause, it's now raining new releases|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/new-bollywood-box-office-movies-in-the-first-six-months-of-2022/cid/1874368|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=13 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson praise RRR: 'Loved it'|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/marvel-directors-james-gunn-and-scott-derrickson-praise-rrr-loved-it-101658055835187.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=RRR was a massive box office success, earning over ₹1200 crore globally.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' all set for release in Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-all-set-for-release-in-japan/articleshow/93049554.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released on March 25 this year, 'RRR' has collected over Rs 1,200 crore so far worldwide.|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='The Gray Man' director Joe Russo calls 'RRR' a great movie with powerful story, visuals|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-gray-man-director-joe-russo-calls-rrr-a-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals/articleshow/93072245.cms?from=mdr|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, 'RRR' has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[The Economic Times]]|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title='RRR' great movie with powerful story, visuals: Joe Russo|url=https://theprint.in/features/rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo/1051441/|quote=Released theatrically in March, “RRR” has raised over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[ThePrint]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=23 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR streams on Disney+ Hotstar|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jul/26/rrr-streams-on-disney-hotstar-33085.html|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=Released theatrically in March, the film has garnered over Rs 1,200 crore at the global box office.|website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]|date=26 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Marvel's Luke Cage creator thinks Ram Charan could be the next James Bond|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/marvels-luke-cage-creator-thinks-ram-charan-could-be-the-next-james-bond-11659060100972.html|access-date=4 August 2022|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli Interacts With Russo Brothers, Reveals He Was 'Surprised' With RRR's Reception From West|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-interacts-with-russo-brothers-reveals-he-was-surprised-with-rrrs-reception-from-west-10046713|access-date=4 August 2022|magazine=[[Jagran Prakashan Limited|Jagran English]]|date=30 July 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Seth Rogen, mom Sandy are all praise for SS Rajamouli's film|url= https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/rrr-seth-rogen-mom-sandy-are-all-praise-for-ss-rajamouli-film-186631|access-date=4 August 2022|quote=SS Rajamouli's directorial broke numerous box office records and churned out nearly Rs 1200 crore worldwide|website=[[News9Live]]|date=2 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR world television premiere|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rrr-world-television-premiere-when-where-to-watch-ram-charan-jr-ntr-s-film-2974370|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNAIndia]]|date=6 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Baby Driver Director Edgar Wright Gave A Shout Out To SS Rajamouli's RRR|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-latest-to-praise-rrr-what-an-absolute-blast-so-entertaining-3253438|quote=RRR has raised over ₹ 1,200 crore at the global box office|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=14 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Independence Day 2022: How films like RRR, Gorkha mark the return of 'loud' patriotism in Indian cinema|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/independence-day-2022-how-rrr-gorkha-mark-the-return-of-loud-patriotism-in-indian-cinema-101660507442729.html|quote=The slice-of-life films they can stream on their laptops. In a theatre, they want the old school cinema experience. And this has meant that RRR makes ₹1200 crore, and Bollywood takes cue.|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=15 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR TV premiere: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film receives record viewership in Malayalam but not in Telugu|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/rrr-tv-premiere-jr-ntr-ram-charan-s-film-receives-record-viewership-in-malayalam-but-not-in-telugu-1992881-2022-08-26|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=26 August 2022|date=26 August 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR to Tiger Zinda Hai, List of Most Expensive Indian Films and How They Fared|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-to-tiger-zinda-hai-list-of-most-expensive-indian-films-and-how-they-fared-5941465.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=12 September 2022}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: Jr NTR says 'you deserve all the applause' to SS Rajamouli on standing ovation in LA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-jr-ntr-says-you-deserve-all-the-applause-to-ss-rajamouli-on-standing-ovation-in-la-1193486|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=4 October 2022|date=31 October 2022|quote=RRR collected nearly Rs 1200 crore at the box office and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Ram Charan-Jr NTR Starrer Collects Rs 2.50 Cr, Features In Top 10 Charts|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-japan-box-office-collection-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-collects-rs-2-50-cr-features-in-top-10-charts-6251233.html|website=[[News18]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film earned close to Rs 1200 crore worldwide at the box office before the Japan release, making it one of the biggest films this year.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title="Love for RRR…" Ram Charan drops picture with SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR from Japan trip|url=https://telanganatoday.com/love-for-rrr-ram-charan-drops-picture-with-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-from-japan-trip|website=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=31 October 2022|date=27 October 2022|quote=The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=Fawad Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt beats RRR in UK, Indian fans remind producers of worldwide figures|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=31 October 2022|quote=Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR stands at a worldwide collection of around ₹1200 crore.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR sets Japanese box office on fire, breaks records of previous Indian blockbusters but…|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-sets-japanese-8260596/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=10 November 2022|quote=The film has expected to open on a positive note, adding to RRR’s over Rs 1200 crore global collection.}}
|{{Cite magazine|title=RRR: SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Ram Charan honoured with HCA spotlight Award and Best International Film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rrr-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-honoured-with-hca-spotlight-award-and-best-international-film-1202179|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=6 December 2022|quote=RRR earned over Rs 1200 crore in its theatrical run.}}
}}</ref><ref name=":25">{{Cite Box Office Mojo |id=2424984069 |title=RRR|access-date=19 January 2023}}</ref> During its theatrical run, ''RRR'' became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|third highest-grossing Indian film]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2022 |title='RRR' box office update: S S Rajamouli's film beats 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' to become third highest-grossing Indian movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-box-office-update-s-s-rajamoulis-film-beats-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-movie-1099061.html |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> the [[List of highest-grossing films in India#Domestic gross figures|third highest-grossing film in India]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jatinder |date=1 April 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR First Week Box Office; Emerges Second Biggest Grosser in India zooming ahead of Dangal |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-first-week-box-office-emerges-second-biggest-grosser-india-zooming-ahead-dangal-1057987 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films#Highest-grossing films worldwide|second highest-grossing Telugu film]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosser |first=Michael |date=7 April 2022 |title=India's S.S. Rajamouli on filming hit 'RRR' in Ukraine, next project with Mahesh Babu |url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/indias-ss-rajamouli-on-filming-hit-rrr-in-ukraine-next-project-with-mahesh-babu/5169414.article |website=[[Screen International]]}}</ref> and the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films#Andhra Pradesh and Telangana|highest-grossing film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana]], surpassing Rajamouli's previous film [[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion|''Baahubali 2'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2022 |title=Rajamouli's RRR surpasses Baahubali to become the second highest grossing Telugu film in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/rajamoulis-rrr-surpasses-baahubali-to-become-the-second-highest-grossing-telugu-film-in-tamil-nadu/b14a27a4f5153 |access-date= |website=OTTPlay}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: Top Grossers in AP/TS; SS Rajamouli takes the crown again with RRR |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-top-grossers-apts-ss-rajamouli-takes-crown-again-rrr-1060383 |access-date=3 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref> ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]'', which released three weeks later, surpassed ''RRR''{{'s}} worldwide and India gross figures,<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=5 May 2022 |title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection Day 21: Yash's film beats RRR, becomes 2nd highest-grosser in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-day-21-yash-s-film-beats-rrr-becomes-2nd-highest-grosser-in-india-1945562-2022-05-05 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2022 |title=KGF 2 box office collection: Yash starrer takes box office by storm, mints Rs 1217 cr worldwide |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kgf-2-becomes-third-highest-grossing-indian-movie-surpasses-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-481254 |access-date= |website=[[WION]] |language=en}}</ref> which was again retained by ''RRR'' after several re-release show outside India.<ref name=":25" /> {{As of|2022|05|28}}, ''[[News18 Telugu]]'' estimated that ''RRR'' grossed over {{INRConvert|1150|c}} worldwide, with around {{INRConvert|415|c}} coming from the states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]].<ref name="n18">{{cite web |last1=Thanjavur |first1=Kiran Kumar |date=28 May 2022 |title=RRR Closing Collections : ముగిసిన ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ థియేట్రికల్ రన్.. టోటల్ కలెక్షన్స్ ఇవే |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-jr-ntr-ram-chara-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-theatrical-run-closed-and-total-box-office-collections-ta-1315178.html |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> ''RRR'' grossed {{INR|83.40}} crore from [[Karnataka]], {{INR|77.25}} crore from [[Tamil Nadu]], {{INR|24.25}} crore from [[Kerala]], {{INR|326}} crore from the [[Hindi Belt|Hindi belt]], {{INR|18.2}} crore from the rest of India, and {{INR|209}} crore from the overseas. The report also calculated that the film amassed distributors a share of {{INR|613.06}} crore as opposed to the [[break-even point]] of {{INR|451}} crore, earning a profit of {{INR|160.06}} crore from the theatrical revenue.<ref name="n18" />

[[Taran Adarsh]] reported that the film had a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|223|c}} on its opening day.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 March 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Collection Day 1: SS Rajamouli Film Collects Rs 223 Cr, Beats Baahubali 2's Earnings |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/rrr-collects-staggering-rs-240-crore-on-opening-day-looks-set-to-beat-baahubali-4911365.html |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=RRR box office collection Day 1: SS Rajamouli beats his own record, Ram Charan-Jr NTR-starrer makes Rs 223 crore |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-box-office-collection-day-1-ss-rajamouli-earth-shattering-start-7836960/lite/ |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' mentioned that the film collected {{INRConvert|240|c}} on its opening day worldwide, setting the record for the highest first day total earned by an Indian film. This record was previously held by Rajamouli's ''Baahubali 2''.<ref name="first day">{{Cite news |date=26 March 2022 |title='RRR' Box Office collections day 1: SS. Rajamouli film mints over Rs 240 crores; deets inside! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrr-box-office-collections-day-1-ss-rajamouli-film-mints-over-rs-240-crores-deets-inside/articleshow/90454441.cms |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref> After the two days of run, the total worldwide gross stood at around {{INRConvert|370|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=RRR 2 days Box Office Collection: SS Rajamouli's Film Earns over Rs 370 crore |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rrr-2-days-box-office-collection-ss-rajamoulis-film-earns-over-rs-370-crore-846927 |website=[[IB Times]]}}</ref>

In its opening weekend, it grossed between {{INRConvert|450|c}} and {{INRConvert|485|c}} worldwide, making it the second biggest opening weekend for an Indian film after ''Baahubali 2''.<ref name="toi3">{{cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title='RRR' box office collection day 3: SS. Rajamouli's film rules the world box-office from March 25th to 27th (weekend) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrr-box-office-collection-day-3-ss-rajamoulis-directorial-is-the-no-1-movie-in-the-world-from-march-25th-to-27th-weekend-/articleshow/90486168.cms |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="bh3">{{cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Worldwide: SS Rajamouli film goes on a rampage globally; collects Rs. 485 crores to emerge the No. 1 film worldwide over the weekend |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-worldwide-ss-rajamouli-film-goes-rampage-globally-collects-rs-485-crores-emerge-no-1-film-worldwide-weekend/ |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> ''RRR'' also stood as the top grosser at the global box office during the weekend of 25–27 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=27 March 2022 |title='RRR' Has Roaring Debut; 'The Batman' Rises To $673M WW; 'Lost City' Finds Strong Early Start – International Box Office |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/rrr-the-batman-lost-city-moonfall-india-china-global-international-box-office-1234987698/ |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=Deadline}}</ref> According to data from ''[[Screen Australia]]'', the film collected A{{Dollar sign}}2.43 million in its debut week from 133 centers. ''[[ABC Australia]]'' reported that it is a big debut at the [[Aussie]] box office for an Indian film and a non-English language film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 April 2022 |title=Indian film RRR wins big at Aussie box office |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-09/indian-film-rrr-wins-big-at-aussie-box-office/100977988 |access-date=17 April 2022}}</ref> ''RRR''{{'s}} Hindi version domestic weekend collected a net of {{INRConvert|74.5|c}}, slightly lower than the post-pandemic record held by ''[[Sooryavanshi]]'' in the [[Hindi film]] market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2022 |title=Top Opening Weekends Post Pandemic - RRR Second - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6791 |access-date= |website=[[Box office India]]}}</ref> The film has thus became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in the overseas markets#Major overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film in Australia]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}

In its first week, ''RRR'' grossed {{INRConvert|710|c}} worldwide, of which {{INRConvert|280|c}} is grossed in its home territory of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<ref name="1w">{{cite web |last=Thanjavur |first=Kiran Kumar |date=1 April 2022 |title=RRR 1st Week WW Collections : ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ మొదటి వారం కలెక్షన్స్.. ఏడు రోజుల్లో రూ. 700 కోట్ల క్లబ్‌లో సెన్సేషన్.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-rajamouli-ajay-devgn-jr-ntr-ram-charan-alia-bhatts-rrr-movie-1st-week-world-wide-box-office-collections-and-entry-to-700-crore-club-ta-1254594.html |website=[[News 18]] |language=te}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|900|c}} worldwide in 10 days.<ref name="10d">{{cite web |last1=Boddula |first1=Sunil |date=4 April 2022 |title=RRR టార్గెట్ ఫినిష్.. 10 రోజుల్లోనే భారీ లాభాలు! 1000 కోట్లకు చేరువలో.. |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/rajamouli-rrr-world-wide-10-days-collection-report-here/articleshow/90635804.cms |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office Collection Day 10: 'आरआरआर' हिंदी का कलेक्शन 200 करोड़ के पार, अब इस अगले धमाके की तैयारी |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/rrr-box-office-collection-day-10-ss-rajamouli-s-film-hindi-collection-cross-rs-200-crore |website=[[Amar Ujala]] |language=hi}}</ref> The same day, the film entered into [[Profit (economics)|profit zone]] with a distributors' share of {{INRConvert|497|c}} by reaching its [[break even point]] of {{INRConvert|453|c}}.<ref name="10d" /> In 10 days, ''RRR'' became the highest-grossing film in its home territory of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with a gross of over {{INRConvert|300|c}}, surpassing ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jatinder |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: Top Grossers in AP/TS; SS Rajamouli takes the crown again with RRR |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-top-grossers-apts-ss-rajamouli-takes-crown-again-rrr-1060383 |access-date=7 April 2022 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> ''RRR'' also became the first film to collect a distributor share over {{INRConvert|100|c}} in the Nizam territory (Telangana).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishna |first=Vamshi |date=6 April 2022 |title=RRR Movie : నైజాంలో రూ.100 కోట్లు...చరిత్ర సృష్టించిన RRR |language=te |work=[[TV5 (India)]] |url=http://www.tv5news.in/cinema/rrr-movie-crosses-the-magical-rs-100-cr-mark-in-nizam-area-811618 |access-date=7 April 2022}}</ref> ''RRR''{{'s}} Hindi dubbed version netted over {{INRConvert|200|c}} in India in 13 days, making the second dubbed film to do so after ''Baahubali 2''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office: SS Rajamouli's film enters Rs. 200 Crore Club, is only the second dubbed film after his Baahubali: The Conclusion to achieve this feat |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-ss-rajamoulis-film-enters-rs-200-crore-club-second-dubbed-film-baahubali-conclusion-achieve-feat/ |access-date=7 April 2022}}</ref>

''RRR'' reached the {{INRConvert|1000|c}} gross mark in 16 days of its run thus entering [[1000 Crore Club]] and becoming the third highest-grossing Indian film after [[Dangal (film)|''Dangal'']] and ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' breaks all records, enters 1000 crore club worldwide! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-breaks-all-records-enters-1000-crore-club-worldwide-2452435.html |website=Zee News}}</ref> During this period, the film grossed {{INRConvert|382|c}} in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In the United States, the film grossed over US$13 million, becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film in US after ''Baahubali 2.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=RRR Collections : బాక్సాఫీస్ దగ్గర ఆర్ ఆర్ ఆర్ ప్రభంజనం.. ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా 1000 కోట్ల వసూలు.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rrr-collections-ram-charan-rajamouli-ntr-rrr-crosses-1000-cr-gross-world-wide-an-official-statement-released-sr-1264662.html |website=[[News18 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> It also emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in Australia with a gross of over AU$3.36 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rrr/box-office/ |access-date=17 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=RRR Box Office: Film surpasses Padmaavat; becomes All Time Highest Grosser at the Australia box office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rrr-box-office-film-surpasses-padmaavat-becomes-time-highest-grosser-australia-box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> By 22 April 2022, the film grossed US$4.30 million and US$2.30 million in the [[Middle East]] and Europe (including United Kingdom).<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Box Office: RRR rises to $24 million Internationally, Worldwide nears Rs. 900 crores |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-rrr-rises-24-million-internationally-worldwide-nears-rs-900-crores-1060409 |access-date=1 May 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' also holds the record for the highest collection in a single screen for any Telugu film, grossing over {{INRConvert|5|c}} in Sudarshan 35 mm, Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 May 2022 |title=సింగిల్ థియేటర్ లో రూ.5 కోట్లు గ్రాస్..ఆర్ఆర్ఆర్ అరుదైన రికార్డు |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/rrr-rare-record-in-sudarshan-35mm-theatre-575047 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te}}</ref> In mid-May 2022, ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' reported that the film grossed US$14.5 million in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yamato |first=Jen |date=14 May 2022 |title=Indian action blockbuster 'RRR' roars back to theaters for one-night event |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-14/rrr-us-rerelease-theaters-ss-rajamouli |access-date=2 June 2022}}</ref> Thus, making it the 31st highest-grossing film in the United States of the year.<ref name=":5" /> In the opening weekend, the film debuted at no.2 at the United Kingdom box-office with a total gross of £650,204.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalton |first=Ben |date=28 March 2022|title=Tollywood drama 'RRR' scores third place at UK-Ireland box office as 'The Batman' tops £35m |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/tollywood-drama-rrr-scores-third-place-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-the-batman-tops-35m/5169073.article |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=Screen |language=en}}</ref>

According to ''[[Gulf News]]'', the film collected a total gross of US$4.3 million in the [[Middle East]] from the 10 days of its theatrical run – US$2.568 million (Dh9.5 million) from [[United Arab Emirates]], US$500,000 from [[Qatar]], US$378,468 from [[Kuwait]] and US$290,118 from [[Saudi Arabia]]. It was also reported that the film clocked in 230,676 admissions in the same period.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rajamouli's 'RRR' storms UAE box office, releases in a 3D format |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/rajamoulis-rrr-storms-uae-box-office-releases-in-a-3d-format-1.86975765 |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=gulfnews.com |date=5 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

The film was re-released several times since its original release. It has collected a total gross of $21,000 ({{INR|17 lakh}}) from its release in [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre|TCL Chinese Theatre]] on 30 September 2022. Thus, its total re-release gross earnings became $221,156.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR earns ₹17 lakh from single screening in Los Angeles; filmmaker thanks fans for standing ovation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-earns-rs-17-lakh-from-single-screening-in-los-angeles-filmmaker-thanks-fans-for-standing-ovation-101664770856164.html |access-date=15 October 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

During its release in Japan the film has collected a gross of ¥73 million ({{INR|4.07 crore}}) in its opening weekend, the highest for an Indian film. Thus, it has opened at the tenth position in that week.<ref name=":22" /> After the eighth weekend the film collected a total gross of ¥403 million ({{INR|24.24 crore}}), thus becoming the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in the overseas markets#Major overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film in Japan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title=RRR becomes Biggest Indian film in Japan; Beats 24 years old record of Rajinikanth starrer Muthu |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rrr-becomes-biggest-indian-film-in-japan-beats-24-years-old-record-of-rajinikanth-starrer-muthu-1203127 |access-date=12 December 2022 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-beats-rajinikanth-s-muthu-to-become-highest-grossing-indian-film-in-japan-101670826048462.html|title=RRR beats two decade-old record of Rajinikanth's Muthu to become highest-grossing Indian film ever in Japan|website=Hindustan Times|date=12 December 2022 }}</ref> After 28 weeks of run, it collected a distributor's share of more than 100 crores.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/rrrs-phenomenal-box-office-run-in-japan-jr-ntr-ram-charans-film-rakes-in-over-rs-109-8-crore-and-still-going-strong/articleshow/99785935.cms?from=mdr | title=RRR's phenomenal box office run in Japan: Jr NTR, Ram Charan's film rakes in over Rs 109.8 crore and still going strong | newspaper=The Times of India | date=26 April 2023 }}</ref> According to [[Box Office Mojo]], ''RRR was'' the 69th and 86th highest-grossing film in 2022 at the United States and the United Kingdom box-office market respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Gaurang |date=28 December 2022 |title=Indian Cinema Rules As 'Brahmastra' & 'RRR' Rank Among Top Grossing Films In The US & UK |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/125624-brahmastra-rrr-top-box-office-grossers-in-usa-uk-ranbir-kapoor-ss-rajamouli-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-jr-ntr-ram-charan.html |access-date=29 December 2022 |website=[[Times Internet|MensXP]] |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by RRR}}
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2022 |title=RRR receives biggest boost yet for Oscars chances after being named among National Board of Review's 10 best films of 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-named-among-national-board-of-reviews-10-best-films-of-2022-8314680/ |access-date=9 December 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ''RRR'' became the third Indian film and first Telugu film to receive nominations at the [[Golden Globe Awards]]. It was nominated for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]], and [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[Naatu Naatu]]", winning the latter, made the song the first Asian nomination to win the award.<ref name=":21">{{Cite news |title=RRR' bags two Golden Globe Award nominations; Alia Bhatt congratulates team, Shekhar Kapur says 'path to the Oscars becomes clearer' |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-bags-two-golden-globe-award-nominations-alia-bhatt-congratulates-team-shekhar-kapur-says-path-to-the-oscars-becomes-clearer/articleshow/96188627.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=|work=TOI}}</ref><ref name="Davis"/> The song "Naatu Naatu" also won the Academy Award for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] at the [[95th Academy Awards]], making it the first Indian song to win at the Oscars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nordyke |first=Kimberly |date=12 March 2023 |title=Oscars: Complete Winners List |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-oscars-winners-list-1235349224/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313042718/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-oscars-winners-list-1235349224/ |archive-date=13 March 2023 |access-date=13 March 2023 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

== Future ==
Before the film's release, Rajamouli said that he had no intentions of making a sequel for ''RRR'' nor turning it into a franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=RRR will be bigger than Baahubali : Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> However, writer Vijayendra Prasad said that "they started exploring the idea of sequel and hope to make it happen sometime later."<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2022 |title=Started exploring possibilities for 'RRR' sequel: Vijayendra Prasad |url=https://telanganatoday.com/started-exploring-possibilities-for-rrr-sequel-vijayendra-prasad |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> Speaking with [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']], Rama Rao expressed his hope that the world of ''RRR'' would be continued as a franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=5 April 2022 |title=India's NTR Jr Says Hit Film 'RRR' Has Sequel and Franchise Potential (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/ntr-jr-rrr-franchise-1235224190/ |website=Variety}}</ref> During a screening event in Chicago, Rajamouli said that his father and screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad is working on the sequel's story.<ref>{{cite news|title=SS Rajamouli confirms sequel film|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-2-in-development-reveals-ss-rajamouli/article66131780.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 November 2022 }}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards]]
* [[List of films with longest production time]]
* [[List of Google Easter eggs#rrr|Google Easter egg featuring ''RRR'']]

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