RRR (film)

RRR is an upcoming 2021 Indian Telugu-language period action film[3] written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn.[4] It is a fictional story revolving around India's freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively.[5] The film is scheduled for release on 8 January 2021 along with the dubbed versions in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam languages.[6][7]

RRR
Motion Poster
Directed byS. S. Rajamouli
Produced byD. V. V. Danayya
Screenplay byS. S. Rajamouli
Story byK. V. Vijayendra Prasad
StarringN. T. Rama Rao Jr.
Ram Charan
Alia Bhatt
Ajay Devgn
Music byM. M. Keeravani
CinematographyK. K. Senthil Kumar
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
DVV Entertainments
Release date
  • 8 January 2021 (2021-01-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹350–400 crore[1][2]

Cast

Production

Development

In October 2017, S. S. Rajamouli announced that his next film after Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, would be produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainments banner.[10] In March 2018, Rajamouli confirmed that the film would be starring both Jr NTR and Ram Charan.[11] The film was tentatively titled as #RRR ,[12] which was later confirmed to be the official title because S. S. Rajamouli said in an interview that it can be a universal title across all the languages with certain derivations in each language.[13][14]

Casting

The film marks the South Indian cinema debut of actors Ajay Devgan and Alia Bhatt.[4] Alia Bhatt was paired opposite Ram Charan while Ajay Devgn would have an extended cameo.[15] Tamil actor Samuthirakani was roped in to play a crucial role.[9][15] In November 2019, It was announced that Hollywood actors Ray Stevenson, Olivia Morris and Alison Doody would play major roles. Stevenson, who featured in Thor, would play the lead antagonist Scott whereas Doody is cast as Lady Scott.[8]

Filming

Principal photography of the film commenced on 19 November 2018 in Hyderabad. The first schedule involved an action sequence shot at a set erected at Aluminium factory, Hyderabad.[16] N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan and S. S. Rajamouli have taken off to Vadodara on 29 March 2019 to continue with the shoot of the film.[17] The second schedule of the film took place in Bulgaria where the crew shot crucial scenes featuring Jr NTR.[18] Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn began his shooting schedule on 21 January 2020.[19]

Marketing and release

The film was earlier scheduled to be released on 30 July 2020.[2] However, on 5 February 2020, a new release date of 8 January 2021 was announced.[20] The title logo and motion poster were unveiled on 25 March 2020.[21][22] The expansion of the title RRR is revealed as Roudram Ranam Rudhiram in Telugu, Raththam Ranam Rowthiram in Tamil and Rise Roar Revolt in Hindi.[23] Ram Charan's first look as Alluri Sitarama Raju was released on 27 March 2020.[24][25]

References
  1. "RRR budget revealed. The amount of Jr NTR and Ram Charan film will blow your mind". India Today. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  2. "Rajamouli's 'RRR' to release on July 30 in 2020, Alia Bhatt to make south debut". The News Minute. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  3. "SS Rajamouli begins shooting for the second schedule of RRR starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan". Times Now. 22 January 2019.
  4. "t's official! Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn confirmed for SS Rajamouli's next RRR starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR". Times Now. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  5. "This is why Ajay Devgn agreed to be part of RRR by Baahubali man SS Rajamouli". India Today. 19 March 2019.
  6. Das, Tapatrisha (25 March 2020). "RRR Motion Poster: Fire Vs Water In Rajamouli's Ugadi And Gudi Padwa Offering". NDTV. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  7. "RRR Motion Poster: ಯುಗಾದಿ ಉಡುಗೊರೆಯಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಐದು ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಯ್ತು ಮೋಷನ್ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್..!– News18 Kannada". News18 (in Kannada). 25 March 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  8. Press Trust of India (20 November 2019). "SS Rajamouli ropes in Olivia Morris Ray Stevenson and Alison Doody for RRR". India Today. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  9. "Samuthirakani shares sneak-peek from RRR sets. See pic". India Today. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  10. "'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli confirms next two films". www.thenewsminute.com. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  11. "SS Rajamouli announces next film starring Telugu superstars Ram Charan, Jr NTR; film may get wrapped up by 2018- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  12. "SS Rajamouli's next film to be wrapped up in 18 months?". www.thenewsminute.com. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  13. "Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn roped in for Rajamouli's RRR; film releases on 30 July, 2020". 14 March 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  14. SS Rajamouli Exclusive Interview About RRR And LockDown | Jr NTR | NTV Entertainment, retrieved 5 June 2020
  15. "Alia Bhatt to play Sita in Rajamouli's 'RRR'". www.thenewsminute.com. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  16. "Rajamouli completes first shooting schedule for RRR". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  17. "Junior NTR, Ram Charan and SS Rajamouli take off to Gujarat for RRR and here's the proof!". Bollywood Hungama. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  18. "New schedule of RRR begins in Bulgaria, SS Rajamouli to shoot key sequences with Jr NTR". Hindustan Times. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  19. "RRR: Ajay Devgn Begins Shooting For SS Rajamouli's Film, Co-Starring Alia Bhatt, Ram Charan And Jr NTR". NDTV. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  20. "SS Rajamouli's RRR, Starring Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan And Jr NTR, Gets New Release Date". NDTV.com. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  21. "RRR: Title logo and motion poster of the Ram Charan and NTR starrer on March 25". The Times of India. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  22. "RRR Motion Poster – Telugu | NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris | SS Rajamouli". Youtube. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  23. "Jr NTR's first look from 'RRR' won't release on his birthday, but the 'wait will absolutely be worth it'". Zee News. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  24. "Bheem For Ramaraju – RRR (Telugu) – Happy Birthday Ram Charan | NTR, Ajay Devgn | SS Rajamouli". Youtube. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  25. "Bheem For Ramaraju (RRR): Ram Charan's screen-presence and NTR's voiceover will give you goosebumps – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
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