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National Film Award Bestowed Upon SS Rajamouli, MM Keeravani

By LokMarg 17th October 2023

Ace music composer MM Keeravani was felicitated with the National Award on Tuesday.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Keeravani at the ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in the capital. Keeravani won the Best Background Score for director SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’.

Keeravani’s son Kaala Bhairava, too, bagged the award at the 69th National Film Awards.

Kaala Bhairava won best playback singer for the song ‘Komuram Bheemudo’.

This year has been extremely special for ‘RRR’ team as the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song became the first Indian song ever to win the Golden Globes for Best Original Song. Later, it won the ‘Best Original Song’ at the 95th Academy Awards.

SS Rajamouli was also present at the 69th National Film Awards. His film bagged six awards at the ceremony.

The film also won the award for Special effects for Srinivas Mohan, choreography for Prem Rakshith and action direction for King Solomon.

‘RRR’ won an award in the category Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment as well. Rajamouli received the award for this category.

Released in 2022, ‘RRR’ is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran also starred in the film. (ANI)

RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ Was Shot Outside Residence Of Zelenskyy

By LokMarg 11th January 2023

Many may not be aware that RRR’s Naatu Naatu song, which won a Golden Globe trophy, has a special Ukrainian connection.

Yes, you read it right.
‘Naatu Naatu’ was shot in August 2021 in Ukraine and that too outside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official residence.

The track was filmed a few months before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

During the promotion of ‘RRR’ in March 2022, the film’s director SS Rajamouli recalled shooting for the song in Ukraine and also expressed sadness over the Russian-Ukraine war.

“We had gone there to shoot some crucial scenes. When we were shooting, I had no idea about the issues that have now escalated into a war. It was only after I returned and looking at things now, did I understand the seriousness of the issue,” Rajamouli was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday night, Zelensky appeared virtually at the Golden Globe Awards to tell everyone that “there will be no third World War” as the tide turns in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia, the Hill reported.

Zelensky highlighted the award show’s origins back in 1943, during World War II, and said Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion symbolizes “the struggle for the right of the new generations to know about the war only from movies.”

“The First World War claimed millions of lives. The Second World War claimed tens of millions of them. There will be no third World War. It is not a trilogy,” Zelensky said, promising that Ukraine “will stop the Russian aggression” with the help of the free world.

“The war in Ukraine is not over yet, but the tide is turning and it is already clear who will win… We will make it together with the whole free world and I hope that all of you will be with us on the victorious day the day of our victory,” Zelensky said.

Zelenskyy was introduced by actor-director Sean Penn, best known for his Academy Award-winning performances in 2003’s “Mystic River” and 2008’s “Milk.”

Zelenskyy’s Golden Globes appearance comes one week after the White House committed to sending USD 3.75 billion in military aid to Ukraine and adjacent NATO countries — the largest assistance package to date from the US amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Last year Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Grammys appearing virtually from a bunker and continues to speak at public events advocating for his country in its fight against Russia. (ANI)

RRR Stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR Enjoyed Japan Visit

By LokMarg 22nd October 2022

Ram Charan gave a sneak peek into the time spent in Japan with his wife Upasana Konidela and ‘RRR’ co-star Jr NTR.

Taking to his Instagram handle, the ‘Zanjeer’ actor dropped a video featuring ‘RRR’ team.
In the video, Ram Charan and Jr NTR were seen having a fun time on the road while walking hand-in-hand with their wives Upasana Konidela and Lakshmi Pranathi. And their wives were seen holding red roses in their hands.

Sharing the video, he wrote, “Together forever!! #rrr,” along with heart emojis.

As soon as the video was posted, the fans flooded the comment section.

One of the users wrote, “It makes me happy to see you having fun and smiling. I wish to see this for the rest of your life.”

Helmed by SS Rajamouli, RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide.

Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn also starred in the blockbuster.

Recently, ‘RRR fans were disappointed as SS Rajamouli’s directorial was not selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2023. However, last week, the makers brought smiles to everyone’s faces by applying RRR in 14 categories under the ‘For your consideration’ campaign.

The makers have applied to The Academy For the Oscars in main categories. RRR team has asked for consideration in categories including– Best Picture (DVV Danayya), Best Director (SS Rajamouli), Best Actor (Jr NTR and Ram Charan), Best Supporting Actor (Ajay Devgn), Best Supporting Actress (Alia Bhatt) and more.

“#RRRForOscars. We are honored that RRR’s overwhelming success represented Indian Cinema on the global stage by creating milestones at the worldwide box office and uniting film buffs worldwide by transcending linguistic & cultural barriers. We’re grateful to each & every one who loved our film and cheered us over the past few months. You made this journey possible. We applied to The Academy for Oscars consideration in the general category. We wish our RRR family the best and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible. Here’s to continuing to win hearts and entertain audiences worldwide,” a note read on the official Instagram page of RRR. (ANI)