This is the first time in the history of Tollywood that two of the biggest action superstars came together for an epic historic action drama. N. T. Rama Rao Jr., who is the grandson of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao, needs no introduction! If you have watched his past films you will get to know what level of action this actor is capable of. Reports reveal that Rama Rao had to go through an 18-month rigorous training program to step into the character of Bheem, who has been portrayed as an immense physical specimen in RRR
Ram Charan, the son of the legendary actor Chiranjeevi, is another explosive action hero in the Tollywood film industry. He sports a tremendous muscular physique and his physique has amplified the character of Alluri Sitarama Raju. If you have watched his hit-action thriller “Yevadu”, you would agree that he is one of those superstars whom even the Bollywood industry would crave for!
A Cinematic Masterpiece
RRR is a true magnum opus by Rajamouli. If you happen to watch this movie the first thing that will astound you is its masterpiece cinematography. RRR is not just an action film but I must say it is a cinematic work of art! The locations and the VFX-generated landscapes were a visual feast! The filming of RRR was done extensively in India with a few scenes being shot in Bulgaria and Ukraine.
The Verdict:
The story of RRR by K. V. Vijayendra Prasad was interesting. I don’t know how far this story is true. I doubt if there was really such a British governor like Scott Buxton who kidnapped a Gond tribe girl leading to Komaran Bheem’s rampage in Delhi. Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju were two real revolutionaries who campaigned against the Nizam of Hyderabad who was an ally of the British. I feel that the story of RRR has been developed focusing on these two legendary revolutionaries just to amplify their contributions to the Indian independence movement.
RRR was formally announced in March 2018. The filming went on from November 2018 till August 2021 due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The making of RRR involved a colossal budget of INR 550 crores as the costs involved in developing the sets for this film were immense. You will be amazed to learn that the sets in RRR involved the creation of an aluminum factory and an entire village! And not just a village but an entire city resembling the 20th century Delhi was created as part of the set. So, you can just imagine the investments made. Thankfully, the film has collected INR 980 crores in a matter of 15 days after its release.
RRR is a blockbuster because of a reason. A historic drama involving some spicy raw action has been appreciated by the Indian audience for decades. If you desire to watch some raw action that involves a thrilling adventure ride, just go for RRR! This epic period action drama is bound to keep you engrossed till the end.
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