Breakout Hit RRR hops back to theaters for third time

RRR returns to US theaters for the third time as S.S. Rajamouli's Tollywood blockbuster continues to be a hit.

RRR returns to US theaters for the third time. Originally released in March 2022, RRR unites two of Tollywood's biggest names, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, in an epic tale of brotherhood and bravery. This Telugu film written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli based on the story of his father V. Vijayendra Prasad broke down cultural barriers and became a global phenomenon.

RRR will now return to US theaters for the third time as part of Fan "CelebRRRation". Per Collider will hold a special screening on March 1 at theater at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, featuring film composers M.M. Rajamouli, Charan. Keeravaani and other special guests. After that, RRR will open in more than 200 theaters across the U.S. starting March 3.

Why RRR Has Been So Popular In The United States

RRR returns to U.S. theaters for a third time, underscoring the film's national popularity. For American audiences receptive to RRR, the Indian epic represented something missing from Hollywood blockbusters. RRR brazenly combines over-the-top action sequences with energetic dance sequences in one film Perhaps most importantly, the heartfelt friendship between Bheem and Raju. Many people had the same reaction to RRR as legendary director Steven Spielberg, who said he "couldn't believe [his] eyes" when he saw it.

RRR's return to theaters would also be somewhat of an awards season triumph for the film. Since India chose to nominate for a different category, it was not eligible for the Academy Award for Best International Film, but RRR's "Naatu Naatu" won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song and was nominated for an Oscar in the same category. The song, which soundtracks Bheem and Raju's dance against imperialism, went viral and sums up why RRR is so popular. It's just one of many moments in the three-hour epic that audiences will be able to experience again on the big screen.

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