'RRR' completes 100-day run in Japan theatres, SS Rajamouli says it reminds him of the good ol' days

During the Republic Day weekend, the movie got a footfall of 33K.

By ET Online | Jan 30, 2023, 10.02 AM IST

In its 100-day run, 'RRR' has had a total of more than 4.84 footfall in Japanese theatres.

Director SS Rajamouli's magnum opus 'RRR' (Rise Roar Rivolt) has taken viewers by storm in Japan.

The blockbuster has managed to clock in a footfall of 4,84,140 as of Sunday (January 29).

The extended Republic Day weekend proved to be promising for the movie when it saw almost 33,000 admissions. While Saturday (January 28) was the highest box-office day since its release with 16,858 admissions, Sunday (January 29) was slightly lower with a footfall of 16,086.

1月29日時点で、4,84,140人のアドミッション。1月28日はリリース以来のボックスオフィスの最高日で、16,858人のアドミッションがありました。1月29日はわずかに低く、16,086人のアドミッションがありました。R… https://t.co/37WtLJ6Rzn
— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) 1675049428000

Rajamouli took to Twitter to shower some love on the Japanese audience.

The film-maker took a trip down memory lane and recalled the days when a movie running for 175 days in a theatre used to be a big thing.

Sharing the list of 114 centers that have been running the movie for more than 100 days, the director thanked the Japanese fans for making the 'RRR' team 'relive the joy'.

"Back in those days, a film running for 100 days, 175 days, etc., was a big thing. The business structure changed over time ... Gone are those fond memories ... But the Japanese fans are making us relive the joy ... Love you Japan ... Arigato Gozaimasu," his tweet read.

Back in those days, a film running for 100days, 175 days etc was a big thing. The business structure changed over t… https://t.co/kfbN2x0p7W
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) 1674881551000

Last week, 'Naatu Naatu' officially entered the Oscars race in the 'Best Original Song' category.

The 'RRR' mass anthem also had a winning streak at Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. Earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' bagged the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Award in the 'Best Original Song' category. The film also bagged the 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the Critics Choice Award.

The high-paced song 'Naatu Naatu' has been composed by MM Keeravani with lyrics by Chandrabose. Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava have given their voice to the high-energy rendition. Prem Rakshith has choreographed the unique dance moves.

The fictional story of 'RRR' is based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters - Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem, played by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide. The movie also stars Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran in pivotal roles.

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