RRR at Oscars 2023: Here is how many nominations SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus could bag

Hopes are high for SS Rajamouli’s masterpiece to bag major nominations at the Oscars 2023, due to its enormous popularity across the globe.

The Academy has already released its preliminary shortlist for many categories, however today it will release its complete list of nominees for prestigious categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress, among other significant ones.

However, this time, the anticipation is a little higher among Indians because four Indian entries (RRR, The Last Show, All That Breathes, and The Elephant Whisperers) are being evaluated for the shortlist.


SS Rajamouli's magnum opus has recently gained a significant amount of Oscar hype. The 2023 Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globes victories have boosted the likelihood of an Oscar nomination.

While "Best Foreign Film" will be the focus of attention, some social media users believe the movie will also be nominated for "Best Picture" and "Best Actor." There are, however, a few front-runners for the top prizes.

A few movies up for consideration in the Best Film category include Elvis, Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, and The Fabelmans and the Banshees of Inisherin. On the other hand, Tom Cruise as Top Gun Maverick, Austin Butler as Elvis, and Brendan Fraser from The Whale are among those up for the Best Actor category.

According to reports, the leading candidates for the Best Picture Award include movies like "The Fabelmans," "The Banshees of Inisherin," and "Everywhere, All at Once."

Film analysts and critics believe that RRR stands a good chance of being nominated in multiple categories. The most anticipated nominations in these categories are for best original song, best original score, best original screenplay, best production design, best cinematography, and even best director.

FAQs

1. When will the Nominations be announced for the Oscars 2023?
The Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 24.

2. Where will the Academy Awards ceremony take place?
The 95th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 12 at the Dolly Theatre in Los Angeles.