SS Rajamouli’s RRR wins best international film at Saturn Awards 2022

SS Rajamouli’s period epic RRR was awarded the prestigious Saturn Award 2022 in the Best International Film category. The movie also received a nomination for Best Action/Adventure Film, while Rajamouli was nominated for Best Film Direction.

RRR, starring Ram Charan and NT Rama Rao Jr, is the fourth highest-grossing Indian movie ever, just behind Dangal, Baahubali 2, and KGF 2. The movie also received tremendous critical acclaim and has been hailed as the director’s finest work yet.

DVV Entertainment, the makers of the mega-blockbuster, tweeted that they were honoured to win the prestigious award and thanked the jury for appreciating the film.


SS Rajamouli, who iss currently promoting the movie in Japan, received his award virtually. In a video message, the famed director thanked the jury and said the entire team was “super elated” at the honour.

RRR is Rajamouli’s second movie to receive the Saturn Award; the first was Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

In his acceptance video, the director said he wished to receive the award in person, but he couldn’t due to his prior commitments with the RRR team in Japan. The movie was released in Japan last Friday and managed a decent performance in the first week. The film’s lead actor, Ram Charan, said he felt emotional looking at the overwhelming reception RRR received in Japan.

FAQs

Who organizes the Saturn Awards?
The Saturn Award is organized by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.
Who won the best film at Saturn Awards 2022?
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick won the Saturn Award for Best Film in 2022.