Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Director Rajkumar Hirani Praised Director Sukumar For 'Pushpa - The Rise'
1461 days ago
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Director Rajkumar Hirani Praised Director Sukumar For 'Pushpa - The Rise'

Mumbai, June 10 - It has been more than five months since the release of Allu Arjun-fronted "Pushpa - The Rise", but the music and dialogues of the film are still trending on social media platforms. Many Indian filmmakers and actors have heaped praises on Allu Arjun's performance and Sukumar's writing and direction. ## Blockbuster Bollywood director, Rajkumar Hirani is the latest on the list of admirers of the film. The "PK" director reportedly personally messaged Sukumar, lauding his writing and direction of "Pushpa". A social media post has gone viral on Twitter which has Hirani's message for Sukumar.## In his personal message, Raju Hirani told Sukumar that he can't stop talking about this film since he has watched it a long time back. He said that the movie has been shot well and the performances and songs are powerful as he called it a great entertainer.## "Pushpa - The Rise", which is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, depicts the rise of a coolie in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state. ## Allu Arjun has played the title role while Rashmika Mandanna essayed the female lead opposite AA. The movie also stars Fahadh Faasil in his Telugu debut along with Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Rao Ramesh, Dhananjaya, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay, and Ajay Ghosh in key roles. ## The second part of the film, titled "Pushpa - The Rule" is currently under pre-production and will go on floors by August this year. It is carrying huge anticipation among the Pan Indian audiences. ## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Officially Certified 'Fresh' On The Rotten Tomatoes
1461 days ago
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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Officially Certified 'Fresh' On The Rotten Tomatoes

Los Angeles, June 10 - SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster "RRR" has taken Americans by storm as they are going gaga over this period action drama film. Not only the general audience but the Hollywood critics are also loving this cinematic masterpiece. ## While the movie is ruling the hearts of the audiences, "RRR" has officially been certified Fresh on the Rotten Tomatoes, an American review-aggregation website for film and television. This is a big achievement for an Indian movie to receive this sort of acknowledgment from Hollywood critics. ## "RRR" has currently a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 41 critics reviews while the audience score is also on the higher side with 94% from 500+ verified ratings. It is the only Indian movie to be certified fresh on the site. ## #RRRMovie is now officially #CertifiedFresh at 90% on the #Tomatometerr, with 41 reviews: https://t.co/CkpNI3DLMV pic.twitter.com/oLprVxiRyb— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 9, 2022 ## "RRR", starring Jr. NTR, Ram Chara, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Olivia Morris, among others, was re-released in the USA for one night on June 1. The response to the screening was such a huge that led the distributor to extend the showcasing and it is now playing in a few theaters daily.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" has scored over 1120 crores worldwide, including over 100 crores at the USA box office alone. It is currently the second highest-grossing Indian movie in the USA after Rajamouli's own blockbuster "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion". ## Stay tuned...

Director Harish Shankar Reacts On The Reports Of Salman Khan Joining His Film With Pawan Kalyan
1462 days ago
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Director Harish Shankar Reacts On The Reports Of Salman Khan Joining His Film With Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad, June 9 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is making his Telugu debut in Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Godfather" in which he is playing an extended cameo role. And now, there is another rumor making noise that Salman will be playing a crucial role in Pawan Kalyan's next film. ## According to Telugu 360, Salman Khan will be seen in a crucial role in Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie that will be directed by Harish Shankar. Salman recently met with director Harish Shankar and their pictures gave air to the rumors of their possible collaboration. ## However, it seems that there is no truth to their collaboration and director Harish has himself denied such reports. He took to Twitter and responded to the report of Telugu 360 and asked them to have a word with him before posting anything. ## "Not true Sir @Telugu360... am all the time available pls have a word with me before u post something !!" he wrote. ## Not true Sir @Telugu360 … am all the time available pls have a word with me before u post something !! https://t.co/hHWoBzRwy0— Harish Shankar .S (@harish2you) June 9, 2022 ## Meanwhile, Salman Khan is currently shooting for "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali" which is currently is currently being shot in Hyderabad. The actor also "Tiger 3", scheduled to release on Eid 2023. He also has a cameo role in Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan". ## Stay tuned...

Adivi Sesh On The Box Office Success of 'Major', 'The Goldfish Is Shining'
1462 days ago
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Adivi Sesh On The Box Office Success of 'Major', 'The Goldfish Is Shining'

Hyderabad, June 9 - Telugu actor Adivi Sesh's confidence is winning big at the box office as his "Major" has become the biggest hit of his career. "Major" was released on June 3rd along with Akshay Kumar's "Samrat Prithviraj", and Kamal Haasan-fronted "Vikram". ## Adivi Sesh was an unknown face to the pan-India audience before the release of his film as people were more interested in the other two biggies. However, Sesh was confident taking the movie and even dared to say that his movie is "the goldfish" amid two giant sharks. ## The actor was right about his confidence as "Major" the movie has already earned approx. 45 crores worldwide in just 6 days. At the USA box office, it has surpassed the $1 million mark, which is first for Sesh. In a recent conversation with IANS, Adivi Sesh shared his feeling about the box office success of the film. ## "It was a strange feeling when the film was released in Hindi because that section of our audience did not know me as an actor, I was a new chap. The film was gaining momentum and by now it is a blockbuster hit in Telugu. But for the Hindi audience, I was the underdog, somewhere trying to find a room for myself", he said. ## The actor is happy that the Hindi audience is acknowledging his performance as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. Though the Hindi collection of the film is comparatively low than in Telugu, the movie is holding well over weekdays which is leading theater owners to increase the number of shows. "I am happy to see the celebration of the spirit of Major", he added.## When asked if the success of 'Major' turned his fish into a shark? Sesh said, "Well, I am not sure of being the shark but I can say that the goldfish is shining!"## Directed by Sashi Tikka and written by Adivi Sesh, "Major" revolves around the life journey of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was martyred during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. It also stars Saiee Manjrekar, Sobhita Dulipala, Prakash Raj, and Revathi in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

Sai Pallavi Rejects Another Huge Endorsement Deal
1462 days ago
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Sai Pallavi Rejects Another Huge Endorsement Deal

Hyderabad, June 9 - South Indian actress Sai Pallavi is one of the rare actresses whose motive has never been making huge money by going against her principles. In the past, Sai Pallavi proved that she is here in the industry to entertain the audience through movies only, and that too in a dignified manner. ## One of the biggest examples of her simple yet powerful life is that she had rejected a big beauty brand worth cores as she believes (and everyone should) that everyone is beautiful in their own way and she couldn't make them and herself feel otherwise. Sai continues to live in that way and now, according to Mirchi 9, the "Love Story" actress has rejected another big endorsement deal that could have fetched her Rs. 2 crores. ## Reportedly, Sai Pallavi was offered Rs 2 crore to promote various events and teleserials telecasting on the particular channel, but she rejected the offer saying that she has no idea about other entertainment activities except for the films. She said when she doesn't have any clarity on such programs, how can she endorse them (via Mirchi 9). ## The report also stated that Sai had rejected Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Bholaa Shankar", saying that she can't do a remake movie. "Bholaa Shankar" is the remake of the Tamil blockbuster "Vedalam". It is said that the talented actress has strictly mentioned that it's against her principles to act in any remakes. ## Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi is gearing up for the release of "Virata Parvam" which is a period action love story film. She has been paired opposite Rana Daggubati in the movie which also stars Priyamani, Nandita Das, Naveen Chandra, Zarina Wahab, Easwari Rao, and Sai Chand in supporting roles. The movie is scheduled to release on June 17th in theaters worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

'Doctor Strange' Writer Heaps Praise on SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'RRR'
1464 days ago
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'Doctor Strange' Writer Heaps Praise on SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'RRR'

Hyderabad, June 7 - Blockbuster director SS Rajamouli had promised that he would bring back the lost glory of Indian cinema with his period action drama film "RRR". The movie has completed more than two months of "RRR" in theaters, and no one will deny what Rajamouli had said before the release of the movie. ## Some of the Indian movies have really worked wonders at the overseas box office, but the reach of "RRR" internationally is on another level. Those who are on social media would know how well "RRR" has been received by the international audience, especially by Americans. Over the last 2 and a half months, we have seen many Americans lauding the movie and calling it a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic experience. Now, the "Doctor Strange" writer has joined the list of admirers of "RRR". ## C. Robert Cargill, who co-wrote Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" (2016), took to Twitter and heaped praise on the movie, calling it "the craziest, most sincere, weirdest blockbuster I've ever seen" and promised to watch it again. ## "Friends came over last night to initiate me into the cult of RRR (RISE ROAR REVOLT) and I'm here to report I am now fully, truly, deeply a member. This is the craziest, most sincere, weirdest blockbuster I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure Jess and I are watching it again this week", he wrote. ## Friends came over last night to initiate me into the cult of RRR (RISE ROAR REVOLT) and I'm here to report I am now fully, truly, deeply a member. This is the craziest, most sincere, weirdest blockbuster I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure Jess and I are watching it again this week. pic.twitter.com/WFpOAKq8VG— C. Robert Cargill (@Massawyrm) June 6, 2022 ## ICYMI, "RRR" had re-released in the USA for one night on June 1st in over 100 theaters, and after witnessing the unprecedented response from the audience, distributors have decided to run the movie in limited theaters as long as the audience is coming to watch it. It is reporting houseful shows despite being available on Netflix and ZEE5. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is a fictional story about two real-life Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr. NTR), and their fight against the British Raj. Set in 1920, the plot explores the undocumented period in their lives when both the revolutionaries chose to go into oblivion before they began the fight for their country.## The movie stars Jr. NTR., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Shriya Saran, and Samuthirakani, among others in key roles. "RRR" has grossed over 1120 crores worldwide and is currently the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie worldwide of all time. ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas To Team Up With 'Pathaan' Director Siddharth Anand For Mythri Movie Makers?
1464 days ago
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Prabhas To Team Up With 'Pathaan' Director Siddharth Anand For Mythri Movie Makers?

Hyderabad, June 7 - Pan India superstar Prabhas has been working on multiple films at a time and there have been a lot of rumors about his next unannounced films. Among the unannounced movies of the actor, his film with the "Pathaan" director Siddharth Anand has been making a lot of noise on social media. ## Last year, it was reported that Prabhas' next after "Salaar" would be with Siddharth Anand. However, there has been no development about the same since then. Now, as per the latest buzz, Mythri Movie Makers has come on board to bankroll a film of Prabhas which is said to be with Siddharth Anand. It will reportedly be shot in Hindi and Telugu simultansouly. ## Siddharth Anand currently directing Shah Rukh Khan's comeback movie, "Pathaan" which is almost completed. He will then head to Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's ariel action thriller "Fighter", which is slated to go on floors later this year. If all goes well, the director will commence filming with Prabhas by the end of the next year. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas is currently shooting for his highly-anticipated "Salaar", which is being directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel. It will be released in the summer of 2023. The "Baahubali" actor is also simultaneously shooting for Nag Ashwin's sci-fi epic, "Project K". He also has a film each with director Maruthi and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Prabhas' "Adipurush" is completed and will be hitting worldwide theaters on January 12, 2023, in multiple languages, including English. ## Stay tuned...

Adivi Sesh's 'Major' Scores Excellent Opening Weekend At The Worldwide Box Office
1465 days ago
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Adivi Sesh's 'Major' Scores Excellent Opening Weekend At The Worldwide Box Office

Mumbai, June 6 - The biopic of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is winning hearts as well as box office numbers. The Adivi Sesh-starrer was released on June 3 in multiple languages. It follows the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an army officer who was killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. ## Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, "Major" has had an excellent opening weekend at the worldwide box office, grossing Rs. 35.65 crores in just 3 days. The movie has already entered into profit zone, and with strong word of mouth by its side, it is heading towards a blockbuster. ## The Telugu version of the movie is leading its biz as it scored 17.85 crores net box office collection. This includes 11.25 crores in Telugu states. The Hindi version overall remained low with 3.97 crores net in the opening weekend. It, however, witnessed an upward trend over the weekend and the word of mouth is also very positive. ## At the overseas box office, "Major" minted approx. 9.3 crores gross in the first three days. In the USA, the movie made $900K, which is the biggest ever for Adivi Sesh. Released by Weekend Cinema, the movie debuted in 360 theaters in the USA, making $1736 per theater. It has already become Adivi Sesh's biggest grosser in the USA and will cross $1 million soon.## Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, and A+S Movies, "Major" has been shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages. Adivi Sesh (in his Hindi film debut) plays the title character, in addition to writing the script. The film also stars Prakash Raj, Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Revathi, Murali Sharma and Anish Kuruvilla.## Stay tuned...

Pushpa Raj Lauds 26/11 Hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
1466 days ago
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Pushpa Raj Lauds 26/11 Hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

Hyderabad, June 5 - Adivi Sesh is currently the talk of the town, thanks to his ambitious film Major, based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The biographical drama is winning appreciation from all parts of the country and now, Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun has joined "Major" admirers. ## Allu Arjun, whose last year's release Pushpa - The Rise was a big box office hit and its dialogues and dance steps have crossed borders, took to Twitter to congratulate Adivi Sesh and the team for this brilliantly executed movie. AA also congratulates Mahesh Babu for producing this film and giving audiences a heartwarming experience. ## "Big congratulations to the entire team of #MajorTheFilm. A very heart-touching film. Man of the show Adivi Sesh does his magic once again. Excellent work by director Sashi Tikka. Beautifully crafted. Big congratulations and my personal respect to Mahesh Babu for giving the audience such a heartwarming experience. Major: A story that touches every Indian heart", he wrote. ## Excellent work by director @SashiTikka. Beautifully crafted . Big congratulations & my personal respect to the producer @urstrulyMahesh garu for giving the audience such a heartwarming experience & @AplusSMovies . Major : A story that touches every Indian heart.— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 4, 2022 ## Responding to Allu Arjun's tweet, Sesh said, "Big man! Thank you so much for "AA"LL the love ❤️From #Kshanam to #Major Your support, grace and kindness has been incredible. It means a lot to me personally. You gifted #Pushpa on my birthday (Dec 17) :) and now you have made the success of #Major even sweeter #MajorTheFilm".## Big man! Thank you so much for “AA”LL the love ❤️From #Kshanam to #Major Your support, grace and kindness has been incredible. It means a lot to me personally. You gifted #Pushpa on my birthday (Dec 17) :) and now you have made the success of #Major even sweeter #MajorTheFilm https://t.co/5xVh8ZTooC— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) June 4, 2022 ## "Major", directed by Sashi Tikka, traces the inspirational journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and his bravery before he attained martyrdom in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. It also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Prakash Raj, Revathi, and Murali Sharma in key roles.## Produced by Sony Pictures Networks, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, and A+S Movies, "Major" scored a huge Rs. 13.4 crores gross at the worldwide box office on its opening day. It is by far the biggest opening ever for Adivi Sesh. The word of mouth is super strong which will help the movie to generate huge footfalls in cinemas. ## Stay tuned...

Pooja Hegde Joins Vijay Deverakonda In Puri Jagannadh's 'JGM'; Shoot Begins
1467 days ago
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Pooja Hegde Joins Vijay Deverakonda In Puri Jagannadh's 'JGM'; Shoot Begins

Hyderabad, June 4 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda reunites with director Puri Jagannadh after their yet-to-release "Liger" for another Pan India film. The movie was announced a few weeks ago with Charmme Kaur, Vamshi Paidipally, and Puri Jagannadh coming together to bankroll this high-budget action entertainer. ## On Saturday (June 4), the makers announced that Pooja Hegde will be playing the female lead opposite Deverakonda and this marks their first film toegther. The actress has joined the shoot which commenced today in Mumbai. The shoot will be held across multiple national and international locations. ## Charmme Kaur took to Twitter and announced Pooja on board while confirming the shoot commencement.## JGM SHOOT BEGINS 🎬Welcoming @hegdepooja on Board ✨@TheDeverakonda - #PuriJagannadh #JGM 🇮🇳 - https://t.co/qK9QokOhLYWW Release on AUG 3rd 2023 @directorvamshi @PuriConnects #SrikaraStudios @IamVishuReddy pic.twitter.com/mPPxgfCqny— Charmme Kaur (@Charmmeofficial) June 4, 2022 ## "Jana Gana Mana" is written by Puri Jagannadh and it is said to be the first of its kind film to provide an action extravaganza to audiences. The international crew is on-board to pen action sequences and it will be made on a huge budget. ## The movie will have a worldwide release on August 3, 2023, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Stay tuned...

Makers Reveal Tentetive OTT Release Date of Venkatesh, Varun Tej's 'F3: Fun and Frustration'
1469 days ago
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Makers Reveal Tentetive OTT Release Date of Venkatesh, Varun Tej's 'F3: Fun and Frustration'

Hyderabad, June 2 - Venkatesh, and Varun Tej's "F3: Fun and Frustration" has been doing really well at the box office and is on course to become a big hit. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie got mixed to positive reviews but it managed to tickle the funny boons of the audience which is resulting in big box office numbers. ## The sequel to 2019's film "F2" was released on May 27 and has already grossed approx. 80 crores worldwide in just 6 days. While the movie is playing in theaters, a section of people is eager to know when it will arrive on the OTT platform. As this has been the case since last year that most of the movies arrived on OTT after 4 weeks of theatrical release, "F3" is not going to follow the same. ## Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production house of the movie, has confirmed that "F3" will come on OTT only after completing 8 weeks in theaters. Going by what makers have promised, "F3" might release on the digital platform on July 21st. This will give enough time for the movie to shine at the box office. ## #F3Movie streams on OTT Platform only after 8weeks✅👍🏻https://t.co/8mZxoXJIB0Now Enjoy the BIGGEST FUN FRANCHISE Only In Cinemas🍿#F3TripleBlockbuster🎟️ https://t.co/AY2xg3m6WO🎫 https://t.co/ED4rxQCZik@VenkyMama @IAmVarunTej @AnilRavipudi @tamannaahspeaks @SVC_official— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) June 2, 2022 ## "F3" is produced by Dil Raju, and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Venkatesh and Varun Tej reprise their roles from the original movie along with Tamannaah, and Mehreen Pirzada. Sonal Chauhan and Sunil are the new addition to the cast. ## Stay tuned...

Americans Cheer For SS Rajamouli And His Bonafide Blockbuster 'RRR', Again!
1469 days ago
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Americans Cheer For SS Rajamouli And His Bonafide Blockbuster 'RRR', Again!

Los Angeles, June 2 - There have been very few movies that gave audiences goosebumps moments every few minutes and there have been rare Indian films that kept the international audiences on the edge of their seats for almost three hours. SS Rajamouli's RRR is one such film that has been making waves worldwide. ## "RRR" has already got what it was promised by the makers, to "bring back the glory of Indian cinema". There is something about this period action drama film that the people, especially, the international audience can't stop talking about it. ## Also Read: 'RRR' Takes First Position As Most Watched Non-English Movie Globally On Netflix## Among the American people, the craze for "RRR" is over the roof. The movie had already grossed over 100 crores in North America but the audiences wanted more. The heavy demand for the movie to bring it to theaters again, Variance Films and Potentate Films with Sarigama Cinemas took the initiative and re-released the movie in the USA theaters for one night on June 1st as encoRRR in over 100+ theaters. ## The excitement among the Americans was clearly visible and there were claps, whistles, and laud cheer moments in theaters. Be it the opening scene, title card scene, the interval scene, or the climax scene, Americans embraced every moment of the film and shared their once-in-a-lifetime moment on social media. ## Did you #encoRRRe with @RRRMovie tonight? Tell us what you thought! Brooklyn was feeling it! pic.twitter.com/e112V3wxU2— Variance Films (@variancefilms) June 2, 2022 ## Indeed## RRR rules. pic.twitter.com/2NOfU2IxdH— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) June 2, 2022 ## Yayy, after all, it is the best family entertainer out there## Saw RRR on the big screen with my dad @jcmullen tonight thanks to @HatefulJosh @DylanMarchetti @PotentateFilms @variancefilms now THAT is fucking cinema, holy shit. We both loved it!! pic.twitter.com/ss6uszznoa— Luke Mullen (@ldmullen) June 2, 2022 ## A top-tier-trip## On the other side of RRR and that might have been an out-of-body experience. Went in mostly cold and it was honestly a top-tier trip to the movies #encoRRRe pic.twitter.com/gEvuSLThm2— Michelle Jaworski (@michejaw) June 2, 2022 ## You made the right choice by picking it up## Just had my first @alamodrafthouse experience and couldn't have picked a better movie for it.#RRRMovie #encoRRRe pic.twitter.com/wOC01PJd1z— Spence and Spencibility (@RowboatKopp) June 2, 2022 ## All hail, Sitharama Raju## The most inspired action sequences in over a decade, compelling characters, & a tonal tightrope that isn’t walked but performed upon: I am so grateful to #encoRRRe for giving me the gift of not only seeing @RRRMovie with friends but a lively invested audience #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/O7afu9ROj3— Justin Nordell (@jnordell) June 2, 2022 ## This is Gold## Seeing the RRR #encoRRRE at the @Belcourt tonight was so amazing it was worth logging onto twitter for the only time in 8 years just to tweet about!— unfallible (@unfallible) June 2, 2022 ## Stay tuned...