RRR’s journey, from a Telugu film on freedom fighters to a global buzzword, has been nothing short of meteoric. As the film turns one, here is a small, highlights-laden history of the film

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RRR turns one: The journey that won India an Oscar

As RRR celebrates one year of its release, CE presents a small highlight reel of the film's journey, from its announcement to the historic Oscars win

Abhilasha Cherukuri

Updated:26th Mar, 2023 at 10:32 AM

The first time the makers of the film confirmed the collaboration of SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and NTR Jr, sending the internet into a tizzy

RRR’s muhurtham pooja, which had the who’s who of the Telugu film industry in attendance, along with key cast and crew members

When NTR Jr gave a sneak peek of where the film was being shot

The crew welcoming Ajay Devgn on board

Alia Bhatt joins RRR shoot

RRR Team resuming the film after a break due to the Covid pandemic

Rajamouli from the sets of RRR

Team RRR in Kyiv, during the last leg of their shoot

The first look of NTR Jr from RRR, which created enormous speculation about the film’s plot, as well as some controversy

Team RRR promoting their film with Aamir Khan

Team RRR outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Makers of RRR reflecting their own uncertainty, as Omicron made them push the film’s release

RRR release day hype in RTC Crossroads, Hyderabad

The most-talked, interval scene from RRR, post its release

SS Rajamouli gets a standing ovation in Beyond Fest, post the film’s American encoRRRe release

Ram Charan interacting with fans, during the film’s release in Japan

Team RRR with their family, at the Golden Globes ceremony

Rajamouli and Keeravani meet Steven Spielberg

Jimmy Kimmel joking about how people will be Naatu Naatu-ed off the stage

MM Keeravani and Chandrabose, sharing a light moment post their Oscars win