SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR is having an uninterrupted run in Japan and has grossed over Rs 80 crore so far in the country. The film was released in Japan on October 21 last year and has entered its 20th week of successful theatrical run. The film was released on 202 screens and 31 Imax screens across 44 cities. Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s film has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the country.
RRR sets new record in Japan
The official Twitter handle of filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s RRR shared that the film has entered its 20th week of theatrical run in Japan.
The tweet read, “This tweet’s engagement and compliments demonstrate how RRR is gradually penetrating into the roots of Japan with each passing day. Glad that the film is drawing exceptionally high footfalls and is currently running in 202 cinemas in its 20th week! Love you Japan.”
According to Box Office India report, RRR has so far grossed more than Rs 80 crore and is expected to cross Rs 100-crore mark by the end of its theatrical run in Japan. RRR also grossed over Rs 1000 crore worldwide during its theatrical run in India, and abroad.
RRR at Oscars
Earlier this week, RRR became the first Indian production to bag an Oscar in the Original Song category. At the Oscars 2023, Naatu Naatu was performed live and it earned a standing ovation. Deepika Padukone, who introduced the performance on Oscar’s stage, received praise.
On winning the Oscar for Naatu Naatu, composer MM Keeravani said in his acceptance speech, “There was only one wish on my mind…RRR has to win …the pride of every Indian…and it must put me on the top of the world.”
