SS Rajamouli on cloud nine as 'RRR' gets adapted into broadway play in Japan

SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster film RRR has added another feather to its cap. The Oscar-winning film has been adapted into a Broadway play by Japan’s 110-year-old Takarazuka Revue, an all-female musical theatre group. The filmmaker, who is in Japan, with his son-producer, SS Karthikeya, attended the special screenings of his hit film RRR and shared pictures and videos of the event. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rajamouli shared his proud moment and expressed his gratitude for such a warm welcome from fans.

The celebrated director shared some glimpses of the occasion. Firstly, there was a video showing the audience clapping loudly for the director inside the theatre, while Rajamouli was over the moon and could be seen waving at everyone, smiling, and greeting the crowd with folded hands. In another clip, Rajamouli is seen exiting the venue and people stand to give him a standing ovation.

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There was a picture where he could be seen posing with the actors. While the filmmaker chose a blue kurta paired with a colourful shawl for the occasion, others were seen clad in white outfits.

Sharing the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), SS Rajamouli wrote, “It’s an honour that our _RRR_ has been adapted as a musical by the 110-year-old Takarazuka company. Thank you, Japanese audience, for embracing the Broadway play of RRR just like the film itself. Overwhelmed by your response… Can’t appreciate all the girls enough for your energy, talent, and meticulousness in the show. ARIGATO GOZAIMASU.”

Notably, ARIGATO GOZAIMASU loosely translates to ‘Thank you very much.’

Its an honour that our RRR has been adapted as a musical by the 110 year old Takarazuka company. Thank you Japanese audience for embracing the Broadway play of RRR just like the film itself. Overwhelmed by your response... Can't appreciate all the girls enough for your energy,… pic.twitter.com/QbfLPmsJxC

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 22, 2024

 Fans were quick to throng the comment section and fill it with words of praise. Users applauded the director and congratulated the film for such a big achievement. 

About RRR

Shifting the gears to the movie RRR, the action drama is woven around two real-life Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr. NTR), set against the backdrop of the pre-Independence era. Moreover, the film also featured Ray Stevenson, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn in important roles. The film, which premiered in Japan in October 2022, months after its release in India, received rave reviews from fans. It earned over 400 million yen (approximately Rs 23 crore) at the Japanese box office.

In addition to that, RRR scripted history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar. The infectious track bagged the Best Original Song Award at the 95th Academy Awards.