'Everyone Knew RRR Had A Bigger Chance', SS Rajamouli On India's Official Entry For Oscars

SS Rajamouli's film 'RRR' created history after it bagged a Golden Globe for its song 'Naatu Naatu' in Best Original Song recently.?

Ahead of winning Best Foreign Film and Best Song for Naatu Naatu at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards, RRR director SS Rajamouli spoke to Hollywood Reporter about his film RRR’s dream run at the Hollywood awards season.?

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During the interview, SS Rajamouli was asked if it was disappointing to learn that his film would not be India’s official Oscar entry to which?the ace director told the international publication, “Yeah, it is disappointing. But we are not the kind of people who would sit and brood on why it didn’t happen. What has happened has happened and we should go forward with it."

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He added, "But I am happy because it (Chhello Show) is also an Indian film and it has also been shortlisted for Oscars. I’m quite happy for it. Of course, everyone knew RRR had a much bigger chance. Here (in the US) everyone felt RRR had a bigger chance."?

However, Chhello Show, which is?directed by Pan Nalin was shortlisted as India's official entry for the Oscars 2023.?

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Oscars 2023 Nominations To Be Announced On January 24?

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the voting lines for Oscar 2023 were closed Tuesday night and this year's nominations will be announced next week as the academy and the ABC network announced on Wednesday.?

Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and M3GAN actress Allison Williams will host the event and announce the nominees on January 24.?

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"Meet your 2023 #OscarNoms hosts: Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed. Join us on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT by tuning in to the nominations live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, or on the Academy's Twitter, YouTube or Facebook to see who is headed to the 95th Academy Awards," read the official handle of the academy and ABC as they announced the details on social media.

SS Rajamouli's directorial 'RRR' stars Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.

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