RRR becomes the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan with more than ₹80 crore

SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR which had recently bagged an Oscar, had its release in Japan on October 21 2022, Apparently it has entered its 20th week of uninterrupted theatrical run in Japan grossing over ₹80 crore so far. The film, which was released in 209 screens and 31 Imax screens across 44 cities and prefectures in Japan, has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the country.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently tweeted, “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 (sic).”

As per a report by Box Office India, RRR, which features Ram Charan and Jr NTR, has so far grossed more than ₹80 crore and is expected to breach the ₹100 crore-mark by the end of its theatrical run in Japan. RRR, which grossed over ₹1000 crore worldwide during its theatrical run, was celebrated for its breathtaking action scenes.

Earlier this week, RRR became the first Indian production to bag an Oscar in the Original Song category. At the 2023 Oscars ceremony, Naatu Naatu was performed live and the performance earned a standing ovation.

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.” Over the last few months, Naatu Naatu truly became a global phenomenon.