Hollywood producer Jason Blum is confident that Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘RRR’ will be honored with the Best Film award at this year’s Oscar tributes.
Hollywood producer’s big prediction
The founder of Hollywood studio Blumhouse, who has produced Oscar-winning movies such as ‘Get Out’ and horror movies such as ‘Paranormal Activity’ and ‘Insidious lauds SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘RRR’.
In a Tweet, he wrote, “I’m going with RRR winning best pic. You heard it here first. Mark it down, please. If I’m right, I am awarding myself my own Oscar.”
I’m going with RRR winning best pic. You heard it here first. Mark it down, please. If I’m right, I am awarding myself my own Oscar.
— Jason Blum (@jason_blum) January 8, 2023
In a follow-up tweet, Mr. Blum explained that he had no skin in the game. “It’s RRR time. Don’t miss it. And no I’m not involved in any way. Nor do I know anyone associated with the movie. Just see it,” he wrote.
It’s RRR time. Don’t miss it. And no I’m not involved in any way. Nor do I know anyone associated with the movie. Just see it.
— Jason Blum (@jason_blum) January 9, 2023
RRR, helmed by SS Rajamouli, has submitted itself for consideration in several Oscar categories and features on a list of 301 films that are eligible for the awards. Nominations for the Oscars will be announced on January 24.
Best Original Song
Meanwhile, RRR won Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu at the 80th Golden Globes award show. Rajamouli tweeted after the win.
SPEECHLESS??
Music truly knows no boundaries.Congratulations & thank you PEDDANNA for giving me #NaatuNaatu. This one is special.:)
I thank each & every fan across the globe for shaking their leg & making it popular ever since the release?#GoldenGlobespic.twitter.com/cMnnzYEjrV
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 11, 2023
The winner for Best Song – Motion Picture is @mmkeeravaani for their song "Naatu Naatu" featured in @RRRMovie! Congratulations! ?✨? #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/ENCUQEtns3
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
Even SRK toot to Twitter lauding SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus
Sir just woke up and started dancing to Naatu Naatu celebrating your win at Golden Globes. Here’s to many more awards & making India so proud!! https://t.co/Xjv9V900Xo
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 11, 2023
