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| runtime = 182 minutes<!--Final duration is 181.53--><ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Fenil |title=RRR Censor report: 'F***ing' and 'B***h' removed from the Telugu version; makers had voluntarily reduced the film's duration by 5 minutes in December 2021 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/rrr-censor-report-fing-bh-removed-telugu-version-makers-voluntarily-reduced-films-duration-5-minutes-december-2021/ |access-date=21 March 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 March 2022 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408235503/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/rrr-censor-report-fing-bh-removed-telugu-version-makers-voluntarily-reduced-films-duration-5-minutes-december-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Certificate Detail|url=https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292100000971|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414172917/https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292100000971|url-status=live}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR}}550 crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=RRR: rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |access-date=2 July 2023 |website=Sakshi |language=te |archive-date=22 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322174339/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/rajamouli-team-spend-huge-budget-rrr-movie-promotions-1407501 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|1,188–1,200 crore}}{{efn|name="rrr"|''RRR''{{'s}} reported worldwide grosses vary between ₹1,188 crore (''[[Pinkvilla]]''<ref>{{cite web | last=Singh | first=Jatinder | title=RRR overtakes KGF Chapter 2, Pathaan headed towards 1050
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The film was announced in March 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 March 2018|title=SS Rajamouli confirms Jr NTR-Ram Charan in his next|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-film-rrr-5107468/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072734/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-film-rrr-5107468/|url-status=live}}</ref> with the tentative title ''RRR'', an abbreviation for Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli's next film to be wrapped up in 18 months?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ss-rajamouli-s-next-film-be-wrapped-18-months-80985|access-date=5 June 2020|work=The News Minute|date=9 May 2018|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072734/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ss-rajamouli-s-next-film-be-wrapped-18-months-80985|url-status=live}}</ref> The tentative title ''RRR'' was later confirmed to be the film's official title as Rajamouli felt that a universal title across the languages was essential for a film of such scale.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD0AxUO0qug|title=SS Rajamouli Exclusive Interview About RRR And LockDown {{!}} Jr NTR {{!}} NTV Entertainment|access-date=5 June 2020|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072737/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD0AxUO0qug|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Jha|first=Subhash K.|date=13 April 2020|title="Initially RRR was just a working title, but it became so popular that we adopt it" – S S Rajamouli|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/initially-rrr-just-working-title-became-popular-adopt-s-s-rajamouli/|access-date=30 January 2021|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401074242/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/initially-rrr-just-working-title-became-popular-adopt-s-s-rajamouli/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] of the film began in November 2018 in [[Hyderabad]] and continued until August 2021, owing to delays caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It was filmed extensively across India, with a few sequences filmed in [[Ukraine]] and [[Bulgaria]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
Rajamouli's father [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] gave the original story and Rajamouli scripted the film, which he worked on for six months.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=14 March 2022 |title=Everything you need to know about SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR's #RRR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntrs-rrr/articleshow/68405775.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401102236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntrs-rrr/articleshow/68405775.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2018, writer [[Sai Madhav Burra]] was signed for the dialogues for the film in the primary language ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' dialogue writer reveals interesting news about the Ram Charan and NTR starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-dialogue-writer-reveals-interesting-news-about-the-ram-charan-and-ntr-starrer/articleshow/77015138.cms|access-date=25 January 2021|work=The Times of India|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401102546/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-dialogue-writer-reveals-interesting-news-about-the-ram-charan-and-ntr-starrer/articleshow/77015138.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> whereas dialogues in other versions were written by [[Madhan Karky]] ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=7 July 2020|title=Madhan Karky reveals interesting details about SS Rajamouli's RRR movie story|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/madhan-karky-reveals-interesting-details-about-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-story-824006|access-date=3 June 2021|website=ibtimes.co.in|language=en|archive-date=3 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603044425/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/madhan-karky-reveals-interesting-details-about-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-movie-story-824006|url-status=live}}</ref> Varadaraj Chikkaballapura ([[Kannada]]),<ref>{{Citation |title=RRR Trailer (Telugu) - NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt {{!}} SS Rajamouli {{!}} 25 March 2022 | date=8 December 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgBoMJy386M |language=en |access-date=9 June 2022 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608225635/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgBoMJy386M |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan|Mamkombu Gopalakrishnan]] ([[Malayalam]]),<ref>{{Cite web |title=When I do a Rajamouli film, I also become part of cinema history: Shobi Thilakan |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/04/26/rajamouli-film-cinema-history-shobi-thilakan.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=OnManorama |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111233001/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2022/04/26/rajamouli-film-cinema-history-shobi-thilakan.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and Riya Mukherjee ([[Hindi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shedde |first=Meenakshi |date=27 March 2022 |title=Tutti Frutti RRR |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/tutti-frutti-rrr-23220104 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=Mid-day |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608122613/https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/tutti-frutti-rrr-23220104 |url-status=live }}</ref> Rajamouli retained several technicians from his previous projects. The crew consists of [[M. M. Keeravani]] as the [[music director]], [[K. K. Senthil Kumar]] as the [[Cinematographer|director of photography]], [[A. Sreekar Prasad]] as the [[Film editing|film editor]], [[Sabu Cyril]] as the [[production designer]], [[V. Srinivas Mohan]] handling the [[Visual effects supervisor|visual effects supervision]], and [[Rama Rajamouli]] as the [[costume designer]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|title=SS Rajamouli repeats 'Baahubali' technicians for RRR|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-repeats-baahubali-technicians-for-rrr/articleshow/66586405.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027141527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ss-rajamouli-repeats-baahubali-technicians-for-rrr/articleshow/66586405.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Nick Powell was the stunt director for the film, and handled the choreography for the climax action sequences in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=3 March 2021|title=SS Rajamouli shoots RRR climax, Hollywood stunt director Nick Powell joins team|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-shoots-rrr-climax-hollywood-stunt-director-nick-powell-joins-team-1774974-2021-03-03|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100833/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-shoots-rrr-climax-hollywood-stunt-director-nick-powell-joins-team-1774974-2021-03-03|url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to the start of film production, both Rama Rao and Charan had attended a special workshop in mid-November 2018, in order to train physically and intensively for their roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 February 2018|title=Production date of SS Rajamouli's film with Ram Charan and Jr NTR announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/production-date-ss-rajamouli-s-film-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-announced-76745|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072735/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/production-date-ss-rajamouli-s-film-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-announced-76745|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Junior NTR and Ram Charan to attend a special workshop for Rajamouli's multi-starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-and-ram-charan-to-attend-a-special-workshop-for-rajamoulis-multi-starrer/articleshow/66097505.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401101036/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/junior-ntr-and-ram-charan-to-attend-a-special-workshop-for-rajamoulis-multi-starrer/articleshow/66097505.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
''RRR'' is an entirely fictitious story incorporating the lives of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, namely [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who fought against the [[British Raj]] and the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] respectively. Charan plays Rama Raju while Rama Rao plays Komaram Bheem. The plot explores their stay in [[Delhi]] of the 1920s before they begin the fight for their country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title='RRR' is fictitious story based on two greatest freedom fighters: SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |access-date=25 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072735/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/mar/15/rrr-is-fictitious-story-based-on-two-greatest-freedom-fighters-1951300.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rajamouli stated that there had been a coincidence between the two Telugu tribal leaders and the events surrounding over them.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2019|title=SS Rajamouli's RRR to explore blind spot in history|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-ram-charan-jr-ntr-dd-danayya-5626048/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072735/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-ram-charan-jr-ntr-dd-danayya-5626048/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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=== Design ===
Sabu Cyril served as the [[production designer]] for ''RRR''.<ref name=":7" /> Prior to starting the first shooting schedule, the team had constructed a set at an aluminium factory located in [[Hyderabad]], for filming an action sequence.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15" /> A [[Manduva Logili|manduva house]] was constructed for the film actors and technicians.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news |title=Lavish 'Manduva' House for Rajamouli & Co on the sets of RRR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lavish-manduva-house-for-rajamouli-co-on-the-sets-of-rrr/articleshow/66603764.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027100121/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lavish-manduva-house-for-rajamouli-co-on-the-sets-of-rrr/articleshow/66603764.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The first schedule of the film's shooting was held at the Aluminium factory set for nearly 20 days.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|date=11 December 2018|title=First schedule of SS Rajamouli's multi-starrer 'RRR' wrapped up|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-schedule-ss-rajamouli-s-multi-starrer-rrr-wrapped-93193|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072757/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-schedule-ss-rajamouli-s-multi-starrer-rrr-wrapped-93193|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, it was reported that {{INRConvert|18|c|year=2020|mode=historical}} was spent for a set replicating an entire village in [[Gandipet]], where the team planned to film the sequences in this location post-[[COVID-19 lockdowns|COVID-19 lockdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2020 |title=Rs 18 crore! Is that the whopping amount spent on new set of SS Rajamouli's RRR in Hyderabad? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/rs-18-crore-is-that-the-whopping-amount-spent-on-new-set-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-hyderabad/600934 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=zoomtventertainment.com |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072756/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/rs-18-crore-is-that-the-whopping-amount-spent-on-new-set-of-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-in-hyderabad/600934 |url-status=live }}</ref> A set resembling the 20th-century [[Delhi]] was recreated at the [[Ramoji Film City]],<ref name=":13">{{Cite news|date=7 December 2020|title=Alia Bhatt joins SS Rajamouli's RRR shoot in Hyderabad|work=Mumbai Mirror|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/photos-alia-bhatt-joins-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-shoot-in-hyderabad/articleshow/79605140.cms|access-date=20 January 2021|archive-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106102532/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/photos-alia-bhatt-joins-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-shoot-in-hyderabad/articleshow/79605140.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> where the team had undergone an extensive action schedule for 50 days, which involved night shoots.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=30 November 2020|title='RRR' team wraps up major action sequence in 50-day long schedule|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-team-wraps-major-action-sequence-50-day-long-schedule-138710|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072748/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-team-wraps-major-action-sequence-50-day-long-schedule-138710|url-status=live}}</ref> Another huge set was constructed by the art direction crew for a song shoot featuring Charan and Bhatt.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2021 |title=''RRR'' team to shoot a song features Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt this weekend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-shoot-a-song-features-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-this-weekend/articleshow/81392121.cms |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401101136/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-team-to-shoot-a-song-features-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-this-weekend/articleshow/81392121.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The promotional [[music video]] for the film titled "Dosti" was filmed in July 2021, at a specially constructed set at the [[Annapurna Studios]] designed by Sabu Cyril and photographed by Dinesh Krishnan.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dosti Music Video (Telugu) - RRR - HemaChandra, MM Keeravaani {{!}} NTR, Ram Charan {{!}} SS Rajamouli | date=31 July 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT_EIo89cc |language=en |access-date=24 February 2023 |archive-date=24 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224130757/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPT_EIo89cc |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=RRR: Anirudh Ravichander and MM Keeravani have a music session for Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/rrr-anirudh-ravichander-and-mm-keeravani-have-a-music-session-for-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/84748088.cms|access-date=28 July 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=26 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726090823/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/rrr-anirudh-ravichander-and-mm-keeravani-have-a-music-session-for-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt-starrer/articleshow/84748088.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR special promo song goes on floors in Hyderabad|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/21/rrr-special-promo-song-goes-on-floors-in-hyderabad-25613.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=21 July 2021 |language=en|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100833/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/21/rrr-special-promo-song-goes-on-floors-in-hyderabad-25613.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Principal photography ===
The film's launch event with a ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]]'' ceremony was held on 11 November 2018, which saw the attendance of noted personalities from the [[Telugu film industry]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gabbeta |first=Ranjith Kumar |date=11 November 2018 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR launched in Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-launched-in-hyderabad-5441413/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=16 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016005452/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ss-rajamouli-rrr-launched-in-hyderabad-5441413/ |url-status=live }}</ref> including [[Prabhas]] and [[Rana Daggubati]], who had worked with Rajamouli in the [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'' franchise]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=11 November 2018 |title=RRR: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati And Others Attend S Rajamouli's Film Launch |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-prabhas-rana-daggubati-and-others-attend-s-rajamoulis-film-launch-1945676 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100824/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rrr-prabhas-rana-daggubati-and-others-attend-s-rajamoulis-film-launch-1945676 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2018|title=Prabhas surprises SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan and Jr NTR at RRR launch. See pics|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prabhas-surprises-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-at-rrr-launch-see-pics/story-dYW1daVqxqJCXQtvf7cq7I.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100831/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/prabhas-surprises-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-at-rrr-launch-see-pics/story-dYW1daVqxqJCXQtvf7cq7I.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] of the film commenced on 19 November 2018 in Hyderabad at a specially erected set at an Aluminium factory in the location.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite web|date=19 November 2018|title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan'S RRR goes on the floors|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-starts-rolling-5453190/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027100106/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-rrr-starts-rolling-5453190/|url-status=live}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be shot on [[Arri Alexa]] LF and Arri Signature Prime lens.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajamouli introduces new technology in his next|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jan/23/rajamouli-introduces-new-technology-in-his-next-9750.html|access-date=9 December 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=23 January 2019 |language=en|archive-date=9 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209142937/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jan/23/rajamouli-introduces-new-technology-in-his-next-9750.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Senthil Kumar told ''[[American Cinematographer]]'' that, he "avoided the use of overt stylization such as extreme color palettes and unrealistic camera moves, in favor of a more classical cinematographic approach".<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Marcks |first=Iain |date=31 October 2022 |title=Shooting Stars for RRR - The American Society of Cinematographers |url=https://ascmag.com/articles/shooting-stars-for-rrr |access-date=6 November 2022 |website=[[American Cinematographer]] |archive-date=6 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106044251/https://ascmag.com/articles/shooting-stars-for-rrr |url-status=live }}</ref> The filming schedule was completed on 6 December 2018.<ref name="DC">{{cite news |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=8 December 2018 |title=Rajamouli completes first shooting schedule for RRR |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/081218/rajamouli-completes-first-shooting-schedule-for-rrr.html |access-date=2 April 2022 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215033340/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/081218/rajamouli-completes-first-shooting-schedule-for-rrr.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The team took a brief break before commencing the film's second schedule on 21 January 2019 at [[Ramoji Film City]] in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2019 |title=#RRR': The second schedule of the SS Rajamouli's film starts today in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-the-second-schedule-of-the-ss-rajamoulis-film-starts-today-in-hyderabad/articleshow/67622447.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100831/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-the-second-schedule-of-the-ss-rajamoulis-film-starts-today-in-hyderabad/articleshow/67622447.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> More than 270 days were spent shooting<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Carlos |date=16 January 2023 |title=These 'difficult actors' said 'RRR' couldn't be done. Their director proved them wrong |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-01-16/rrr-stars-ram-charan-ntr-jr |access-date=16 August 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> with a single sequence - in which the two friends fight it out amid wild animals and fiery explosions - occupying a total of 65 nights.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=What Is RRR? All About the Award-Winning Film Generating Oscar Buzz |url=https://people.com/movies/rrr-movie-everything-to-know/ |access-date=16 August 2024 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> An action sequence consisting of 1000 artists was filmed during February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2019 |title=RRR Buzz: 1000 fighters roped in for Ram Charan's action sequence? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-1000-fighters-roped-in-for-ram-charans-action-sequence/articleshow/67897755.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027100111/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-buzz-1000-fighters-roped-in-for-ram-charans-action-sequence/articleshow/67897755.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> An extensive schedule was filmed in [[Vadodara]] for 10 days in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR': SS Rajamouli's next to be shot in Maharashtra and Gujarat|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-next-to-be-shot-in-maharashtra-and-gujarat/articleshow/68689047.cms|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027141528/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rrr-ss-rajamoulis-next-to-be-shot-in-maharashtra-and-gujarat/articleshow/68689047.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Few scenes were also shot at [[Siddhpur]], [[Gujarat]].<ref name=":23" /> Another schedule was planned in [[Pune, Maharashtra]], however, it was called off following Charan's injury on the sets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 April 2019|title=Ram Charan's injury stalls RRR shoot in Pune|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ram-charan-injury-leads-to-cancellation-of-rrr-shooting-in-pune-5656893/|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100822/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ram-charan-injury-leads-to-cancellation-of-rrr-shooting-in-pune-5656893/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rama Rao too faced a minor injury on the sets,<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 April 2019|title=After Ram Charan, Jr NTR gets injured on the sets of RRR?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-ram-charan-jr-ntr-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-rrr-1509119-2019-04-24|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100826/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-ram-charan-jr-ntr-gets-injured-on-the-sets-of-rrr-1509119-2019-04-24|url-status=live}}</ref> resulting the team to take a break during the schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2019 |title=Wow! Epic action-sequence for Rajamouli's RRR will cost a whopping Rs 45 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/wow-epic-action-sequence-for-rajamoulis-rrr-will-cost-a-whopping-rs-45-crore/articleshow/69691034.cms |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401113333/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/wow-epic-action-sequence-for-rajamoulis-rrr-will-cost-a-whopping-rs-45-crore/articleshow/69691034.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Ram Charan's introduction scene was reportedly shot for 32 days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 June 2022 |title=Can you guess how many days it took to shoot Ram Charan's opening scene in 'RRR'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/can-you-guess-how-many-days-it-took-to-shoot-ram-charans-opening-scene-in-rrr-watch-this-bts-video/articleshow/92020274.cms |access-date=6 June 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=5 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605232759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/can-you-guess-how-many-days-it-took-to-shoot-ram-charans-opening-scene-in-rrr-watch-this-bts-video/articleshow/92020274.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Araku Valley coffee plantations.jpg|thumb|250x250px|[[Araku Valley]], where parts of the film were shot, including the opening scenes<ref name="araku"/>|left]]
After their recovery, an action sequence featuring Charan, Rama Rao and 2000 junior artists was shot, reportedly at a cost more than {{INRConvert|45|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Deepali |date=7 June 2019 |title=Rs 45-crore action sequence for SS Rajamouli's RRR! Details out |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rs-45-crore-action-sequence-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-details-out-2757982 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en |archive-date=5 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405161329/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rs-45-crore-action-sequence-for-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-details-out-2757982 |url-status=live }}</ref> Introductory sequences of Rama Rao and Charan costed the production upwards of {{INRConvert|40|c}}, a sum considered higher than the total budget of many small Indian films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2019 |title=S.S. Rajamouli to have one of the biggest opening scenes for Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer 'RRR' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/s-s-rajamouli-to-have-one-of-the-biggest-opening-scenes-for-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr/articleshow/70110825.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027101624/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/s-s-rajamouli-to-have-one-of-the-biggest-opening-scenes-for-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr/articleshow/70110825.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2019, the production headed to [[Bulgaria]] to film the second schedule where the crew shot crucial scenes featuring Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2019 |title=RRR: Bulgaria schedule of SS Rajamouli's film begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-bulgaria-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-film-begins/articleshow/70854009.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531090738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-bulgaria-schedule-of-ss-rajamoulis-film-begins/articleshow/70854009.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The shoot was stalled during October 2019 as Rajamouli had to attend a screening of ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015) at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 October 2019 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR shoot put on hold |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-and-ram-charans-rrr-shoot-put-on-hold/articleshow/71633218.cms |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100833/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-and-ram-charans-rrr-shoot-put-on-hold/articleshow/71633218.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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<blockquote>The friendship which develops between Ram and Bheem (as Akhtar) while attempting to rescue a child is one of human brotherhood. People cutting across all religions and regions are shown participating in their common fight against the Britishers. The film builds idea of love between religions, camaraderie of the struggling people and promotes the idea of inclusion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navin |first=T |date=31 March 2022 |title=Why RRR Is Not A Hindutva Propagating Film {{!}} Countercurrents.org |url=https://countercurrents.org/2022/03/why-rrr-is-not-a-hindutva-propagating-film/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610060204/https://countercurrents.org/2022/03/why-rrr-is-not-a-hindutva-propagating-film/ |url-status=live }}</ref></blockquote>
Some viewers in India and the Western world viewed their relationship through a queer lens, arguing that they were a [[Queer coding|queer coded]] romantic couple on social media; however, others responded with critical and homophobic comments, claiming that Westerners assigning such readings had misinterpreted Indian culture and male friendships.<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR labeled as a gay classic by Western audiences, Ram Gopal Varma reacts |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-labeled-as-a-gay-classic-by-western-audiences-ram-gopal-varma-reacts-54304.html |access-date=6 October 2022 |website=Filmfare.com |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006162648/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/rrr-labeled-as-a-gay-classic-by-western-audiences-ram-gopal-varma-reacts-54304.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=6 October 2022|title=Explained: The Homoerotic undertones in Rajamouli's RRR and outrage over Resul Pookutty's comment|url=https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/explained-the-homoerotic-undertones-in-rajamoulis-rrr-and-outrage-over-resul-pookuttys-comment-10875691.html|date=6 July 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Rajamouli reiterated that it was just a friendship, and how one should be unapologetic about showing men's friendship on screen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ss-rajamouli-on-political-correctness-in-films-8296566/|title=SS Rajamouli on political correctness in films: 'I can't be continuously worried about what people are going to say'|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=29 November 2022|access-date=29 November 2022|archive-date=29 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129151730/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ss-rajamouli-on-political-correctness-in-films-8296566/|url-status=live}}</ref> American filmmaker [[Russo Brothers|Joe Russo]] similarly found it to be "a really powerful story about brotherhood".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo-news-211395|title='RRR' Great Movie With Powerful Story, Visuals: Joe Russo|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|date=23 July 2022 |access-date=23 July 2022|archive-date=23 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723155510/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-great-movie-with-powerful-story-visuals-joe-russo-news-211395|url-status=live}}</ref>
''RRR'' borrows from India's two major [[Hindu mythology|Hindu mythological]] epics — ''[[Ramayana]]'' and ''[[Mahabharata]]''. The two protagonists of the film, [[Alluri Sitarama Raju]] and [[Komaram Bheem]], who are based on real-life personalities, are also modelled after their namesakes from the Hindu mythology. Rama Raju shares the qualities of the supple and skilled [[Rama]] of ''Ramayana'' while Komaram Bheem is equivalent to the muscular and immovable [[Bhima]] of ''Mahabharata''. Like Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem, Rama and Bhima never met in mythology. The abduction of Sita, which is the central theme of ''Ramayana'' plays out in reverse in ''RRR,'' with Rama Raju being captured following a series of events. Komaram Bheem (who is also modelled after [[Hanuman]]), carries a message from Sita, and saves Rama Raju.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2022 |title=Mythological themes of SS Rajamouli's RRR: How Jr NTR, Ram Charan film borrows from Ramayan, Mahabharat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mythological-themes-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ramayan-mahabharat-7835946/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403174359/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/ss-rajamouli-rrr-mythological-themes-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ramayan-mahabharat-7835946/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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The official social media handle for the film was launched during the film's announcement.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 July 2021|first1=Janani|last1=K.|title=SS Rajamouli thanks RRR team and audience as making video trends on social media|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-thanks-rrr-team-and-audience-as-making-video-trends-on-social-media-1828972-2021-07-16|access-date=10 August 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717194129/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ss-rajamouli-thanks-rrr-team-and-audience-as-making-video-trends-on-social-media-1828972-2021-07-16|url-status=live}}</ref> During the second wave of COVID-19, the movie crew converted the official handle into a COVID-19 helpline offering information regarding the availability of emergency services in Telugu-speaking states as well as safety tips.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR movie's Twitter handle turns Covid helpline|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/apr/30/rrr-movies-twitter-handle-turns-covid-helpline-2296723.html|access-date=10 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express|date=30 April 2021|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100828/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/apr/30/rrr-movies-twitter-handle-turns-covid-helpline-2296723.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2021, [[PVR Cinemas]] announced that more than 850 of its screens would be re-branded as "PVRRR" until the release and run of the film. That same month, Rajamouli and the PVR team unveiled the company's re-branded logo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 October 2021|title=SS Rajamouli and PVR collaborate for a first of its kind association; PVR will now be referred to as PVRRR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-pvr-collaborate-first-kind-association-pvr-will-now-referred-pvrrr/|access-date=30 October 2021|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|language=en|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030043546/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ss-rajamouli-pvr-collaborate-first-kind-association-pvr-will-now-referred-pvrrr/|url-status=live}}</ref> After the song "Naatu Naatu" was released in November 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 November 2021|title=RRR song Naatu Naatu: Ram Charan, Jr NTR raise a storm. Watch|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-song-naatu-naatu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-mass-anthem-7616383/|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203133254/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-song-naatu-naatu-ram-charan-jr-ntr-mass-anthem-7616383/|url-status=live}}</ref> the hook step choreographed by [[Prem Rakshith]] and performed by Charan and Rama Rao in the music video went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RRR के 'Naatu Naatu' गाने का ऐसा खुमार, फ्रांस के दो शख्स का खुली सड़क पर डांस|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/french-men-groves-on-rrr-viral-song-naatu-naatu-on-street-fans-applaud-them-tmov-1372396-2021-12-13|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Aaj Tak|date=13 December 2021|language=hi|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104103541/https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/french-men-groves-on-rrr-viral-song-naatu-naatu-on-street-fans-applaud-them-tmov-1372396-2021-12-13|url-status=live}}</ref> Many people have recreated the hook step by recording themselves dancing to the song and posting their videos on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 December 2021|title=African TikTok Sensation Kili Paul Dances To RRR Song Naatu Naatu, Hope SS Rajamouli Saw This|url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/african-tiktok-sensation-kili-paul-dances-rrr-song-naatu-naatu-hope-ss-rajamouli|access-date=2 January 2024|website=Sakshi Post|language=en|archive-date=2 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102190916/https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/african-tiktok-sensation-kili-paul-dances-rrr-song-naatu-naatu-hope-ss-rajamouli|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 22 October 2020, a [[teaser trailer]] was released, titled "Ramaraju for Bheem", coinciding with [[Komaram Bheem]]'s 119th birth anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SS Rajamouli directorial 'RRR' lands in political trouble over teaser featuring Bheem's character as Muslim|date=3 November 2020 |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-directorial-rrr-lands-in-political-trouble-over-teaser-featuring-bheems-character-as-muslim-340127|access-date=30 June 2021|publisher=WION|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181331/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-directorial-rrr-lands-in-political-trouble-over-teaser-featuring-bheems-character-as-muslim-340127|url-status=live}}</ref> A controversy was sparked over portrayal of Bheem's character.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=Who Was Komaram Bheem and Why is SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' Under Fire?|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/komaram-bheen-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-rrr-film-telengana-hindu-nationalist-gond|access-date=30 June 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181834/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/komaram-bheen-jr-ntr-ss-rajamouli-rrr-film-telengana-hindu-nationalist-gond|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=FPJ Explains: What's controversial about SS Rajamouli's portrayal of Komaram Bheem in 'RRR'?|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/fpj-explains-whats-controversial-about-ss-rajamoulis-portrayal-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr|access-date=30 June 2021|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181322/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/fpj-explains-whats-controversial-about-ss-rajamoulis-portrayal-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr|url-status=live}}</ref> In the video, Rama Rao was seen wearing a skull cap, applying [[Kohl (cosmetics)|kohl]] on to his eyes and appearing dressed as a [[Muslims|Muslim]] man.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 October 2020|title=The controversies around Jr NTR's character Komaram Bheem in Rajamouli's 'RRR'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/controversies-around-jr-ntrs-character-komaram-bheem-rajamoulis-rrr-136168|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181212/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/controversies-around-jr-ntrs-character-komaram-bheem-rajamoulis-rrr-136168|url-status=live}}</ref> Members from the tribal community of [[Adilabad]] and a few [[netizens]] have opposed this representation of an [[Adivasi]] leader from the [[Gondi people|Gond tribe]], as a Muslim man.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jr NTR's RRR Controversy: Komaram Bheem's grandson threatens to protest against the film; Here's why|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntrs-rrr-controversy-komaram-bheems-grandson-threatens-protest-against-film-heres-why-570531|access-date=30 June 2021|website=PINKVILLA|date=26 October 2020|language=en|archive-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925023205/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/jr-ntrs-rrr-controversy-komaram-bheems-grandson-threatens-protest-against-film-heres-why-570531|url-status=dead}}</ref> In November 2020, during a [[by-election]] campaign at [[Dubbak Assembly constituency|Dubbaka]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party, Telangana|Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s [[Telangana]] president [[Bandi Sanjay Kumar]] warned Rajamouli,<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|title=Will set fire to every theatre showing RRR: BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar warns Rajamouli|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/will-set-fire-to-every-theatre-showing-rrr-bjp-leader-warns-ss-rajamouli-6913499/|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928080638/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/will-set-fire-to-every-theatre-showing-rrr-bjp-leader-warns-ss-rajamouli-6913499/|url-status=live}}</ref> and threatened that his cadre will vandalise the theatres and his properties, if he intended to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' controversy: Telangana BJP Chief threatens violence if Bheem's portrayal remains unchanged|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-controversy-telangana-bjp-chief-threatens-violence-if-bheems-portrayal-remains-unchanged/articleshow/78982536.cms|access-date=30 June 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027101634/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-controversy-telangana-bjp-chief-threatens-violence-if-bheems-portrayal-remains-unchanged/articleshow/78982536.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 November 2020|title=SS Rajamouli Targeted by Telangana BJP Leaders Over Representation of Komaram Bheem in RRR: Report|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamouli-targeted-by-telangana-bjp-leaders-over-representation-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr-report-3032684.html|access-date=30 June 2021|website=News18|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182913/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ss-rajamouli-targeted-by-telangana-bjp-leaders-over-representation-of-komaram-bheem-in-rrr-report-3032684.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, in an interview with ''[[Film Companion]]''{{'s}} [[Anupama Chopra]] in July 2021, writer Vijayendra Prasad clarified about the Bheem's appearance in the film, saying, "He is being [hunted] by the [[British Raj]]. So, he is trying to escape the people from British police. So, what is the best camouflage? Simple. He is playing a Muslim boy in that time so that he won't be [caught]."<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 July 2021|title=Vijayendra Prasad addresses RRR controversies, says SS Rajamouli film 'cannot be compared to Baahubali'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijayendra-prasad-on-rrr-controversy-ss-rajamouli-baahubali-7415179/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=23 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723055553/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijayendra-prasad-on-rrr-controversy-ss-rajamouli-baahubali-7415179/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The [[Teaser trailer|official trailer]] was initially scheduled to be released on 3 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 December 2021|first=Rishita|last=Roy Chowdhury|title=Ram Charan and Jr NTR's RRR trailer launch postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-s-rrr-trailer-launch-postponed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-1882839-2021-12-01|access-date=4 January 2022|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104102027/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-s-rrr-trailer-launch-postponed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-1882839-2021-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref> but was postponed and released on 8 December 2021 in five languages, including Telugu.<ref name="Hindu-RRRtrailer-12092021">{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title='RRR' trailer: SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece|access-date=4 January 2022|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104090029/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rrr-trailer-ss-rajamouli-promises-another-epic-for-the-ages/article37908199.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan-trailer-12092021">{{Cite news|date=9 December 2021|title=RRR trailer: Jr NTR fights off tiger, promises to give up life for 'brother' Ram Charan; Alia Bhatt gets no lines. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html|access-date=4 January 2022|work=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103224427/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rrr-trailer-jr-ntr-fights-off-tiger-promises-to-give-up-life-for-brother-ram-charan-alia-bhatt-gets-beaten-up-watch-101639030087391.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Trailer launch events were held for the five versions of the film in [[Mumbai]] (Hindi),<ref>{{Cite news|title='RRR' trailer launch event: Jr NTR and Alia Bhatt make a head-turning appearance|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trailer-launch-event-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-make-a-head-turning-appearance/articleshow/88187251.cms|access-date=4 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104090027/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-trailer-launch-event-jr-ntr-and-alia-bhatt-make-a-head-turning-appearance/articleshow/88187251.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Bangalore]] (Kannada)<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2021|title=After stunning in red saree, Alia Bhatt opts for black ethnic look worth Rs 1.25 lakh for RRR trailer launch event in Bangalore|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/after-stunning-in-red-saree-alia-bhatt-opts-for-black-ethnic-look-worth-rs-1-25-lakh-for-rrr-trailer-launch-event-in-bangalore-article-88208621|access-date=4 January 2022|publisher=Zoom TV|language=en|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104090028/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/after-stunning-in-red-saree-alia-bhatt-opts-for-black-ethnic-look-worth-rs-1-25-lakh-for-rrr-trailer-launch-event-in-bangalore-article-88208621|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Hyderabad]] (Telugu).<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 December 2021|title=At RRR Media Interaction in Hyderabad, Alia Bhatt Impresses Everyone With Her Telugu|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/at-rrr-media-interaction-in-hyderabad-alia-bhatt-impresses-everyone-with-her-telugu-4550828.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=News18|language=en|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104090029/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/at-rrr-media-interaction-in-hyderabad-alia-bhatt-impresses-everyone-with-her-telugu-4550828.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Reviewing the trailer, ''[[The Times of India]]'' cited it as "Goosebumps overloaded".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title=Jr NTR, Ram Charan's 'RRR' trailer review: Goosebumps overloaded |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-trailer-review-goosebumps-overloaded/photostory/88185444.cms |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622134211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jr-ntr-ram-charans-rrr-trailer-review-goosebumps-overloaded/photostory/88185444.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Praising the trailer cut, ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "SS Rajamouli promises another epic for the ages".<ref name="Hindu-RRRtrailer-12092021"/> Praising Rajamouli's work, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' called it "an epic theatrical experience".<ref name="Hindustan-trailer-12092021"/> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' noted that the film has universal storyline and also felt that it is a "perfect multi-starrer" while comparing it with 1957 epic film ''[[Mayabazar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2021 |title='RRR' trailer: S S Rajamouli's new movie is a potential blockbuster |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-trailer-s-s-rajamoulis-new-movie-is-a-potential-blockbuster-1059047.html |access-date=22 June 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622134211/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-trailer-s-s-rajamoulis-new-movie-is-a-potential-blockbuster-1059047.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
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''RRR'' was scheduled to have special premieres across India and the United States on 24 March 2022<ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=5 April 2019 |title=Samuthirakani shares sneak-peek from RRR sets. See pic |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/samuthirakani-shares-sneak-peek-from-rrr-sets-see-pic-1494588-2019-04-05 |access-date=21 September 2019 |archive-date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921102530/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/samuthirakani-shares-sneak-peek-from-rrr-sets-see-pic-1494588-2019-04-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> before its worldwide theatrical release on 25 March.<ref name="release date">{{Cite web |date=31 January 2022 |title=Breaking: Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR to release in theatres on March 25 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr-release-theatres-march-25/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072901/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ram-charan-jr-ntr-starrer-rrr-release-theatres-march-25/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR will be bigger than Baahubali : Rajamouli |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 March 2022 |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072901/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/16/rrr-will-be-bigger-than-baahubali-rajamouli-2430492.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Earlier, it was scheduled to be theatrically released on 30 July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title='We are going to be in theatres on July 30, 2020': SS Rajamouli's RRR finally has a release date! |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-we-are-going-to-be-in-theatres-on-july-30-2020-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-finally-has-a-release-date-2729483 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415230026/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-we-are-going-to-be-in-theatres-on-july-30-2020-ss-rajamouli-s-rrr-finally-has-a-release-date-2729483 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in February 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2020 |title=RRR to hit screens on January 8, 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-release-date-january-8-2021-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-6252578/ |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027100112/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rrr-release-date-january-8-2021-ss-rajamouli-jr-ntr-ram-charan-6252578/ |url-status=live }}</ref> the release date was revised to 8 January 2021, a week prior to the [[Sankranthi]] festival (14 January 2021).<ref>{{cite news |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR, Starring Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan And Jr NTR, Gets New Release Date |work=NDTV.com |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-gets-new-release-date-2175542 |access-date=5 February 2020 |archive-date=5 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205171235/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-starring-ajay-devgn-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-gets-new-release-date-2175542 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sunder |first=Gautam |date=5 February 2020 |title=SS Rajamouli's period epic 'RRR' to release on January 8, 2021 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamoulis-period-epic-rrr-to-release-on-january-8-2021/article30743479.ece |access-date=10 August 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100831/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamoulis-period-epic-rrr-to-release-on-january-8-2021/article30743479.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India|COVID-19 pandemic lockdown]], which disrupted production, the film's release was put on hold.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR will not release on January 8, 2021, confirms producer DVV Danayya |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-will-not-release-on-january-8-2021-confirms-producer-dvv-danayya/592251 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=zoomtventertainment.com |date=15 May 2020 |language=en |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072900/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-will-not-release-on-january-8-2021-confirms-producer-dvv-danayya/592251 |url-status=live }}</ref> Rajamouli said that the new release date would be confirmed after the completion of shooting.<ref name="NM">{{cite news |date=27 November 2020 |title=Chiranjeevi and Aamir Khan to lend their voice for Rajamouli's 'RRR'? |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/chiranjeevi-and-aamir-khan-lend-their-voice-rajamouli-s-rrr-138561 |access-date=11 December 2020 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127143525/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/chiranjeevi-and-aamir-khan-lend-their-voice-rajamouli-s-rrr-138561 |url-status=live }}</ref> On the eve of [[Republic Day]] (25 January 2021), a 13 October 2021 release date, coinciding with the eve of [[Dusshera]] weekend, was announced<ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' slated to release on October 13 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/25/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-slated-to-release-on-october-13-2254913.html |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |date=26 January 2021 |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100822/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/25/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-slated-to-release-on-october-13-2254913.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli Announces the Release Date of 'RRR' |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/ss-rajamouli-announces-the-release-date-of-rrr |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810100823/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/ss-rajamouli-announces-the-release-date-of-rrr |url-status=live }}</ref> The release date was again deferred, citing [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema|theatrical restrictions across the world]] due to the second wave of COVID-19 and its aftermath.<ref name="rd">{{Cite news |date=11 September 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' to not release on October 13 this year, new dates to be announced soon |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ss-rajamoulis-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn-starrer-rrr-to-not-release-on-october-13-this-year-new-dates-to-be-announced-soon/articleshow/86113880.cms |access-date=11 September 2021 |archive-date=20 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220124206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ss-rajamoulis-alia-bhatt-and-ajay-devgn-starrer-rrr-to-not-release-on-october-13-this-year-new-dates-to-be-announced-soon/articleshow/86113880.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2021 |title=Rajamouli's RRR will not release on October 13 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rajamouli-s-rrr-will-not-release-october-13-155198 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319073830/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rajamouli-s-rrr-will-not-release-october-13-155198 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In early October 2021, the theatrical release date was changed to 7 January 2022, ahead of the Sankranthi festival.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |first=Janani |last=K. |date=2 October 2021 |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release in theatres on Ja . New poster out |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-theatres-on-january-7-2022-new-poster-out-1860007-2021-10-02 |access-date=2 October 2021 |archive-date=26 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126132052/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-theatres-on-january-7-2022-new-poster-out-1860007-2021-10-02 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, a week before the release, the film producers announced that the film's release would be postponed indefinitely due to the increasing number of [[COVID-19]] cases, fuelled by the [[SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2022 |first=Janani |last=K. |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR postponed indefinitely due to spike in Covid-19 cases |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-spike-in-covid-19-cases-1894784-2022-01-01 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510112059/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-postponed-indefinitely-due-to-spike-in-covid-19-cases-1894784-2022-01-01 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SS Rajamouli's RRR release postponed indefinitely in wake of Omicron COVID-19 pandemic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/01/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charan-release-postponed-omicron-covid-19-28757.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=January 2022 |language=en |archive-date=27 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727065245/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/01/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-jr-ntr-ram-charan-release-postponed-omicron-covid-19-28757.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In mid-January, two tentative release dates were announced pending the pandemic situation: 18 March 2022 and 28 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2022 |first=Anita |last=Britto |title=Two release dates for RRR leaves producers in a fix, reveal trade experts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/two-release-dates-for-rrr-leaves-producers-in-a-fix-reveal-trade-experts-1904124-2022-01-25 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319073829/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/two-release-dates-for-rrr-leaves-producers-in-a-fix-reveal-trade-experts-1904124-2022-01-25 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=25 January 2022 |title=Rajmouli's 'RRR' weighs in on release dates in March and April |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/rajmoulis-rrr-weighs-in-on-release-dates-in-march-and-april-11643089094993.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319073829/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/rajmoulis-rrr-weighs-in-on-release-dates-in-march-and-april-11643089094993.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, the producers finalised a 25 March 2022 release date.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Rishita |last=Roy Chowdhury |title=Jr NTR and Ram Charan's RRR to release on March 25 in multiple languages |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-on-march-25-in-multiple-languages-1906866-2022-01-31 |date=31 January 2022 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624055306/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-on-march-25-in-multiple-languages-1906866-2022-01-31 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was intended to be released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] along with the dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], and other [[Languages of India|Indian]] and foreign languages in 2D, [[3D film|3D]] and [[IMAX]] formats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=31 May 2021 |title=Ram Charan's 'RRR' to release in English, Korean, among other foreign languages |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-english-korean-among-other-foreign-languages-11622438617333.html |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319073759/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ram-charan-s-rrr-to-release-in-english-korean-among-other-foreign-languages-11622438617333.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2021 |title=RRR to release in seven international languages |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529075632/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/05/29003008/1297321/RRR-to-release-in-seven-international-languages.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 May 2021 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=dtNext.in |language=en}}</ref> It is the first Indian film to be released in [[Dolby Cinema]] format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR first Indian film to be released in Dolby cinema format |url=https://www.ap7am.com/english-news-51030/rrr-first-indian-film-to-be-released-in-dolby-cinema-format |access-date=4 May 2022 |website=ap7am.com |date=13 March 2022 |language=en |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531085421/https://www.ap7am.com/english-news-51030/rrr-first-indian-film-to-be-released-in-dolby-cinema-format |url-status=live }}</ref>
In January 2022, a [[Public interest litigation in India|public interest litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Telangana High Court]] to restrain the film for being released, alleging that the film distorts the history of Alluri Sita Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=6 January 2022 |title=PIL Filed Against SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' At Telangana High Court |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-pil-filed-against-rajamoulis-rrr-in-telangana-high-court/408521 |access-date=16 March 2022 |magazine=[[Outlook India]] |archive-date=16 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316203235/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-pil-filed-against-rajamoulis-rrr-in-telangana-high-court/408521 |url-status=live }}</ref> The High Court quashed the petition in March, observing that the film did not tarnish the reputation of the two revolutionaries as claimed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 March 2022 |title=Telangana High Court Quashes PIL Demanding Stay Order Against SS Rajamouli's RRR |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/telangana-high-court-quashes-pil-demanding-stay-order-against-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-4880273.html |work=[[News18]] |access-date=16 March 2022 |archive-date=16 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316084028/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/telangana-high-court-quashes-pil-demanding-stay-order-against-ss-rajamoulis-rrr-4880273.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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[[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and termed ''RRR'' as a solid entertainer that "doesn't make you restless, despite a marathon run time. The screenplay is wonderfully constructed, the twists and turns are attention grabbing and the nail-biting episodes as well as superbly executed action."<ref>{{Cite web |title=RRR Movie Review: A film that's meant for the big screen RRR is a teRRRific entertainer. |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rrr/critic-review/rrr-movie-review/a-film-thats-meant-for-the-big-screen-rrr-is-a-terrrific-entertainer/ |access-date=25 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Roktim Rajpal of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and wrote "The action-packed climax again hits the right notes as the visuals do the talking, the hallmark of good storytelling".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' movie review: Jr NTR delivers career-best performance in S S Rajamouli's masterpiece|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-delivers-career-best-performance-in-s-s-rajamoulis-masterpiece-1094532.html|website=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is not perfection by any means (despite Rajamouli's best efforts) because after the way he pulls off certain scenes, you wonder if he could've done a better job in certain others. But watch this one this weekend if you've been pining for a good action packed drama".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli delivers a power-packed entertainer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/rrr/amp_movie_review/90433950.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>
Himesh Mankad of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR has the best action sequences to offer in an Indian film with an unimaginable interval block and a roaring finale".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: SS Rajamouli creates a Revolution with Roaring Action & Riveting Drama|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-creates-revolution-roaring-action-riveting-drama-1053196|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a terrific film with brilliant performances and amazing set-pieces".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Movie Review: Rajamouli scores big, Jr NTR, Ram Charan deliver career-best performances!|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/rrr-movie-review-rajamouli-scores-big-jr-ntr-ram-charan-deliver-career-best-performances-1929328-2022-03-25|website=[[India Today]]|date=25 March 2022 |access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is a fantastic film that's meant for the big screen".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/tollywood/250322/rrr-movie-review.html|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=25 March 2022 |access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''Firstpost'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "Ram Charan and Jr NTR's offscreen friendship and camaraderie seep into their onscreen performances, and the organic transformation from strangers to brothers-in-arms has been captured beautifully".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR make a lavish meal of a fairly simple storyline|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-make-a-lavish-meal-of-a-fairly-simple-storyline-10488571.html/amp|website=Firstpost|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "RRR is just the kind of visual treat that will bring people back to theatres".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR review: SS Rajamouli film is a visual treat that takes several creative liberties|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-film-visual-treat-takes-several-creative-liberties-162259%3famp|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=25 March 2022|archive-date=25 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325093712/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-film-visual-treat-takes-several-creative-liberties-162259?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bharathi Pradhan of ''[[Lehren]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "SSR rescues his adventure with a smorgasbord of skilfully choreographed, shot and performed action pieces that have you cheering lustily, the temporary boredom soon forgotten".<ref>{{cite web|title=RRR Review: Spectacular 2-Man Army|url=https://www.lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-alia-bhatt/117526/%3famp|website=[[Lehren]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film casts not just one super-star, but two of them – Jr NTR and Ram Charan. The biggest super-star among them all is SS Rajamouli and the audience also saved the loudest 'taalis' (claps) for him".<ref>{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=26 March 2022 |title=RRR movie review: SS Rajamouli delivers an epic mythological action superhero bromance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-jr-ntr-7835978/ |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |publication-place=New Delhi}}</ref> Prateek Sur of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]'' gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote "The film's grand representation is what makes this a Must Watch".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan And Jr NTR Bring In An Epic Scale Big-Screen Entertainer|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-rrr-movie-review-ss-rajamouli-ram-charan-and-jr-ntr-bring-in-an-epic-scale-big-screen-entertainer-movie_reviews-188471|website=[[Outlook India]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> [[Stutee Ghosh]] of ''[[The Quint]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Parts of RRR seem Ridiculous and Reductive it's also absolutely Ravishing and for that it deserves to be seen and enjoyed".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' Movie Review: SS Rajamouli Mounts Yet Another Riveting Visual Spectacle|url=https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/rrr-movie-review-jr-ntr-ram-charan-ss-rajamouli-alia-bhatt-ajay-devgn-film-review|website=[[The Quint]]|date=25 March 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref> Rahul Devulapalli of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Visually stunning action sequences, exceptionally synchronised dance moves stand out".<ref>{{cite web|title='RRR' review: A grand take on tribal valour|url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/03/25/rrr-review-grand-take-tribal-valour.amp.html|website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]|access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref>
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== Adaptations ==
* In 2024, [[Takarazuka Revue|Takarazuka Revue's]] Star Troupe staged a musical production of the film, titled ''RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA - √Bheem-''.<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR×TAKA'R'AZUKA －√Bheem－ |url=https://kageki.hankyu.co.jp/english/revue/2024/rrr/index_takarazuka.html| website=Takarazuka Revue Official Website |publisher=Hankyu Corporation |access-date=27 April 2024}}</ref> The production was adapted and directed by Tani Takaya, and stars Rei Makoto as Komaram Bheem, Maisora Hitomi as Jenny, and Akatsuki Chisei as A. Rama Raju. <ref>{{cite web |title=RRR x TAKA"R"AZUKA |url=https://www.takawiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=RRR+x+TAKARAZUKA+%2F+Violetopia+%28Star+2024%29 |website
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