Why RRR Has So Much Hype: Is It Really That Good?
The Indian blockbuster RRR has made a name for itself among 2022's biggest blockbusters, and to the delight of many, it does live up to the hype. RRR is a high-octane action movie from the mind of Tollywood director S.S. Rajamouli, famous for the massive hits Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: TheConclusion — each of them a cinematic phenomenon with worldwide success. With RRR, S.S. Rajamouli once again crafts a hit not only in his native India but also globally, as RRR's three-hour runtime hasn't been an obstacle for audiences around the world.
With the biggest budget for an Indian movie to date, RRR tells the story of Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, two characters based on real-life Indian revolutionaries during the rule of the British Empire in India during the early twentieth century. In typical Tollywood fashion, RRR uses unapologetically outrageous action with musical influences to tell a highly fictionalized story that's authentic to its roots. RRR has awakened internet buzz and kept the number one spot on Netflix's international movies section for weeks, but is it worth a watch?
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Fortunately, RRR deserves the hype. From the very first scene, RRR engages the viewer with brutal action and a straightforward premise. RRR makes it very clear that it is an action movie first and foremost, but it still develops an emotional hook at the heart of the story. As is the case with S.S. Rajamouli's filmography, RRR uses real sets and flesh-and-blood extras that make each scene feel authentic. That is not to say the CGI used for the most outlandish scenes isn't also breathtaking. While not extremely realistic by Hollywood standards, the visual
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