S S Rajamouli Excited by Academy's New Stunt Design Oscar Category
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Synopsis
S S Rajamouli has expressed his excitement over the Academy’s new award for Stunt Design, set to debut at the Oscars in 2028, recognizing films released in 2027. His joy was amplified by the use of a still from his film 'RRR' in the announcement.
Key Takeaways
- Rajamouli welcomes the new Stunt Design Oscar.
- A still from 'RRR' was featured in the announcement.
- The award recognizes achievements in stunts.
- Films from 2027 eligible for the new category.
- Rajamouli is currently working on #SSMB29.
Chennai, April 11 (NationPress) Renowned director of Indian cinema, S S Rajamouli, has expressed his excitement regarding the Academy's decision to establish a new annual award dedicated to Stunt Design. He is overjoyed about the introduction of a dedicated Oscars category for films debuting in 2027.
Rajamouli's delight was further amplified when he noticed that the Academy used a still from his acclaimed film, ‘RRR’, in their announcement about the new stunt category.
The Academy released a poster featuring three stunt stills from various films, proclaiming, “Stunts have always been integral to the magic of cinema. Now, they are officially part of the Oscars.”
“The Academy has established a new annual award for Achievement in Stunt Design—starting with the 100th Oscars in 2028, celebrating films launched in 2027.”
In response to The Academy's tweet, Rajamouli joyfully stated, “Finally!! After a century-long wait!!! I am ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for films releasing in 2027! A huge thank you to David Leitch, Chris O’Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition a reality, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and President Janet Yang for acknowledging the significance of stunt work.”
He concluded his tweet with, “Thrilled to see #RRRMovie’s action visuals highlighted in the announcement!”
Currently, Rajamouli is engaged in a project featuring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, tentatively titled #SSMB29.
A significant portion of this lavishly budgeted film was filmed in Odisha. In addition to Mahesh Babu, the cast includes Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, among others. This action-adventure film, infused with elements of history and mythology, is set to premiere in 2027.
