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RRR adapted as Broadway play in Japan by 110-year-old Takarazuka company; SS Rajamouli receives standing ovation. Watch

SS Rajamouli took to X to share the news that RRR has been adapted as a play by a century-old theatre company named Takarazuka Company.

By: Entertainment Desk
Chennai | March 22, 2024 07:07 PM IST

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SS Rajamouli with actors of RRR play.

Japan cinema fans have really taken to SS Rajamouli’s RRR, which had a great theatrical run last year in the country. Now, the Broadway play, inspired by the movie, has also won hearts, and Rajamouli can’t keep calm. The director took to X to share the news that RRR has been adapted as a play by a century-old theatre company named Takarazuka Company.

He wrote, “Its an honour that our RRR has been adapted as a musical by the 110 year old Takarazuka company. Thank you Japanese audience for embracing the Broadway play of RRR just like the film itself. Overwhelmed by your response… Can’t appreciate all the girls enough for your energy, talent, and meticulousness in the show. ARIGATO GOZAIMASU.”

Along with the note, SS Rajamouli also shared a video and pictures from the play where audiences are seen giving him a standing ovation.

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SS Rajamouli and his family are in Japan for a special screening of RRR. The director earlier shared a picture with an ardent fan from Japan, who gifted him 100 origami figures of RRR characters.

RRR stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles. The song “Naatu Naatu” from RRR won the Best Original Song Award at Academy Awards and Golden Globes.

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