SS Rajamouli’s victory with the New York Critics Circle for RRR is a jolt from nowhere

To those who thought India would never do it, Rajamouli wrestling the Best Director award at the New York Critics Circle comes as a shock. The New York Critics Circle is not a small provincial award. It is HUGE, and normally seen as a precursor to the Oscars where, of course, Rajamouli’s film is not representing India.

So where does that leave RRR? I would say very high on the Oscars’ list as an independent nominee. The New York Critics Circle is composed of the most eminent critics of the world who choose their favourites. Last year Jane Campion was the NY Critics’ Circle’s choice for her stunning The Power Of The Dog. It won the Oscar for Best Director. Likewise the year before Chloé Zhao was chosen by the New York Critics Circle and for the Oscar for the numbingly nubile Nomadland.

CONGRATULATIONS !!! @ssrajamouli Garu