SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ adapted for stage in Japan, excited fans say ‘Incredible’

The all-female musical theatre troupe of Japan, The Takarazuka Revue, adapted SS Rajamouli’s into a musical. The filmmaker shared pictures and videos from the show and thanked the 110-year-old theatre group for their ‘energetic’ performance.

Sharing photos and videos from the show, Rajamouli wrote on X, “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.”

The filmmaker concluded his post with the Japanese words “ARIGATO GOZAIMASU” which translates to “Thank You” in English.

In one of the videos shared by Rajamouli, he is seen taking a bow as the audience honours him with a thunderous round of applause. He also posed with the girls who performed the ‘RRR’ musical.

Fans lauded the big achievement and congratulated Rajamouli. One of them commented on his post saying, “So happy for u jakkanna.” Another wrote, “Raja of Indian Cinema❤❤.” A comment on the post also read, “Incredible”. Some fans even addressed Rajamouli as “Pride of India”.

‘RRR’ won the Best Original Song award at both the Golden Globes and Oscars. Starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Ajay Devgn, and Samuthirakani, the film is loosely based on the freedom fighters Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. The film has music by MM Keeravaani.

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