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Indian action hit 'RRR' eyes Oscars, sets Beyond Fest S.S. Rajamouli retrospective

Indian film director and screenwriter S. S. Rajamouli poses for pictures during the trailer launch of his Telugu-language period action drama film "RRR" in Mumbai on Dec. 9, 2021.

LOS ANGELES — Following the global success of India's hit action blockbuster "RRR," celebrated filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli is heading to Los Angeles this month for a major in-person career retrospective that could also kick-start the film's Oscar hopes.

The monthlong "From Tollywood to Hollywood: The Spectacle & Majesty of S.S. Rajamouli" program is part of the 10th edition of L.A.'s Beyond Fest, the highest attended genre festival

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