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From martial arts movies to stories about bank robbers, the best action films of the 21st century breathe new life into the genre.
The hit song from S.S. Rajamouli's Tollywood blockbuster "RRR" won an Oscar for composer M.M. Keeravani.
The live performance of the anti-colonialist anthem was "a miss" for many South Asian artists and creators, who did not see themselves represented on stage.
Variance Films took to Twitter to complain that it couldn't post clips of "Naatu Naatu" because the song isn't performed in an approved language.
Western audiences have finally realized what millions have known for decades: Indian cinema is hugely entertaining.
Possible Oscars nominations shockers include everything from an actress changing categories to Adam Sandler getting his first nod.
Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao, Jr. talk to IndieWire about the physical punishment they endured to create their global blockbuster.
The acclaimed Indian blockbuster did, however, win Best Song earlier in the evening.
"You heard it here first," the "M3GAN" producer tweeted.
And other intriguing developments as Oscar season continues into the new year.
Stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan will join director S.S. Rajamouli at the TCL Chinese on January 9 as the Indian hit makes its awards season comeback.
Director S.S. Rajamouli and composer M.M. Keeravani discuss their process and their surprising western influences.
