As it is known, the makers of ‘RRR’ are now hell-bent on pushing the film for an Oscars nomination as they joined the FYC (For Your Consideration) campaign and sent out 14 nominations for the Oscars in various categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Song and many others. The most interesting one is definitely sending Alia Bhatt’s name in the Best Supporting Actress category.
While Best Film, Best Actors, Best Screenplay and Best Direction can be understood, a lot of people are scratching their heads over nominating Alia Bhatt for the Oscars. Alia is a very good actress and there is no denying that fact but her role in ‘RRR’ is very small. All she has is one scene where she explains Ram’s backstory to Bheem. There is no other prominent scene of hers in the film. It is safe to say that Shriya and Alia had almost the same screen time in the film and Olivia Morris comparatively had more than the two Indian actresses.
Alia played a lot of beautiful roles in her career and her performances in ‘Raazi’, ‘Gangubai Khatiawadi’ and others are award-worthy. But sending her name for the prestigious Oscars, especially for Sita’s role in ‘RRR’ is a bit silly according to me. While they have sent 14 nominations, getting at least one nomination itself is considered as a huge achievement. Let us wait and see if it happens or not.
‘RRR’ is produced by DVV Danayya on a budget of over 400 crores. The lead actors delivered stupendous performances and MM Keeravani is the music composer who is one of the main pillars in the film’s success. NTR will be seen as Komaram Bheem while Ram Charan plays the role of Alluri Seetha Ramaraju in this massive film which is set in the backdrop of the pre-Independence era.
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Why Upendra’s Short Role Works Perfectly in Andhra King Taluka
Upendra’s screen time in the film is limited to about 20–25 minutes, yet his role has been widely appreciated by audiences. In Tollywood, casting a major star in such a brief part could have sparked debates among fans about insufficient elevation or underutilisation. In the climax, the fan’s character receives more elevation than the star hero — a creative choice that might have triggered fan wars had a big Telugu hero been cast. But with Upendra, no such issues arose. His grounded public image, humility, and ego-free performance allowed the character to blend seamlessly into the narrative. Telugu audiences are responding warmly to his portrayal, even if perceptions may vary among Kannada viewers.
A small dialogue in the climax has now become a trending discussion point. When Ram shakes hands with Upendra and says, “I heard your hand is soft, it is indeed soft,” viewers were instantly reminded of the iconic moment during Chiranjeevi’s Indra 175-day celebration in 2002, when actor Sunil described Chiranjeevi’s hands as soft. This led some to believe the film indirectly references Chiranjeevi.
However, the movie also includes several unrelated fictional elements — a poster titled Pratijna featuring Upendra instead of Mohan Babu, another poster using Nagarjuna’s Agni Putrudu title, and soft-drink brands like “Cool Cola” and “Lime Up,” which parody Coca-Cola and 7UP. These do not align with the 1980s setting or any real endorsements, making it clear that except for the “soft hand” dialogue, the references are largely imaginary.
Ultimately, Andhra King Taluka is not modeled after any single real-life star. Instead, it captures the emotional bond between Telugu fans and their favourite heroes, celebrating fandom culture rather than pointing to one specific actor.
