HCA issues statement on why NTR Jr didn`t attend ceremony to calm fans down
Continuing its winning streak, filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ bagged five awards at the recently concluded HCA Awards. While Ram Charan Spotted during the ceremony, the absence of the film’s second lead, NTR Jr left his fans in a tizzy.
The uproar reached a point where the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) itself had to step in and issue an explanation as to why the actor who played Komaram Bheem in Rajamouli’s masterpiece did not attend the ceremony.
Taking to their Twitter handle, HCA released a statement saying that they had originally invited the actor but he could not attend as he is busy shooting for another film in India and his work commitments prevented him from attending. kept away from the ceremony.
The statement read: “Dear RRR fans and supporters, We invited NT Rama Rao Jr to attend #HCAFilmAwards but he is shooting for a new film in India. He will receive his awards from us soon. Thank you all for your love. And support. Sincerely, Hollywood Critics Association.”
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At the Hollywood Critics Association Awards, ‘RRR’ won Best International Film along with 3 major awards including Best Action Film, Best Stunt and Best Original Song for the Oscar-nominated.Natu Natu‘ and also a special ‘Spotlight’ award.
In his acceptance speech, Rajamouli said, “A big thank you to all the members of the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) who thought RRR had the best stunts. Thank you very much, I must first thank my choreographer who Have worked hard to do all the stunts [stunt master] helped them with some climactic action scenes. And, to all the other choreographers who worked really hard and understood our vision by coming to India. They changed their working style to suit our working style and gave us what we have today.”
‘Natu Natu’ is also competing for the Academy Awards this year. The song was nominated for Best Original Score, where it will be joined by heavyweight names such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga.
Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR, starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in lead roles, collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide. The film is a combination of fact and fiction. Ajay Devgan and Alia Bhatt have also played important roles in the film.
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