RRR is well on its way to the mighty Oscars 2023 which is scheduled to take place on the 12th of March. Meanwhile, star producer Shobu Yarlagadda, the man behind epic Baahubali has opened up about RRR's road to the Oscars. He revealed several lesser knowns technicalities behind the same. 

First step is eligibility. Among the many rules for eligibility (except for Best International Feature film) the most important is that a film has to be Publicly exhibited for paid admission in a commercial motion picture theater in one of the six qualifying U.S. metro areas, for a theatrical qualifying run of at least seven consecutive days in the same commercial motion picture theater.

During this period screenings must occur at least three times daily, with at least one screening beginning between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily, Eligibility is contingent on the receipt by the Academy of a completed Oscars Submission Form (General). 300+ films from across the world met this criterion including several from India. Some Indian films include #RRR, Kantara, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files, Me Vasantrao, Tuzhya Sathi Kahi Hi, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Irvin Nizhal, & Vikrant Rona.

For the Best International Feature Film Category, each country has send in one film as its entry.  Over 80 countries sent in their films for competition to this category and India’s entry was ‘Chello”. The shortlist for these categories was released on Dec 21st.  From India #RRR #NatuNatu (Original Song), “Chello” (International feature film), and “All that Breathes” (Documentary Short Film) made it to the shortlist.

All active and life members of the Academy will vote on these nominated films in each category  and the winners take home the Oscars.  This year the event will be held on March 12th in Los Angeles, Shobu tweeted in his elaborate note.