He has made what a summer blockbuster can and should be, defying any rules about what is possible with ease. That only makes the word-of-mouth interest in this most recent release all the more exciting as it has driven a resurgence of interest and appreciation for his craft. While this is no surprise considering just how much director Rajamouli pushes himself as a filmmaker with each new work, it still feels like he has tapped into something really special here. From its ridiculous stunt work to its dedicated direction, it is one of the most bonkers experiences you'll ever have in seeing a film. It is an edge-of-your-seat experience that most summer action blockbusters could only dream of achieving and most never do. It is unrelentingly ludicrous while still finding a precision in its construction that never lets up. In addition to having everything from the aforementioned animals to incredible fight sequences, it just completely leaps off the screen as it keeps reaching new heights with scene after scene. The closest reference point that can be conjured up is to an iconic work like Mad Max: Fury Road though even that feels like it can only scratch the surface of all that RRR manages to achieve. It is this unrelenting desire and love for the extreme that makes it such a cut above any other film of its kind. It is a wondrous moment among oh so many. It is entertainment of the highest order, getting you to root for them with a permanent smile etched on your face as you witness their skills on the dance floor. If you think this is an exaggeration, then you have no idea just how long these characters will furiously and ferociously dance for.
You can see a courageous man roar in the face of a terrifying tiger while using his brute strength to capture it in a net, people leap through the air with ease as if they are almost flying, and the most intense dance-off you’ve ever seen. It, quite frankly, has everything you could want from an action film like this and then some. If anything, all of the adoration sells it short in just how comprehensively visionary it is. While it is understandable to have some doubt when something gets such breathless praise so as not to be disappointed when you actually see it, the film itself melts that all away in an instant. If you have any lingering skepticism this is hyperbole, I can assure you that it is not. It is one of the rare films that you feel like you can actually recommend to literally anyone as it truly has something of everything. There is no recent summer blockbuster that created such everlasting joy as I was watching it, a testament to the power of its fast-moving flair built around friendship. The acronym stands for Rise, Roar, Revolt in English, and it could not be a more perfect encapsulation of the ride the film takes us on. This is also the moment when the title first drops at nearly 40 minutes in as the duo lock arms, always a bold move that ensures you’re in for something special. Using their wits and superhuman strength, it is a sequence that sets the stage for a story that only gets increasingly more spectacular. They first meet in a triumphant early scene when they must come together to rescue a boy from a flaming train crash. Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan, the film is set in 1920s colonial India where it follows the historical figures as they form a fictional friendship.