Updated On: 03 December, 2022 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
S.S. Rajamouli bagging the best director award from the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) for his epic adventure film `RRR` is yet another feather in the cap of the well-known filmmaker.

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S.S. Rajamouli bagging the best director award from the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) for his epic adventure film `RRR` is yet another feather in the cap of the well-known filmmaker.
The award has also set off the talk if this is a prelude to the filmmaker winning the Oscar award as well.
Congratulations poured in for Rajamouli on winning the coveted award and many of his well-wishers hope that he will script history by bagging the world`s most prestigious movie award.
`RRR` has been submitted for consideration in various categories for the Oscars next year.
Junior NTR, who played one of the two main characters in `RRR` took to Twitter to congratulate `Jakkanna`, as Rajamouli is fondly called in film circles.
"This is just the beginning of your journey to worldwide glory. It`s time for the world to know what I knew about you all along," wrote the popular actor.
The celebrated writer responded "Haha. Small correction Taraka Beginning of *OUR JOURNEY..:)"
The award for Rajamouli coincided with recognition for Ram Charan, who played the lead role in `RRR` alongside Junior NTR.
The young actor was honoured for achievement in entertainment with the True Legend award.