Mohanlal: Many believe RRR song going global was luck, but...

South films have evolved to become a force to reckon with in the Indian cinemascape in the recent years. Even within the south cinema, Telugu industry has led the way in breaking the language barriers and reaching out to far wider audiences across the globe. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, whose directorial debut Barroz releases in theatres on December 25, 2024, reiterates this while pointing out the sheer hard work that has gone behind such phenomenal success.

Mohanlal on RRR’s popularity

During a recent interview with The Gulf News, Mohanlal spoke about how south films have grown to become a ‘significant hub’ in Indian cinema.

While pointing out that most south films are doing well, the Malayalam superstar said that it is ‘not easy to make an entertainer’. “Behind every successful movie, there’s magic, hard work and effort,” he said.

Notably, SS Rajamouli's RRR competed at the Oscars, with the 'Naatu Naatu’ song winning the Best Original Song Award.

Talking about the popularity of the song, Mohanlal said, “Many may say that the song from RRR being featured on a global stage was luck, but behind that luck there was so much hard work and sweat," he remarked.

For the unversed, Rajamouli's epic action drama film starred Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles. The Naatu Naatu song also featured the lead actors matching steps and it went on to win much acclaim, especially for its stellar choreography .

RRR: Behind and Beyond release date

Meanwhile, Netflix is bringing out a documentary that takes an in-depth look into the making of Rajamouli's epic film. The documentary, which will also feature key BTS moments, will release on Netflix on December 27, 2024. 

Also read: RRR Behind and Beyond OTT release date: When and where to watch SS Rajamouli's documentary 

Apart from Rajamouli, the documentary will also feature the leading men Ram Charan and Jr NTR who will break down key scenes and reveal interesting anecdotes.

Another documentary Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli was released on Netflix earlier this year, putting the spotlight on the remarkable success of the trailblazing filmmaker.