RRR release highlights: Film's Hindi version records second best opening post-pandemic, beats 83 and Bachchhan Paandey

According to a a report in BoxOfficeIndia.com, "RRR's Hindi version has taken a good start overall with the collections being very good at places. The opening of the film is the second best post the pandemic after Sooryavanshi beating the likes of Bachchhan Paandey and 83."

Veteran actor Chiranjeevi took to social media to shower praise upon SS Rajamouli's RRR, calling it ‘the master storyteller’s masterpiece'.

Larger-than-life characters, high-octane action sequences, gravity defying shots that give you an adrenaline rush, world class VFX and sets mounted on a huge canvas--SS Rajamouli once again serves you the perfect visual spectacle with RRR. Read full review here.

The film's star Jr NTR thanks fans for their ‘unwavering love’ in a social media post. “Your love, admiration and support is what keeps me going,” he tweets.

A video by Quint shows fans causing chaos at a theatre when a show was interrupted due to technical difficulties.

A video shows fans dressed up as freedom fighter Alluri Seetharama Raju, as portrayed by Ram Charan in RRR. As the film released in theatres, fans dressed up as Ram Charan’s onscreen character and took to the streets for a ride around the city.

“#RRR Movie have small segment of boxing & my Brother @AlwaysRamCharan have trained really hard with me even for that small segment.he has put his sweat and soul and given power pack performance,” wrote boxer Neeraj Goyat.

Fans of the movie were spotted dancing, screaming, whistling inside the hall.

Raftar Creations, which has distributed RRR in overseas market, has claimed the film has collected $3 million from its premiere shows. Read full report here.

Behind-the-scenes video shows Alia on the sets of RRR.

“Alia Bhatt as Sita was excellent. Loved her performance in emotional scenes,” wrote a fan on Twitter.

HT reviewer Monika Rawal tweeted, “Now watching #RRRMovie and #NachoNacho has totally won over me over. It's SO, SO good and grand. Literally makes you dance sitting on your seats. #RamCharan and #JuniorNTR have such spectacular entry sequences. Absolutely loving their camaraderie. @RRRMovie #RRR.”

“Best wishes to @ssrajamouli sir, @tarak9999 sir @AlwaysRamCharan sir and the entire #RRR team for a humongous success. The entire team’s hard work will be celebrated throughout the world. Can’t wait to witness the magic on screen #RRRMovie,” wrote Sivakarthikeyan in a tweet.

Film critic Haricharan Pudipeddi writes in a tweet, “Rajamouli delivers what he promised. Unadulterated masala cinema with the right dose of emotions thrown in to work effectively on the big screen. Predictable plot but the way SSR mounts it on a large canvas is nothing short of an experience you can forget for a long time.”

Film reporter Rajasekar has tweeted, "#RRRMovie #RRR - Mind-blowing first half ends with one of the best interval blocks ever featuring the pouncing tigers @tarak9999 & @AlwaysRamCharan. @ssrajamouli has delivered an emotional roller coaster with jaw dropping action sequences. Truly world class action choreography."

Ahead of the release of Ram and Jr NTR's RRR, a movie theatre in Andra Pradesh had put up barbed wires in front of the screen to prevent moviegoers from coming near it. Read full story here.

RRR has reportedly already collected $3 million ( ₹22 crore) from their premieres in US.

Actor Alia Bhatt returned to Mumbai with boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor on Thursday evening. They were shooting for Brahmastra in Varanasi.

Actor Tovino Thomas took to Twitter to share his good wishes for RRR. “The much awaited ROAR is here. Super sure it’s going to be nothing short of an EPIC! My heartfelt wishes to @ssrajamouli Sir , brothers @tarak9999 & @AlwaysRamCharan #riyashibu #HRpictures," he wrote.

Jr NTR's wife Lakshmi Pranathi and their kids joined the actor for the film's screening in Hyderabad.

Film critics Suchin Mehrotra shared his views on RRR on Twitter.

A few reports suggest that tickets for the film are selling at a rate as high as ₹2100 in Delhi. The film's massive budget could be to blame.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh has shared his review of the film on Twitter. He has called it 'terrific'.