Filmmaker SS Rajamouli shared his joy after The Academy highlighted his blockbuster film RRR while unveiling the new Best Stunt Design category. In a historic move, The Academy introduced the Achievement in Stunt Design award to celebrate outstanding action sequences in films.
Rajamouli expressed his thrill over the new category, noting it was well worth the century-long wait. Responding to The Academy’s announcement, Rajamouli posted, “At last!! After a 100 year wait!!! Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O’Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and President Janet Yang for honoring the power of stunt work. Thrilled to see #RRRMovie’s action visuals shining in the announcement!”
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At last!!
After a 100 year wait !!!
Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O’Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and… https://t.co/QWrUjuYU2I
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 11, 2025
Announcing the new category, The Academy wrote, “Stunts have always been part of the magic of movies. Now, they’re part of the Oscars. The Academy has created a new annual award for Achievement in Stunt Design – beginning with the 100th Oscars in 2028, honouring films released in 2027.”
However, the new category will not debut until 2028. Films released in 2027 will qualify for the Achievement in Best Stunt Design award. SS Rajamouli’s RRR starred two of Telugu cinema’s biggest icons, Jr NTR and Ram Charan, portraying freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, respectively. The movie is a fictional narrative inspired by these two figures. It grossed over Rs. 1,200 crore and continues to enjoy a successful run in Japan.
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