Oscars to introduce award category for stunts: SS Rajamouli thrilled to see 'RRR' action scene featured in announcement

For the longest time, film buffs and filmmakers have been asking why a category is not reserved in the annual Academy Awards to honour stunt professionals. Their wish has finally come true as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the formation of a new category: Achievement in Stunt Design.

While making an announcement on the same on their social media page, The Academy added a picture of SS Rajamouli's RRR along with one from Everything Everywhere All At Once and another from Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

Sharing the announcement on their Instagram page, 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, honoring films released in 2027."

An elated Rajamouli reposted the announcement and showed his appreciation for some of the accomplished film industry professionals who made the formation of the category possible.

"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 honouring the power of stunt work," wrote Rajamouli, who said he was "thrilled" to see the action sequence still featured.

RRR won the Best Original Song Oscar in 2023.

Rajamouli is currently prepping his next film, starring Mahesh Babu. Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who recently released his third directorial, L2: Empuraan. is also part of the highly anticipated film in an undisclosed role.

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