Oscars Announces Award For Stunt Design – Features RRR Action VIsual

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced the inclusion of a new Oscars category: Achievement in Stunt Design, starting from the 100th Academy Awards in 2028. What made the announcement even more special, especially for Indian cinema fans, was the prominent inclusion of a still from the blockbuster film RRR.

The iconic sequence where Ram Charan confronts a tiger during the film’s adrenaline-charged interval action scene was featured during the announcement. This nod from the Oscars Academy sent waves of pride through the Indian film industry.

Director S.S. Rajamouli expressed his excitement and gratitude, sharing how honored and thrilled he was to see RRR featured in such a historic announcement. Producer D.V.V. Danayya also shared in the joy, on social media.

“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.” the announcement from the Academy read.

SS Rajamouli tweeted, “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 visual shining in the announcement!”