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India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ram Charan, Jr NTR hold hands at RRR screening at Royal Albert Hall, London. Watch
Recently, 'RRR' was screened at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall, along with the live orchestra performance. Director SS Rajamouli, along with his lead actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR, attended the event along with their wives and the crew members of 'RRR'. Ram Charan shared a reel of the event on Instagram, offering the fans a peek into what happened backstage between the director-actors the video shared by Ram Charan, captioned 'RRR FOREVER', the actor shared glimpses of the actors reacting to their Oscar-winning song, 'Naatu Naatu'. In a heartwarming moment, the actors can be seen holding hands while 'Naatu Naatu' played on the screen and the live orchestra played on stage. Ram Charan's wife, Upasana Konidela, caught the moment, in which Jr NTR's wife, Pranathi, can also be seen in the background. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Charan (@alwaysramcharan)In another setting, both the actors are seen posing for a picture with SS Rajamouli. The actors were seen pranking the 'Baahubali' director, and when Upasana asked Rajamouli whether he'd make 'RRR 2' with the mischievous actor duo, he took a pause and later said, 'Yesss'. Upasana was quick to respond to him and say, 'God bless you' to live event featured a live performance of 'RRR's music by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, led by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani. Director SS Rajamouli, along with Ram Charan and Jr NTR, reunited on stage for the first time in three years to celebrate the film's global the work front, Jr NTR has teamed up with 'KGF' director Prashanth Neel for his next high-octane action film, reportedly titled 'Dragon' and is slated for release on June 25, 2026. Ram Charan, on the other hand, is currently shooting for 'Peddi', a pan-India sports drama directed by 'Uppena' fame Buchi Babu Rajamouli, who last directed the global hit 'RRR', is now working on his much-anticipated film with Mahesh Babu, tentatively titled 'SSMB 29'. While the film is yet to be officially announced, a promo unveiling the title, cast, and crew is expected Watch
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ram Charan surprises Jr NTR with early birthday wish at RRR live event. Watch
'RRR' co-stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR shared the stage at the 'RRR' live orchestra screening at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11. Actor Ram Charan made the evening even more memorable when he surprised Jr NTR with an early birthday wish during the event, creating an emotional moment that quickly captured the hearts of fans. While on stage, Ram Charan wished Jr NTR happy birthday and embraced him with a warm hug, followed by a peck on the cheek. The crowd applauded. The video from the event capturing the heartwarming moment is going viral across social the video here: On Sunday, 'RRR' was also screened at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall, along with the live oschestra performance. The screening was a celebration of 'RRR's immense success. Director SS Rajamouli, along with Ram Charan and Jr NTR, reunited on stage for the first time in three years to celebrate the film's global event featured a live performance of RRR's music by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, led by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani. Fans got to experience the film's music in a stunning live setting.'RRR' also featured actors like Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt and Shriya Saran. The film created history by becoming the first Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song 'Naatu Naatu' in Reel
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahesh Babu To Join Ram Charan, Jr NTR, And SS Rajamouli In London For RRR Concert
Last Updated: RRR is set to dazzle London with a grand live concert and screening at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, bringing together Ram Charan, Jr NTR, SS Rajamouli, and Mahesh Babu. RRR continues to ride its global wave of glory—this time taking over London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. Nearly a year after its Oscar triumph for Naatu Naatu, the cinematic phenomenon is getting the concert treatment it deserves, and it comes with a surprise star guest: none other than superstar Mahesh Babu. Social media has been buzzing with videos and photos of Mahesh Babu jetting off to London, where he'll join the RRR dream team—Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and director SS Rajamouli—for a grand live concert and screening of the film on May 11. The event will also serve as a nostalgic celebration of the film's international impact and a teaser of sorts for Rajamouli's next epic, SSMB29, which stars Mahesh Babu in the lead. According to Filmfare, Ram Charan and Jr NTR will personally introduce the screening and later participate in an interactive Q&A, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the blockbuster that reshaped Indian cinema's global perception. Mahesh Babu's attendance, although not part of the RRR cast, has added even more excitement—particularly because his collaboration with Rajamouli is one of the most anticipated upcoming projects in Indian cinema. Music will take center stage as well, with Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani conducting the RRR score live. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, under the baton of Ben Pope, will perform the music alongside the film, creating an immersive audiovisual experience. This isn't Rajamouli's first outing at Royal Albert Hall—his Baahubali: The Beginning was screened there in 2019 with live music, marking the first time a non-English film received such a tribute in the venue's storied 148-year history. That screening ended with a thunderous standing ovation, and organizers are expecting nothing less this time around. First Published:
The Guardian
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Video game music has arrived on the festival circuit – and it's only going to get bigger
Did you know that soundtrack concerts are among the most popular for touring orchestras? A full third of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's first-time audience members are coming to the concert hall via their favourite series and movies – and video games. It is a huge cultural growth area, and one that may have gone unrecognised by the general public. 'It is impossible to ignore video game music now,' says Tommy Pearson, founder and artistic director of the inaugural London Soundtrack festival. 'The sheer creativity and artistry in games is incredible, and it's been fascinating to see so many composers blossom in the genre.' As one of the lead architects behind the festival, Pearson was eager to make space for video games as part of the celebration – not just as an 'add-on' to TV and film soundtracks, but as an equal in the art form. 'When I was first thinking about what we would do at the festival, including games music was a no-brainer. It absolutely has to be there alongside film and TV music. It has a very dedicated audience of fans and the music is as good as anything being written in any genre.' Running from 19 to 26 March, the festival will consist of live performances, panel discussions, screenings, Q&As and masterclasses. One of the key events, State of the Art, will include performances of video game music by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, masterclasses from Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab – composers who recently collected Grammy and Ivor Novello awards for their work on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Why is 2025 the perfect time for the first Soundtrack festival in London? 'We're seeing millions of streams of game soundtracks, daily,' says Barton. 'There's a huge amount of social media content on Instagram and TikTok that ties into it, not to mention the world of Twitch where a streamer's playlist is a huge part of their identity. The record industry is just about catching on to this.' 'I see the streaming numbers climbing in real time, but beyond the data, you can sense it everywhere,' adds Haab. 'Game music isn't confined to consoles any more – it's woven into people's every day lives. My nieces and nephews, for example, have game soundtracks on rotation purely for enjoyment. At gaming events, fans know these themes note-for-note, singing them back with the same devotion you'd see at a concert. Even in broader entertainment circles – award shows, industry mixers – video game scores are part of the conversation now. They're treated with the same respect as film music, standing on their own as a legitimate art form. And if the surging demand for soundtrack releases tells us anything, it's that people aren't just listening: they're seeking it out.' Composers Ludvig Forssell (Death Stranding), Harry Gregson-Williams (Metal Gear Solid), Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök), and Borislav Slavov (Baldur's Gate 3) will all be part of a panel discussing games music in the day, before joining the performances in the evening. 'You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who can't sing a tune from Super Mario Bros or Final Fantasy or Halo or The Legend of Zelda,' says Economou. 'Video game music is prevalent because video games are prevalent. The industry itself is more profitable than the film, television and music industry combined. So when people think that it's suddenly surging in popularity, all I can think is: no, it's just finally getting more recognition and celebration in more public spheres. I applaud the London Soundtrack festival for highlighting the art form and I'm thrilled to be part of the festival in its inaugural year.' 'The London Soundtrack festival is a great opportunity to celebrate the differences and diversities in music for media,' adds Forssell. 'Video games may still be the new kid on the block, in some senses, but they are definitely here to stay; and I hope that we as composers will always be able to have our own different approaches to music in general, be it pop, rock or music for film, TV, video games and beyond.' Pearson and the team of composers he has assembled see the event as a celebration of the state of video game music. 'These are all brilliant, hugely respected composers producing terrific and exciting scores that live in the game and in the concert hall very successfully,' Pearson says. Will non-gaming audiences ever accept video game music as much as TV or film? 'There will always be a bit of snobbery about media music,' Pearson says, 'But it's nowhere near as much as it used to be. And who cares what people think anyway?' London Soundtrack festival is at various venues until 26 March.
