New Delhi, Oct 21 : Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli has received the prestigious Leon Cakoff Career Award at the 50th Sao Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil. His blockbuster film RRR was screened at the festival with Portuguese subtitles and received an enthusiastic response from Brazilian audiences.
The screening was organised by Mostra, the agency behind the festival. Preetham S, Acting Consul General of India in Sao Paulo, attended the event along with an Indian delegation led by Kanchan Prasad, Director General of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC).
Named after the festival’s founder, the Leon Cakoff Career Award recognises distinguished personalities in culture and the audiovisual industry.
Varanasi Teaser Receives Positive Response in Brazil
The Indian delegation also presented the teaser of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi to Brazilian audiences. The presentation was part of India’s efforts to promote Indian cinema and strengthen its cultural presence in Latin America.
According to a post shared by the official account of the Consulate General of India in Sao Paulo, the teaser received a warm response from viewers. The screening of RRR and the presentation of Varanasi highlighted the growing international reach of Indian films.
The delegation also invited Brazilian audiences to attend the second edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), scheduled to take place in Mumbai in 2027.
RRR’s Global Success Continues
Released in 2022, RRR stars N T Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan as two revolutionaries fighting British colonial rule in a fictionalised story. The film gained international recognition, particularly for its action sequences, performances and music.
Its popular song Naatu Naatu won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2023, marking a major milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage.
Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Star in Rajamouli’s Varanasi
SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi features Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. The film has generated considerable interest among moviegoers, with its teaser being presented to international audiences as part of India’s cinema promotion efforts.
Rajamouli’s recognition at the Sao Paulo International Film Festival further highlights the growing global appreciation of Indian filmmaking and the international appeal of his movies.
