If there is one film that took India, to greater heights this year, it surely is RRR. The response this film has received by the audience, not just in India, but also globally is phenomenal. Adding another feather to his cap, the director of the film SS Rajamouli just won the Best Director Award at the New York Film Critics Circle. He received this award on 5th January, with his family in attendance. A video also shows that he received a standing ovation from a section of audience.

The official account of Variance Films also tweeted to announce this feat, by the director. What a proud moment it is for Indian Cinema at a global level. In his acceptance speech he also mentioned how the West also reacted the way Indians did, towards the film.

SS Rajamouli and is also set to attend the Golden Globes on 11th January, along with the cast of RRR which includes Jr NTR and Ram Charan where the film has received two nominations.