Director SS Rajamouli's monumental film RRR, featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan, has garnered a special recognition from The Academy with the introduction of a new category, Stunt Design, aimed at celebrating exceptional action choreography in cinema.

RRR gets a special shoutout

 On Thursday, it was announced that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will officially acknowledge the craft of stunt work by introducing a new Oscar category for Best Stunt Design. This category will make its debut at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, honoring films released in 2027.

The Academy shared this exciting news via Instagram. In their announcement, they stated, "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 was accompanied by a poster featuring three films: Michelle Yeoh’s Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s RRR, and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible, prominently displaying the phrase 'Stunt Design Oscar.'

The official Twitter handle of the film reacted to the special mention and the news, writing, “THE PROUDEST MOMENT FOR ALL OF US. So glad the world continues to celebrate #RRRMOVIE and its ACTION… Again and again and again”.

In 2023, RRR made history by securing India's inaugural Oscar in the Best Song category for the energetic track, Naatu Naatu. The film starred notable actors including Shriya Saran, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn. Naatu Naatu also received accolades at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Awards for Best Original Song. Furthermore, the film garnered admiration from prominent Hollywood figures such as Danny DeVito, Edgar Wright, the Russo Brothers, James Gunn, and Scott Derrickson.

Academy Awards introduce the stunt design category for the 100th Oscars

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the creation of a new Oscar category dedicated to stunt design, which will be awarded for the first time at the 100th Academy Awards. This accolade will recognize films released in 2027 during the ceremony in 2028.

As reported by Variety, the initiative to establish this official Oscar category was spearheaded by director and producer David Leitch, renowned for his work on films such as The Fall Guy, Bullet Train, and Deadpool 2, representing the stunt community.

"Stunt design has been a vital component of filmmaking since the inception of cinema. We take pride in celebrating the groundbreaking contributions of these skilled and creative artists, and we commend their unwavering dedication in achieving this significant milestone," stated Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang.

The eligibility criteria and voting procedures for the inaugural award will be disclosed in 2027 as part of the regulations for the 100th Academy Awards. The Academy's board of governors and executive leadership will also finalize the details regarding the award's presentation. To date, only two stunt performers have received Oscar statuettes, both of which were honorary: Yakima Canutt in 1966 and Hal Needham in 2012.

In his statement, David expressed, "This has been a long journey for many of us. Chris O’Hara and I have dedicated years to making this moment a reality, building on the efforts of stunt professionals who have tirelessly sought recognition over the years. We are immensely grateful. Thank you, Academy." The most recent new award category introduced was for achievement in casting, which was established in 2024 and will be presented at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.

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