Outside the Box [Office] and IMAX invite you and a guest to attend

A Special IMAX HQ Screening of

RRR

Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director S.S. Rajamouli

Directed and Screenplay by S.S. Rajamouli
Story by Vijayendra Prasad
Produced by D.V.V. Danayya

Followed by a Q&A with S.S. Rajamouli

12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14th, 2024

Screening at IMAX Headquarters
12582 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, California 90094

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO CURRENT USC STUDENTS, FACULTY, and STAFF.
RSVP REQUIRED. RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

About RRR

RRR is an exhilarating, action-packed spectacular mythologizing two real-life freedom fighters who helped lead India’s fight for independence from the British Raj, Komaram Bheem (N.T Rama Rao Jr., aka Jr NTR) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan). Set in the 1920s before their fight for India’s independence began, RRR imagines a fictional meeting between the two, set into motion when a young Gond girl is stolen from her village by British soldiers. With a powerful message, staggeringly choreographed action sequences, and an all-timer of a musical number, RRR is sheer big-screen joy from start to finish, and audiences have one last chance to see it big and loud as intended.

Running time: 182 minutes.

https://www.variancefilms.com/project/rrr

About S.S. Rajamouli

S.S. Rajamouli is one of the defining filmmakers of Indian cinema. His films are known for blending grand cinematic visuals with powerful emotions. His films became the unifying force India needed, creating the pan-India phenomenon, bridging audiences across languages and cultures, and setting the blueprint for a new era of Indian cinema. With a 100% success rate, every film directed by S.S. Rajamouli has been a blockbuster, irrespective of genre.

Rajamouli's work has redefined the scale and ambition of Indian filmmaking. His Baahubali films (2015, 2017) became the highest-grossing Indian movies of their time, with 170 million admissions and $250 million in worldwide box office. The Baahubali phenomenon put Indian cinema on the global map, with its storytelling, visual grandeur, and universal themes of heroism and sacrifice.

In 2022, his film RRR, a period action drama inspired by two real-life revolutionaries, broke new ground internationally. It grossed over $150 million worldwide, received standing ovations in packed theaters across the United States and Japan, and made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Naatu Naatu"). RRR also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, a Critics' Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and was named one of the year's top films by the National Board of Review (USA).

His next original feature, Varanasi, a globetrotting action-adventure starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is set to release on April 7th, 2027.

Known for his meticulous approach, Rajamouli often spends years developing each project, building immersive worlds and memorable characters. His films transcend language barriers, earning fans from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Rajamouli's storytelling draws inspiration from Indian history, folklore, and mythology, while blending them with universal cinematic language that resonates deeply with diverse audiences around the world.

Notable Achievements

Academy Award Winner - Best Original Song (RRR, 2023)
Golden Globe Award Winner - Best Original Song (RRR, 2023)
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director (RRR, 2023)
Padma Shri Awardee - One of India's highest civilian honors (2016)
Director of Baahubali, the first Indian film to gross over $250 million globally
RRR became the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan's history

Today, S.S. Rajamouli stands as a cultural bridge between Indian cinema and the world, championing storytelling that transcends borders.

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Check-In & Reservations

This screening is free of charge and open exclusively to Current USC Students, Faculty and Staff. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 11:30 A.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Directions & Parking Information

IMAX Playa Vista: located at 12582 West Millennium Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094

1. 405 S – Take Exit 50A onto Jefferson BLVD then turn right.

2. Continue down Jefferson, then make a left onto S. Campus Center Dr.

3. Turn right on Millennium Dr.

4. Turn left onto Westlawn Dr.

5. Make a left onto the service road (back side of building) to enter for parking. You may park anywhere in the outside lot or enter the garage and park in any open space.

6. Please enter the building from the double doors facing the exterior parking lot and proceed to reception desk for check in.