Jr. NTR is currently one of the front-runners for the title of Best Actor for his performance in RRR according to a renowned American magazine. RRR has had an incredible run at the most recent Hollywood awards. It took home the Critics' Choice and Golden Globe awards for Naatu Naatu in the Best Original Song category. RRR is anticipating being up for nomination in several categories at the academy awards. This is including Best Original Song. The nominations for the Oscars will be revealed on January 24.
In the SS Rajamouli film, Jr. NTR portrays the freedom fighter, Komaram Bheem. The film has been making waves with western audiences. The publication now asserts that Jr. NTR's performance in the movie must have caught the Academy's attention. It goes on to say that it may have contributed to his potential nomination for Best Actor.
The article stated, "Here are 10 performances from deserving folks we hope are remembered in this year's Oscar race." It went on to rank Jr. NTR at the top of the list along with actors like Tom Cruise, Paul Dano, Mia Goth, Paul Mescal, and Zoe Kravitz. Variety previously listed Jr. NTR as one of their unranked Oscar predictions for 2023.
Praising Jr NTR's performance in RRR, writer Brian Truitt wrote, "Academy, is it possible to go halfsies on the best actor nod? Because this action-packed musical adventure's two mega-stars are what makes "RRR" such a powerhouse. Ram Charan’s British army soldier and Rao’s loyal warrior. They become friends, butt heads as foes, and then come back together as a fighting force. With an all-time bromance and an amazing dance-off along the way. If we have to pick, the charismatic Rao has the edge for leading an army of wild animals and juggling a motorcycle with ease."
