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Rajamouli Confirms Talks for RRR Anime With Japanese Studios

RRR drew unusually strong demand in Japan, making a Japan‑led anime collaboration commercially plausible.

Overview

  • SS Rajamouli told Polygon he is in discussions with multiple Japanese studios about an animated take on RRR.
  • He said he hopes to announce a "cool continuation" of the RRR universe if the talks come together.
  • No partner studio has been named and there is no green light, defined format, cast involvement, or release timeline.
  • RRR’s Japan run featured rapid ticket sell‑outs and extended theatrical play after its 2022 release, fueling interest in an anime version.
  • Rajamouli has recently embraced anime influences and met Japanese creatives in 2024, drawing on prior animation work including a Baahubali project slated for 2027.