SS Rajamouli's RRR received another global moment after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani jokingly clarified that the city's Rental Rip-off Report, or RRR, should not be confused with the 2022 blockbuster. The remark went viral, prompting the film's official team to celebrate unexpected shoutout

SS Rajamouli has been honoured with the Julliat 2026 recognition during his visit to the Institut Lumière in Lyon, France. The filmmaker has now reacted after being awarded a permanent place on the Wall of Filmmakers, where his plaque now stands alongside cinema legends such as Martin Scorsese, etc