S.S. Rajamouli bagging the best director award from the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) for his epic adventure film 'RRR' is yet another feather in the cap of the well-known filmmaker.

The award has also set off the talk if this is a prelude to the filmmaker winning the Oscar award as well.

Congratulations poured in for Rajamouli on winning the coveted award and many of his well-wishers hope that he will script history by bagging the world's most prestigious movie award.

'RRR' has been submitted for consideration in various categories for the Oscars next year.

Junior NTR, who played one of the two main characters in 'RRR' took to Twitter to congratulate 'Jakkanna', as Rajamouli is fondly called in film circles.

"This is just the beginning of your journey to worldwide glory. It's time for the world to know what I knew about you all along," wrote the popular actor.

The celebrated writer responded "Haha. Small correction Taraka Beginning of *OUR JOURNEY..:)"

The award for Rajamouli coincided with recognition for Ram Charan, who played the lead role in 'RRR' alongside Junior NTR.

The young actor was honoured for achievement in entertainment with the True Legend award.

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