Is RRR—director SS Rajamouli’s epic historical fiction, now on streaming—a rousing patriotic drama, or a blatant attempt at bhakt-baiting?
We discuss the film’s murky morality, over-the-top action scenes, and Rajamouli’s utter lack of interest in writing compelling women.
We also talk about RRR’s homoerotic undertones, its video game-like reliance on jadi-bootis, and the most confusing director cameo ever.
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