Rajamouli, "RRR", and Indian Cinema with Josh Hurtado

This episode we are joined by special guest Josh Hurtado. A US-based film critic, festival programmer and authority on Indian cinema, Josh's latest venture Potentate Films is helping coordinate the awards campaign for SS Rajamouli's Telugu-language epic RRR.  In our wide ranging discussion, Steve and James talk to him about his passion for the region, his relationship with the filmmaker, and what makes RRR one of the best films of 2022. 

1:02 -Josh's involvement with RRR & Indian cinema

8:39 - "I haven't missed an opening of a Rajamouli film since Eega"

16:12 - Getting RRR viewed by a wider International audience

24:20 - Why Rajamouli's films tend to be received by International audiences

35:40- How Josh was tapped to “become an evangelist” for RRR in North America

46:37- When RRR started appearing on awards lists

54:04- People love what Rajamouli does