'There are a couple of films that I am producing, where I have nothing to do with them, except spend money on them,”

He received the award from Union Minister Anurag Thakur at the closing ceremony of the event on Thursday.

And this year marked the most first-time nominees in Oscar history, as Michelle Yeoh the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

The Elephant Whisperers showcases the bond between humans and animals and highlights the importance of protecting wildlife. Meanwhile, RRR tells the story of two Indian revolutionaries who fought against the British Raj, shedding light on India's rich history and culture.

Produced by Sikhya Entertainment, 'The Elephant Whisperers' had its world premiere on November 9th, 2022, at the DOC NYC Film Festival, a prestigious documentary film festival in the United States.

In accepting the trophy for Best Stunts, SS Rajamouli gave an emotional speech. he said "Mera Bharat Mahaan" and dedicated the honour to India.

Keeravani's first major break as a solo artist came in 1990 with the film Kalki, but neither the film nor the soundtrack were ever released.

The prestigious Padma awards also conferred to singers Suman Kalyanpur and Vani Jairam for their exemplary service to the country.

'All Quiet on the Western Front', 'Argentina 1985', 'Bardo', 'False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths', 'Close' and 'Decision to Leave' were the films stood along with RRR in the list.