JE Entertainment Desk: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAAS) has invited 398 new artists to join as members. Among the 398 artists, the 'RRR' stars Ram Charan and NT Rama Rao Jr and the 'Naatu Naatu' composer and songwriter M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose have also been invited to join this membership.

Apart from the 'RRR' stars, the film’s production designer Sabu Cyril and cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar have also been invited. The other big names from India included in the list are- Karan Johar, Mani Ratnam, Chaitanya Tamhane, Shaunak Sen, MM Keeravani, KK Senthil Kumar, and Siddharth Roy Kapur.

Oscar nominees Austin Butler, Paul Mescal, Stephanie Hsu, Kerry Condon and Oscar winners Ke Huy Quan, and James Friend, among others also join this list.

“The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang.

They added, “They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”

On the work front, Ram Charan will star in 'Game Changer' along with Kiara Advani. Directed by S Shankar, the movie will release in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.

He will collaborate with director Buchi Babu Sana for his 16th film tentatively titled 'RC 16'. It was earlier reported that 'RC 16' will be a sports biopic but the team has clarified these rumours. As per reports, the team of 'RC 16' has said that the movie will not be a sports biopic but a fictional story that revolves around sports. Ram Charan will reportedly start working on 'RC 16' after wrapping the shoot of 'Game Changer'.

The movie will be made on a huge scale with a high budget under the banners of Vriddhi Cinemas and Sukumar Writings and is backed by Mythri Movie Makers. Ram Charan earlier revealed that he has been approached for Hollywood films as well. Confirming the news while speaking with Sam Fragoso on his podcast show, he said, “Yes, we are in talks, definitely.”

He further added, "The talks are happening and how they’re gonna transcend it into a movie and me walking into a set is a news that’s gonna come out in a couple of months.”

Jr NTR will be seen in 'Devara' along with Janhvi Kapoor. He will also star in Prashanth Neel's untitled film.