Naatu Naatu

The infectious number from action blockbuster 'RRR' made it the first Indian film to be nominated in any category outside international film.

rerelease](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-09-07/rrr-s-s-rajamouli-oscars-beyond-fest). Jr NTR, and Charan](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-01-16/rrr-stars-ram-charan-ntr-jr), whose charismatic lead turns in the 1920s-set anticolonialist epic are highlighted in the breathless number that had audiences dancing in the aisles throughout the film’s international theatrical runs and [wildly popular U.S. Keeravani](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-11-17/rrr-joe-jonas-mitski-david-byrne-original-songs) and lyrics by Chandrabose, the infectious Telugu-language dance number from director [S.S. Rajamouli](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-11-18/rrr-ss-rajamouli-oscars)’s crossover action hit is the first song from an Indian film to be nominated, and win, in its category. production “Slumdog Millionaire.” But the vast majority of winners spanning the category’s nearly 90 years in existence have been English-language songs from Hollywood films. ‘RRR’ has to win, pride of every Indian, and must put me on the top of the world.” The hit song became a popular breakout number as “RRR” mania swept the globe last year, translated as “Naacho Naacho” in Hindi, “Naattu Koothu” in Tamil, “Halli Naatu” in Kannada and “Karinthol” in Malayalam. I grew up listening to the Carpenters, and now here I am with the Oscars,” Keeravani said in his acceptance speech, before breaking into song: “There was only one wish on my mind ... [Jai Ho](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-oscaroriginalsong23-2009feb23-story.html)” won the original song Oscar for Danny Boyle’s U.K. Filmed over two weeks at Ukraine’s presidential palace months before the Russian invasion, “Naatu Naatu” unfolds as freedom-fighting besties Komaram Bheem (Jr NTR) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) unite in a fast-paced dance-off against bullying British rivals. [RRR](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-01-24/rrr-s-s-rajamouli-oscars-nominations-2023),” won the Oscar for original song, making history in the process. An elated Ram Charan, who starred in the film, couldn’t stop grinning in the moments following Keeravani and Chandrabose’s Oscar win for “Naatu Naatu.” Paired with watching the song’s high-energy performance onstage tonight, it’s all felt “like an out-of-body experience,” Charan said as the “RRR” crew spilled into the lobby, already planning their post-Oscars partying.

The song from Indian epic RRR is up against Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. It's the first Telugu language song ever nominated at the ...

Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. As a note, "Naatu Naatu" doesn't mean "dance dance," it translates more to "raw, unpolished." Basically they're describing their dance as "Naatu." Follow her @emburack on [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/emburack)and Do you know naatu?" When the performance was announced, Sipligunj wrote on Instagram, "This is going to be [an] unforgettable moment in my life." Can you do any of these?" "Naatu Naatu" is the first song in the Telugu language nominated, as well as the first from an Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar. That’s why I created it very fast." These are my words, this is my style, look at me, this is who I am." The song, from It's also the first Telugu song to win the award.

And the moment we had all been waiting for is here. The verdict is out and Naatu Naatu has WON the Oscars 2023! The song has created history to become the.

It is the second Indian song to win this prestigious award, after Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire won one in 2009 in the same category. Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR has won the Oscar in the Best Song category. Music director MM Keeravaani accepted the award with a Namaste.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — M.M. Keeravani has brought the spotlight back to India after a historic Oscar musical win. Keeravani won best original song for his ...

Rahman won an Oscar in the category for “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire” — a British production — in 2009. “Naatu Naatu” is the first song from an Indian film to earn a nomination and win in the best original song category. “Very great language and very literary language. I feel very happy to open doors and the world to embrace my culture.” “For the world, particularly the Western world, folks are more on India and Asian music. [“Naatu Naatu”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsU0CGZoV8E&utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral) from the film “RRR.” The music was written by Keeravani and the lyrics by Chandrabose.

Lagatar24 Desk. Mumbai, March 13: Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' has become the first Indian film song to win Oscar. The song has created history to ...

It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist and the entire team for this prestigious honour. It is the second Indian song to win this prestigious award after Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire won one in 2009 in the same category. Mumbai, March 13: Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ has become the first Indian film song to win Oscar. The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi congratulated the RRR team on Twitter and wrote, “Exceptional!

The award was presented to composer M. M. Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose. Keeravani said he grew up listening to the Carpenters – and then sang a few ...

"Naatu Naatu" from RRR - M. took the award](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/fight-for-you-by-h-e-r-wins-best-original-song-at-oscars-1.15070475) in 2021 for “Fight For You” from Judas and the Black Messiah and [Elton John got it the previous year](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/elton-john-wins-oscar-for-best-original-song-1.10550115) for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman. He was previously nominated for an Oscar for his work (with Dustin O'Halloran) on the score of 2016's Lion. Lady Gaga, who producers had said would not perform on the show, turned up afterall and delivered a stripped down version of her nominated song. [Billie Eilish and Finneas won](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/billie-eilish-finneas-win-oscar-for-best-original-song-1.17447462) for the title track to No Time To Die. [the 80th Golden Globe Awards](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/naatu-naatu-wins-best-original-song-at-golden-globes-1.19065738) and at [the Critics Choice Awards](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/janelle-monae-accepts-special-honour-at-critics-choice-awards-1.19102725). According to the Academy, 81 songs were eligible this year. The award was presented to composer M. M. The track beat out Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand" from Top Gun: Maverick as well as "This Is A Life" from Everything Everywhere All at Once and "Applause" from Tell It Like a Woman. in the film). Keeravani and Chandrabose, the Telugu-language song features the vocals of Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava (though it’s performed by actors Ram Charan and N.

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — India celebrated its two historic Academy Awards with enthusiasm befitting the high-energy best original song “Naatu Naatu.

“For the world, particularly the Western world, folks are more on India and Asian music. I feel very happy to open doors and the world to embrace my culture.” “This award belongs to every Indian actor, technician and filmgoer,” he wrote. The catchy tempo became an internet sensation, having racked up more than 122 million views on YouTube. The crew took 15 days to shoot the music video, which featured around 50 dancers and up to 400 extras. “The Elephant Whisperers” was named best short documentary at Sunday's night's ceremony in a first for an Indian production. The three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time and pairs two of the country’s biggest stars: N.T. He said he wanted choreography “that would look great with two people doing it together, but not so complicated that no-one could do it." Backstage at the awards ceremony, Keeravani was emotional about the win. “It’s an incredible feeling. In the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where the predominant language is Telugu, fans were elated over the Telugu song’s global triumph. [It also quickly climbed U.S.