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The Academy Awards, which we all know better as the 'Oscars', are considered the ultimate achievement for any filmmaker worth his salt. While Indians and India- ...

Pitted against competition from US singers like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna, ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the coveted award to make history as the first Indian production to achieve this feat. This time for a shot at the Golden Globe awards. The ace director made his debut at an American film festival with “From Tollywood to Hollywood: The Spectacle & Majesty of S.S. Rajamouli” program as part of the 10th edition of L.A.’s Beyond Fest. Making it to the Oscar nominations was certainly not a quirk of fate or plain luck. The Academy Awards, which we all know better as the ‘Oscars’, are considered the ultimate achievement for any filmmaker worth his salt.

S.S. Rajamouli's RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR is banking big on the prestigious Academy Awards to propel it to over Rs 1200 crores worldwide.

RRR registered the highest opening day for an Indian film internationally. He's the highest grossing Indian director and also the director to secure the highest theatrical share. Different versions of the film have been streaming on other platforms and it is needless to say that they are setting benchmarks on the streaming front as well. The film is keenly awaited and is sure to set benchmarks whenever it releases. The Hindi version of the film stayed in Netflix's top 10 list for a record 16 weeks and one can't rule out the possibility of it breaking into the list for the 17th and 18th time. In the list of highest theatrical share in India for a single language, RRR was placed second, only behind the Hindi share of Baahubali 2. RRR also became the film with the highest theatrical share in Telugu states, beating Baahubali 2. The film, on its opening day, collected Rs 67 crores internationally, which is still the highest among Indian films. But again, it wasn't a franchise film like Baahubali 2 and a franchise film gets the benefit of a ready audience which is not a case with newly created IPs. [RRR](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/rrr), starring [Ram Charan](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/ram-charan) and [Jr. The most prestigious award function for which RRR has been nominated is the Academy Awards. On the eve of the academy awards, it is only right to discuss the benchmarks that this magnum opus has set through the course of its run, that will take some effort to surpass.

By Narendra Puppala. Hyderabad, Mar 12 (IANS): Never before had India been so eagerly waiting for the Oscar Awards night. On Sunday, March 12 (US Pacific ...

Thereafter, there was no looking back as the movie went on to set box office records of all sorts. The last frontier that remains to be conquered is the Oscar Awards on March 13. Shooting for the movie began on a brisk note, but things slowed down in between due to a resurgence of the Covid pandemic. Thanks to delays caused by the pandemic, and some injuries that the actors suffered during shooting, the release date of 'RRR' had to be deferred repeatedly. Later the title was formalised as 'RRR' abbreviated for 'Roudram, Ranam, Rudhiram' in Telugu, and 'Rise, Roar, Revolt' in English. The storyline revolves around two historical characters from the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

For the first time in history, a Telugu film was nominated for an Oscar. "RRR," Rajamouli's epic drama, is now up for Best Original Song.

“Slumdog Millionaire” won the Oscars for Best Music and Best Original Song, but it was also a British film. The Bollywood film “Lagaan” had previously been nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. The song “Naatu Naatu” captured the hearts of people all over the world.

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The film featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the key role has been nominated at the Oscars 2023. The story is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu ...

The film also won the Best Non-English Feature award at Utah Film Critics Association Awards. This time, it was at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards. After the historic win at the previous award shows, Rajamouli's RRR won another coveted award New York Film Critics Circle. Other than this it also bagged the award for Best Foreign language film in a ceremony held in Los Angeles. Take a look at some of the awards where the film left the audience in awe of the film. The film featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the key role has been nominated at the Oscars 2023.

Jallikattu actress Santhy Balachandran says that between her film and RRR, a lot has changed for Indian cinema as far as global acceptance is concerned.

“RRR is a film that’s backed very well and so, the chances, I guess, are greater for people to take note and understand that there’s something happening and be aware of the film in general,” the Tharangam (2017) actor states. But what has happened with RRR is that there has been more interest in commercial Indian cinema. However, she feels that it was the budget and the backing behind the Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer that helped team RRR campaign for their film in Los Angeles. It’s a different world when you go to campaign for a picture at the Oscars. I think there’s more of an openness when it comes to people accepting different kinds of storytelling that are rooted.” Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery of Angamaly Diaries (2017) and Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) fame, the story of Jallikattu follows a bull that escapes from a slaughterhouse in a hilly remote village and how men from the entire village come together to hunt down the animal.

Set in 1920s India, the film imagines what would have transpired had two revolutionaries of Indian history, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, joined ...

He is the recipient of a James Beard Award and an IACP Award for his food writing, and his work has been anthologized in three editions of The Best American Food Writing. (In February of this year, months after the publication of Subramaniam’s article, Netflix officially [shelved](https://deadline.com/2023/02/netflix-tees-freedom-dibakar-banerjee-india-1235257547/) Banerjee’s film, and it awaits acquisition as of writing.) With such episodes in mind, artists creating films and shows for these streaming services may indeed grow more apprehensive in the years that follow, sanding the edges off their creative output to dodge the very real possibility of threats and violence. It was another noteworthy contribution to the robust tradition of [anti-caste filmmaking](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/06/10/india-dalit-filmmaker-caste-paranjith/) that exists within present-day Tamil cinema. received a nomination at the 2020 International Emmy Awards in the comedy category—a [first](https://www.iemmys.tv/nominees/four-more-shots-please/) in that category for an Indian show—while, that same year, its second season was reportedly the [most-watched](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/four-more-shots-please-is-amazon-prime-indias-most-watched-show-renewed-for-third-season/article31535036.ece) Indian show on Amazon Prime Video. The film follows the efforts of a woman nicknamed Badrunnisa (played by actress Alia Bhatt of the aforementioned Gangubai Kathiawadi) to escape a physically and emotionally abusive marriage with the help of her mother (played by actress Shefali Shah). The attention led its team to mount campaigns for the [Academy Awards](https://deadline.com/2022/12/gangubai-kathiawadi-oscar-campaign-1235185862/) and the [BAFTAs](https://deadline.com/2022/11/gangubai-kathiawadi-bafta-awards-campaign-alia-bhatt-sanjay-leela-bhansali-1235167444/), signaling a confidence in popular Indian cinema’s ability to compete for prestige hardware on a global stage. [serious loggerheads](https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/09/27/the-great-indian-streaming-wars/) in their competition for the hearts of Indian viewers. Sacred Games’ use of a sacred Vedic chant [made](https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-shiv-sena-man-files-plaint-against-netflix-for-hinduphobic-content-2787283) a politician afflict Netflix with claims of “ [defaming Hindus](https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/09/27/the-great-indian-streaming-wars/).” One of Made in Heaven’s principal characters is a gay man who suffers at the hands of the state for the crime of his sexuality. [cocked](https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/rrr-india-oscars-snub-1235378109/) their [eyebrows](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/rrr-india-oscar-snub-1234764557/) in [confusion](https://www.thewrap.com/india-snubs-rrr-last-film-show-oscars/) when the Indian Film Federation announced which movie it decided to submit as India’s official entry to the Oscars for its international film category. [dispiriting period](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-62145780) at the box office for projects of this nature (especially during the [peak](https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/indian-film-industry-lost-24-million-moviegoers-to-the-pandemic-ormax/articleshow/97918537.cms) of the pandemic’s cruelty in India), the past year alone provided a few occasions for optimism. Ambedkar](https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/07/14/india-religion-pew-survey-hindu-nationalism-bjp-modi-ambedkar/), the Dalit icon and chief architect of the country’s constitution. Prior to its release, however, Pathaan fell victim to a [smear campaign](https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/16/modi-bjp-hindu-nationalists-bollywood-shah-rukh-khan-pathaan/) from hard-liners for a slew of alleged offenses, namely female star Deepika Padukone’s saffron-colored swimsuit during a song sequence; some on the right wing perceived this costuming as an affront to Hinduism given its skimpiness and invocation of a sacred hue.

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

Nearly a year after its release, the song is still going strong with the audiences. In past interviews, the director has confessed that people called him "crazy" for shooting in a country on the verge of war. Ram Charan and NTR Jr then turn to take on each other and a dance competition between the two heroes follows. Since the film's release last year, fans have been trying to replicate the intricate foot swivels and catchy dance moves. Rakshit said he made 30 versions of the signature step in which NTR Jr and Ram Charan dance with their arms around each other. "Each of them [the actors] have their own style," Rajamouli said in an earlier interview.

Naatu Naatu has earned a nomination in the Best Original Song category at the Oscars.

Preity Zinta, who was also present at the pre-Oscar event, shared a selfie with Jr NTR, among other stars. Sharing the image, Jr NTR wished Brendan Fraser the best of luck for his Best Actor nomination. In the pictures, the actor looks dapper in a Dolce and Gabbana suit. I'm performing on Naatu Naatu at the OSCARS!!!!!! Of course, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana were also part of the get-together. I'm beyond excited to perform on the most prestigious stage in the world.

In just a few hours, team RRR will represent India on the stage of Oscars 2023. The film's song “Naatu Naatu” has been nominated in the Best Original Song ...

On a final note, we asked her if she was missing not being with the team in US. They took it to the Oscars because they believed in it. [Saran](https://indianexpress.com/elections/saran-lok-sabha-election-results/) added that apart from working in a ‘beautiful film’ she remembers the lunch breaks that the team enjoyed together. When asked if she had expected the film to become so huge and win international awards, she smiled to say, “Every film that I do, and I think it counts for every actor, we believe it will do well. The other cast members, meanwhile, are sending their best wishes and prayers to the team, hoping they come back with the trophy. In just a few hours, team RRR will represent India on the stage of Oscars 2023.

Oscars 2023 will be held on March 13 (IST). RRR's song Naatu Naatu has been nominated for the Best Song.

RRR has received an Oscar nomination for Naatu Naatu in Best Original Song category. RRR is also among the shortlisted in the Best Original Song category for Oscars 2023. AR Rahman is a two-time Oscar winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song) for the 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire.

Music composer and singer AR Rahman wants RRR song Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli's film to win Oscars 2023. The song has been nominated in the Best Original ...

I wish them the very best and I want them to win.” AR Rahman is a two-time Oscar winner--Best Original Score and Best Original Song (alongside lyricist Gulzar) for the 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire. The song has been nominated in the Best Original song category and will be running against singers such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

On the eve of the 95th Oscars Awards, everyone in India and around the world is rooting for SS Rajamouli and his spectacular cinematic offering RRR. The song Naatu Naatu can practically be the theme song of the Academy. Just as the Oscars hopes soar, ...

India cheered loudly when the film received an Oscar nomination for best original song for the hit 'Naatu Naatu'. The whole country is anticipating a big ...

The Four of Wands indicates a grand celebration, and the Eight of Wands signify action and progress. Leading me to believe that the apparent result of the nomination will launch the cast and crew into working even harder and faster to get the next sequel of the film out. While the Death card talks of transformations, the Ten of Swords indicates the end of a painful cycle. The whole country is anticipating a big win at the awards show for the cast and SS Rajamouli on the morning of March 13. The Death card and the Ten of Swords popped out next. After hitting it off at the box office, the film and cast received global recognition and even got the chance to win a Golden Globe award.

Gottlieb was a runner-up in Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa season 6, and has worked in films such as ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013).

Singers of Naatu Naatu Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will also perform the song live in their Oscar debut. It has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023. I'm performing on Naatu Naatu at the OSCARS!!!!!!

Oscars 2023 is all set to kickstart on March 13 (IST). All eyes are on SS Rajamouli's RRR which has earned a nomination for its song Naatu Naatu.

Also, the title of RRR has a different full form in different Indian languages. He continued, "But today we have been nominated and in the list and now waiting. Mar 12, 2023 15:00 IST Upasana shared the pictures on her social media with the caption, “LA familia #hollywood @priyankachopra thank u for always being there for us.(sic)” See the post here: Mar 12, 2023 15:52 IST But one reason why the various film industries in India were segregated is also partly due to the government stating that Hindi was the national language, says Ram Charan. Mar 12, 2023 15:53 IST There are reports that the Nani, like all of India at this point, is hoping that RRR and Naatu Naatu will win the Oscar. The maknae of BTS made sure to go live on Weverse on March 2 (IST). Naatu Naatu has the potential to win. Oscars 2023 is all set to take place on March 13 (IST) at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

he reports revealed that team RRR might have spent as much as 80 crores to promote their film on the global platform.

NTR have also emerged as the face of Telugu actors in the west. The reports revealed that team RRR might have spent as much as Rs 80 crores to promote their film on the global platform. For the unversed, Lauren Gottlieb has been a part of the Indian Dance Reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Ja season 6. In a big moment for the Telugu entertainment industry, Naatu Naatu will not only compete, but also be performed at the Oscars. Since then, Naatu Naatu tide has quite literally taken over the global stage. New Delhi: On 12th January, when Naatu Naatu’s name echoed in the ceremony of Golden Globes, it took everyone by surprise.

Jr NTR, who is in LA ahead of the 2023 Oscars, met Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount at a cafe in Beverly Hills. Lucien heaped praises on the actor's ...

Naatu Naatu is the first Indian song to be nominated at the Oscars. The film has already fetched several international titles, including the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards this year in the best song category. As per Free Press Journal report, a source said about the interaction between Lucien and NTR, “Lucien could identify Jr NTR quickly and came to greet him. (Also read: [Odds of Naatu Naatu winning are huge: Lauren Gottlieb, who is dancing to Ram Charan, Jr NTR's RRR song at Oscars 2023](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/oscars-2023-odds-of-rrr-song-naatu-naatu-winning-are-huge-says-lauren-gottlieb-101678586696778.html)) Lucien heaped praises on the actor's performance in RRR. [Jr NTR](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/jr-ntr) is currently in the US to attend the 95th Academy Awards where his epic period action drama RRR's song Naatu Naatu is nominated in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.

Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, who will perform 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR,' were also present and promised that their live rendition will be ...

The other Indian nominees at this year’s Oscars are All That Breathes in the category of Best Documentary Feature Film, and The Elephant Whisperers, which is nominated for Best Documentary Short Film. He told AP on the carpet that the performance will feature a mix of old and new choreography. Ram Charan, who was present with his wife Upasana Kamineni, said he was having a fanboy moment on the carpet, and that he was nervous ahead of the awards.

As Team RRR has reached USA for Oscars 2023, here's a look at the schedule of their evening. Check out everything here.

[RRR](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/rrr) events due to some reasons is also geared up for the big night as he posted a picture with Hollywood star Brendan Fraser and wished him luck for the awards. Moreover, two Indian documentaries also made it to the nominations this year including Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes and Kartiki Gonsalves’ The Elephant Whisperers. The superhit track, Naatu Naatu, which made everyone groove to the beats has been nominated under the Best Song category at the 95th Academy Awards. Moreover, Ram Charan also attended a special meet and greet with his fans at Los Angeles. Jr NTR, who was absent from a couple of The film, which was released in March 2022, broke several records at the box office and made everyone go gaga over each scene and song with no language barrier at all.

SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan, Jr NTR and MM Keeravani arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The song Naatu Naatu from RRR is nominated in the Best Song ...

Last time an Indian won an Oscar was at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009. [RRR’s Naatu Naatu](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/lauren-gottlieb-not-ram-charan-jr-ntr-performing-on-naatu-naatu-at-oscars-8490409/) became a frontrunner this season at the awards ceremonies. RRR’s Naatu Naatu bagged a nomination in the Best Original Song category.

Oscar Live: India has a strong presence at this year's Oscars with "Naatu Naatu," the hit dance track from SS Rajamouli's blockbuster "RRR," being the ...

The 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' star showed up to the Oscars in his customary mischievous spirit while sporting a bow tie with googly eyes. At the Oscars, Zoë Saldana revealed some interesting news on Avatar. Expressing her happiness, the actress-singer said that she is excited for performing "on the most prestigious state in the world".

Oscars 2023: A bevy of stars, including Michelle Yeoh, director Steven Spielberg, SS Rajamouli among more were clicked at the Oscars red carpet event.

What is the meaning of the song Naatu Naatu? The RRR song is nominated for best original song. Here's the story behind the song and its dance sequence gone ...

[BTS member Jungkook](https://twitter.com/RRRMovie/status/1631721730824888320) recently made headlines for a video he posted of himself enjoying "Naatu Naatu." We wanted it to go viral on social media, and it took a lot of time (to choreograph).” We wanted people to imitate the steps," Rajamouli said. "We wanted brothers and sisters, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends to see it and say, ‘That looks so fun, let’s try it’. Revolt," is an action adventure following two real-life revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (played Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (N. If it wins, "Naatu Naatu" would be the first Telugu-language song to earn an Oscar. “This is what we are, let us present ourselves with what we’ve learned, what we know, what we enjoyed in our childhood,” says Keeravani said. "RRR," which stands for "Rise! "Let us enjoy this beat, this 6/8 signature beat talking about all the things we enjoy, all the things we feel energetic and feel high about, all the things that belong to the motherland, and everything about us. The Dev Patel flick, which also won best picture, was technically a British-produced movie, The jaw-dropping choreography has racked up 123 million YouTube plays and launched a [make history at the 2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528): "Naatu Naatu" is the first song from an Indian movie to land a [nomination for the Academy Award for best original song](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948).

India is having a big moment at the 95th Academy Awards, being held in Los Angeles with Jimmy Kimmel on his third outing as host. The Oscars are stacked ...

She is the third Indian to present an Oscar after Persis Khambatta and Priyanka Chopra Still don't know if Jimmy Kimmel was joking - nobody has busted the 45 secs yet this year, winners busting their 45 second speech limit will be Naatu Naatu-d off stage instead of being drowned out by music. Indian documentary All that Breathes misses out. Ruth E Carter Wins an Oscar for Best Costume Design for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "Do you know how to Naatu?

RRR: Jr NTR looked fierce in a black ensemble designed by Gaurav Gupta.

In the caption, [Jr NTR](https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/just-jr-ntr-and-preity-zinta-at-south-asian-excellence-pre-oscar-event-3851488) said: "Good luck for tomorrow Brendan Fraser sir." [Jr NTR](https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-emily-in-paris-heartthrob-lucien-laviscount-met-jr-ntr-in-la-3852032) wished Brendan Fraser the best of luck for his Best Actor nomination. In the images, the actor looks fierce as he poses for the camera in style.

A performance of 'Naatu Naatu' from the film 'RRR,' with more than 20 dancers, had a predictably galvanizing effect on the Academy Awards ceremony.

The “Naatu Naatu” performance took place about an hour and a half into the telecast, but viewers didn’t have to wait that long to get a taste of the dancing that captivated audiences in the U.S. “RRR” follows two patriotic but philosophically opposed men who team up to rescue a girl from British colonial officials in 1920s Delhi. A recent screening at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in L.A. There has been plenty of dancing among moviegoers to make up for any that the stars haven’t been doing lately. Keeravani, who scored the film as well as co-writing its many songs, and lyricist Chandrabose are the honorees for their work on the S.S. Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava recreated their vocals from the movie’s soundtrack, as a troupe of more than 20 dancers had their exuberant way with the choreography that became the year’s biggest movie-music meme.

What is the meaning of the song Naatu Naatu? The RRR song is nominated for best original song. Here's the story behind the song and its dance sequence gone ...

RRR fever grips Oscars 2023. Jimmy Kimmel was seen being driven away by Naatu Naatu dancers in a hilarious spoof.

However, it is Lauren who will dancing to the song at the prestigious award event. ](https://www.indiatoday.in/visualstories/entertainment/naatu-naatu-fever-grips-celebs-26036-12-03-2023)Host Jimmy Kimmel was seen driven away by the dancers all set to perform Naatu Naatu on stage today, as the host promised a wild performance on stage today. Earlier, there were rumours that Ram Charan and Jr NTR will be dancing to Naatu Naatu at the Oscars 2023 ceremony.

The team of RRR and Hindi film star Deepika Padukone led the Indian contingent at the red carpet of the 95th Oscars where India is vying for three trophies.

[Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) "RRR is very rooted in its nativity. #Oscars95 #NaatuNaatu #RRRMovie," the official Twitter page of RRR shared the pictures from the red carpet. The Indian star tied her hair in a neat loose bun.

In a field full of heavy hitters, the film's soundtrack to a dance battle won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the first-ever song ...

Unlike its fellow nominees for best original song, "Naatu Naatu" was central to the film from which it came; the song pops up an hour into RRR, soundtracking a fierce dance battle between the film's main characters and a group of stuffy British colonizers. Keeravani and Chandrabose received the Oscar statuettes, but the success of "Naatu Naatu" had many authors, from the stars who danced to it in RRR (N.T. and Ram Charan) to the vocalists who performed it (Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava) to the choreographer who helped make its video a viral sensation (Prem Rakshith).

The hit song from S.S. Rajamouli's Tollywood blockbuster "RRR" won an Oscar for composer M.M. Keeravani.

That could continue to be the case (the director is working on a musical adaptation of the Indian national epic the Mahabharata and is open to making an “RRR” sequel). If you don’t reach that expectation, you’re going to have a flat film. When I have a basic storytelling and the people who are going to act in the film, I also know that the audiences will expect songs. If you go beyond that expectation, then you’re going to have a blockbuster. If you reach that expectation, you will have a successful film. The film is playing on over a thousand screens in North America, and watching it with a packed audience familiar with Telugu-language cinema is likely to yield one of the noisiest and most raucous theatrical experiences imaginable. I would like to make my characters real but the action over the top. Speaking to IndieWire, Rajamouli [recalled](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/rrr-ss-rajamouli-mm-keeravani-interview-1234789145/) the way that his relationship with his longtime composer made it easy to discuss the narrative context in which the song takes place to deliver a more impactful musical number. “I always like to push the boundaries,” Rajamouli said. “He’s a great dancer, but he’s in a completely unfamiliar world. Rama Rao Jr, and excitement around the song only grew as the film slowly built a following out of streaming audiences from around the globe. The energetic musical number became a viral hit thanks to the electric duet performance from Ram Charan and N.T.

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.

RRR's “Naatu Naatu” songwriter M. M. Keeravani celebrated his Oscar win for Best Original song, well in song. “I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now ...

Keeravani](https://deadline.com/tag/m-m-keeravani/) celebrated his Oscar win Sunday for Best Original Song, well, in song. “Naatu Naatu” is the first song ever from an Indian movie to win in the category. However, the duo tonight are the second and third Indian songwriters to win in the category: Indian songwriter A.R.

The award was received by composer M. M. Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose. By winning the Oscar, the duo beat international pop icons like Lady Gaga and ...

M. During his acceptance speech, which he sang, music composer M. Actress Deepika Padukone was also seen during his speech, holding back her tears. The award was received by composer M. By winning the Oscar, the duo beat international pop icons like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, as well as the legendary Diane Warren. At the 95th Academy Awards held today, RRR made history by winning the Oscar for Best Original Song for the electrifying smash hit ‘Naatu Naatu’.