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 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’.

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.

Dance will be thrillingly represented at the 2023 Oscars ceremony in a tribute to “Naatu Naatu,” the smash hit nominated for best original song from the ...

Rajamouli](https://www.instagram.com/ssrajamouli/?hl=en)] it was so important that in the film, when two friends are aligned together, you really don’t need to look at each other, you know that you are one.” Rama Rao Jr.](https://www.instagram.com/jrntr/?hl=en) (Jr NTR), “Naatu Naatu” is the first Indian film song to be nominated for an Oscar. Performed by Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj, “Naatu Naatu” is up against “Applause” (Tell It Like A Woman, performed by Sofia Carson), “Hold My Hand” (Top Gun: Maverick, performed by Lady Gaga), “Lift Me Up” (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, performed by Rihanna) and “This Is A life” (Everything Everywhere All At Once, performed by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski). “The steps as such were not hard, but what was harder is the sync,” Jr NTR told [Entertainment Tonight.](https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/rrrs-jr-ntr-calls-nailing-naatu-naatu-dance-torture-and-shares-dream-marvel-role) “Each person has a different style of dancing, but for [director [S. [Prem Rakshith](https://www.instagram.com/premrakshith_choreographer/?utm_source=ig_embed&hl=en). [Academy Awards](https://www.dancemagazine.com/tag/academy-awards/) ceremony in a tribute to “Naatu Naatu,” the international viral hit nominated for best original song from the Telugu-language film RRR.

The song Naatu Naatu from the Telugu-language movie is the first Indian film song to win an Oscar.

Naatu Naatu” is not salsa and not flamenco, as they say in “RRR.” Instead, it's a bonkers song-and-dance number that helped turn the epic movie from India ...

(The “Slumdog Millionaire” jam “Jai Ho” won the award in 2009, but that movie was a British production.)\n\nIt was the only Oscar nod for “RRR,” a three-hour action film that became a phenomenon in theaters, on Netflix and on social media. They included Rihanna’s elegiac “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand,” a “Top Gun: Maverick” theme that flew in from the 1980s on a fleet of electric guitars.\n\n“Naatu Naatu” is the first song from an Indian film to win the category or be nominated. “Naatu Naatu” is not salsa and not flamenco, as they say in “RRR.” Instead, it’s a bonkers song-and-dance number that helped turn the epic movie from India into an international hit and, now, an Oscar winner.\n\n“I grew up listening to the Carpenters, now here I am at the Oscars,” said composer M.M.

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.

Father-son duo MM Keeravani and Kaala Bhairava in Oscar glory for runaway hit Naatu Naatu: Academy Awards 2023.

And the coda, the end part of the song, consists of so much stamina, you cannot call it merely a song – it is an action sequence.” The song became one of India’s all-time hits almost as soon it was released. “This is not just a win for RRR but for India as a country. NTR Jr, who starred in the song and the film with actor Ram Charan, is also attending the Awards event at Los Angeles. Congratulations to @mmkeeravani and @boselyricist and the entire team for this prestigious honour. Naatu Naatu has made history as India’s first entertainment win at the Oscars.

Naatu Naatu, the breakout song from the action movie RRR, has won the Oscar for best original song. It's the first time an Indian film has been named the ...

The film is about a couple in South India who adopt a baby elephant and care for him. Kartiki Gonsalves (left) and Guneet Monga hold their Oscars for best documentary short film, The Elephant Whisperer. Rajamouli, Naatu Naatu begins when the two leads, played by Ram Charan and N.T. "The popularity of 'Naatu Naatu' is global. "Entire India is proud. "No words can describe this surreal moment.

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.

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 rollicking dance hit beat out two songs featuring American pop megastars.

Written by Diane Warren, the song, [“Applause,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAHorHpPqb4) would have been a major victory for the songwriter after 13 previous nominations in the same category and no wins. The nominated song from “Everything Everywhere” was “This Is a Life,” by the indie-rock band Son Lux, featuring Mitski and David Byrne. [“Tell It Like a Woman,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOREIAfmj_o) which features seven short stories with female protagonists, some of them fictional and some inspired by true events. The hymnlike ballad with a prominent string section was the pop star’s first Rahman’s tune for the British-made “Slumdog Millionaire” — but it is the first from an Indian production. It’s about everything that happened in our own country, in our own village; something you cherish for life.”

India has made movie history by scooping its first Oscar for the best original song, "Naatu Naatu."

A clip from the movie featuring Telugu superstars Charan and N. Rama Rao Jr., known as Jr NTR, dancing in perfect synchronization to the lyrics has more than 125 million views on Jai Hind,” they wrote, using a popular rallying cry which means “Victory to India.” Keeravani and featuring lyrics by Chandrabose – beat both Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick,” and Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Chandrabose simply added: “Namaste.” Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world.