Naatu Naatu becomes first Indian film song to win an Oscar

13 March 2023 10:25 am - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The song Naatu Naatu from the hit Telugu-language film RRR has made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar.

The blockbuster track won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, beating heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

Its catchy tempo and choreography has captivated audiences around the world.

Accepting the award, composer MM Keeravani said the song was "the pride of every Indian".

He said that he had grown up listening to songs by The Carpenters - an American music duo - and sang the rest of his speech in the tune of their hit song Top Of The World.

The audience burst into laughter and applause as he said that RRR had "put me on the top of the world".

Many Indians have taken to Twitter to express their happiness about the song's win.

N Chandrababu Naidu, an influential politician from the two southern Indian states where Telugu is spoken, said on Twitter that the song had "sealed its place in history". "This is probably the finest moment for Indian Cinema and Telugus achieving it is even more special," he wrote.

The movie's official Twitter handle called the win a "surreal moment" and dedicated it to "all our amazing fans across the world".

On arrival at the ceremony, Kaala Bhairava, one of the singers of Naatu Naatu, told The Hollywood Reporter that the song was award-worthy because it was "rooted to its nativity".

"That's the most beautiful part of the Oscars - people from all over the world coming together, representing their own culture and their own art forms and being appreciated by people from other countries and communities," he said.

Mr Bhairava and his co-singer Rahul Sipligunj also performed the song at the ceremony. The pulsating performance received a standing ovation from the audience.

Naatu Naatu made history in January when it won a Golden Globe for the best original song - a first for India. The same month, the song also won the Critics Choice award for the best song.

The peppy track - which translates to "Dance, Dance" in Telugu - became a global sensation after the film's release in the US last year.

Shot in front of the picturesque Mariinskyi Palace in Ukraine, the song features the film's lead actors - Ram Charan and Jr NTR - performing energetic dance moves.

The lively choreography has inspired several Instagram reels and dance trends on social media.

The film's director, SS Rajamouli, told Vanity Fair that he envisioned Naatu Naatu as a "fight scene" in which two freedom fighters bring a British officer to his knees - through dance.

RRR - short for Rise, Roar, Revolt - is a historical fantasy that tells the story of two revolutionaries who fight against British rule in India.

The dazzling action epic is one of India's most expensive films. The song itself was shot over 15 days, with 150 dancers and a crew of 200 working 12 hours a day.

The song features beats commonly used in folk songs in India's Telugu-speaking states, and several folksy references. (BBC)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 0

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Naatu Naatu becomes first Indian film song to win an Oscar

Comments - 0

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Diana under immigration radar for overstaying visa since 2014

A leading hotel in Derby, UK sold to Sri Lankan company

Foreigner injured after falling from Lotus tower

Racism, body-shaming fly high with Air Belgium crew against SriLankan staff

Not only on-arrival visas but online visas too should be stopped

On-arrival visa fiasco drains VFS Global’s confidence in Sri Lanka

MIRROR CRICKET

Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow

IGP Tennakoon elected as National President of International Police Association Sri Lanka

Arrested with deer horns and guns

Air Force Commander engages in strategic talks at Air and Space Power Conference 2024 in Australia

Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup