RRR At Oscars 2023: Ram Charan To Co-Star Jr NTR - "Thank You Brother, Hope To Dance With You Again"

Naatu Naatu from RRR is the first Indian song to receive this honour

Fans of Indian cinema worldwide have a reason to celebrate as Naatu Naatu, the viral track from RRR, has won the award in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Academy Awards. The Telugu chartbuster's Oscar win is, needless to say, a moment of pride for everyone associated with the film. Following the historic moment, actor Ram Charan – who headlines the film along with Jr NTR – has expressed his joy and gratitude. He said, “Congratulations to everyone on the RRR team including our director SS Rajamouli, the composer and lyricist of Naatu Naatu, MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose, the vocalists who sang it, Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, our choreographer Prem Rakshith, and the cast who brought this song to life, and to the world.”

Speaking about the mind-boggling reach of Naatu Naatu, Ram Charan added, “Naatu Naatu has become a global phenomenon and proof that a great story, as well as a great song, can transcend language and borders. This song is no longer our song. Naatu Naatu belongs to the public and the people of every age and culture who have embraced it.”

Ram Charan also congratulated the team of The Elephant Whisperers for their Oscar win. “I would also like to congratulate Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga for their big win for The Elephant Whisperers. It's a great moment for India today.” The Elephant Whisperers won the award for the Best Documentary Short Subject.

In an official statement, Ram Charan said: "RRR is and will always remain as the most special film of our lives and of Indian Cinema history. I can't thank everyone enough for manifesting the Oscar Award. It still feels like I am living in a dream. Thank you all for the unstoppable support and love. SS Rajamouli garu and MM Keeravani garu are the most precious gems of our Indian film industry. Thank you both for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this masterpiece. Naatu Naatu is an emotion across the globe. Thank you lyricist Chandrabose garu, singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, and choreographer Prem Rakshith for bringing together this emotion.”