Telugu film industry elated as ‘Naatu Naatu’ gets Oscar nomination
The Hindu
We created history, says RRR movie team
The Telugu film industry erupted with joy as ‘Naatu Naatu’ the super duper hit number from SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster movie RRR earned a rare nomination for the original song at the Oscars 2023.
The fast-paced hit track starring Junior NTR and Ramcharan will compete alongside ‘Applause’ from Tell It Like a Woman, ‘Hold My Hand’ from Top Gun: Maverick, ‘Lift Me Up’ from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and ‘This Is a Life’ from Everything Everywhere All at Once for the Oscar.
Composed by MM Keeravani, lyrics penned by Chandrabose and choreographed by Prem Rakshith, the song sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava set the screens on fire in all the languages it was released. “Congratulations to my team!! Big hugs to all,” said Mr. Keeravani.
In a lengthy tweet, the film’s director S. S. Rajamouli said: “My ‘peddanna’ got an Oscar nomination for his song in my film... I can’t ask for more... I am currently doing ‘Naatu Naatu’ more vigorously than Tarak and Charan...”
“Super energetic vocals by Rahul and Bhairava enhanced the song. The main reason is Tarak and Charan’s sync and style. They danced their way into the hearts of audience across the globe... Sorry for the torture. But I will not hesitate to do it again...” he said.
“I never dreamt of an Oscar, even in my wildest dreams! It is the fans of ‘Naatu Naatu’ and RRR who believed in it. They instilled the idea in our minds and pushed us forward. A big hug to you all the crazy fans,” he tweeted.
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