Oscar 2023: Best Original Song Goes To RRR’s Naatu Naatu

Los Angeles: The Oscar for Best Original Song was won by RRR’s Naatu Naatu.

Composed by MM Keeravani, written by Chandrabose and sung by Rahul Sipiligunj and Kaala Bhairava, Naatu Naatu is only the second Indian song to win in the category after AR Rahman’s Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire in 2009. It is the first from an Indian production, unlike Slumdog Millionaire.

It’s a huge win for India! MM Keeraavani gave the speech where he broke into a song. After an introduction by Deepika Padukone, Sipiligunj and Bhairava performed the song during the Oscars. Keeravani accepted the award.

The tune appears roughly 55 minutes into the Telugu-language period epic, about two revolutionaries who join forces against a despotic British governor. Bheem (NT Rama Rao Jr) has been invited to a ball by the Englishwoman Olivia. Bheem takes along his new friend Ram (Ram Charan).

The Twitter handle of RRR wrote, “We’re blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA’s first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! No words can describe this surreal moment. Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world. THANK YOU!! JAI HIND.”