Why ‘Natu Natu’ was Shot in Ukraine’s Presidential Palace; Reveals Rajamouli

At last filmmaker, SS Rajamouli revealed why he chose the presidential palace in Ukraine’s Kyiv to shoot the famous ‘Natu Natu’ song. He also thanked the people of Ukraine for helping in the creation of the iconic song ‘Natu Natu’ of his blockbuster RRR.

Rajamouli said they were originally supposed to shoot the song in India but due to the monsoon season, they had to zero in on a new location — the Presidential Palace of Kyiv.

“The first thing that comes to my mind when we talk about Natu Natu is the location itself. It is shot in Kyiv, actually the Presidential Palace. This was actually supposed to happen in India but because it was monsoon time then, we were scouting for locations and we found this location,” Rajamouli said in a recent interview.

“I have worked with choreographer Prem Rakshith before, he has worked with both Charan and Jr NTR as well… He had a difficult job as I told him that the song should (look) nice, the steps shouldn’t be too difficult so people can also replicate, and it should suit the style of the actors… Prem came up with more than 100 variations for the hook line of Naatu Naatu, so credit to him,” the filmmaker added.

Naatu Naatu, composed by MM Keeravani, is nominated for the Best Original Song Award at the upcoming Oscars. At the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles on March 12, Natu Natu singer Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava are set to perform the song.