Danced to ‘Naatu Naatu’? Here’s how this Oscar-winning song was filmed

Danced to ‘Naatu Naatu’? Here’s how this Oscar-winning song was filmed

A still from ‘Naatu Naatu’; Ramji Natarajan Loved making reels of ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rajamouli’s RRR? Loved the hook steps by Jr NTR and Ram Charan and the way this peppy number was shot? The song that the entire world celebrated this year – ‘Naatu Naatu’ – was actually filmed at the Mariinskyi Palace, the […]

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‘Naatu Naatu’ mirrored the culture and tastes of Telangana people: KCR on Oscar win

‘Naatu Naatu’ mirrored the culture and tastes of Telangana people: KCR on Oscar win

Music composer M.M. Keeravaani (right) and lyricist Chandrabose after receiving the award for best original song for ‘Naatu Naatu’ from film ‘RRR’ at the Oscars 2023, in Los Angeles, USA, Sunday, March 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Hyderabad Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday, March 13, 2013 hailed the RRR team and said […]

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Tollywood roars for RRR as ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins big on Oscar night

Tollywood roars for RRR as ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins big on Oscar night

A performance of the song “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: AP Apart from PM Modi, former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other national leaders, the Telugu film industyr came out in open to laud teamRRR for the Oscar […]

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Oscar-winning ‘RRR’ Song ‘Naatu Naatu’ choreographer Prem Rakshith: Rajamouli taught me how to choreograph to suit the camera angles

Oscar-winning ‘RRR’ Song ‘Naatu Naatu’ choreographer Prem Rakshith: Rajamouli taught me how to choreograph to suit the camera angles

Prem Rakshith (extreme left) with Rajamouli’s son Karthikeya, Keeravani’s wife Srivalli, Rama Rajamouli and (behind) Keeravani’s son Simha Koduri | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “I am neither too excited, nor too nervous. I want to enjoy the awards ceremony and hope we bring the Oscar home,” Hyderabad-based choreographer Prem Rakshith told The Hindu hours before […]

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If you ever want to make a movie over here, let’s talk: James Cameron tells S.S. Rajamouli

If you ever want to make a movie over here, let’s talk: James Cameron tells S.S. Rajamouli

“If you ever wanna make a movie over here, let’s talk,” James Cameron said to S.S. Rajamouli. Videograb: Twitter/@RRRMovie American cinema veteran James Cameron is mighty impressed by S.S. Rajamouli’s work on “RRR” and has offered to support the Telugu director if he ever plans to make a film in Hollywood. Rajamouli and “RRR” composer […]

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‘Mera Bharat mahan! Jai Hind’: Rajamouli after RRR’s wins at Critics Choice Awards

‘Mera Bharat mahan! Jai Hind’: Rajamouli after RRR’s wins at Critics Choice Awards

RRR won two trophies — Best Foreign Language Film and Best Song for “Naatu Naatu” — at the Critics Choice Awards (CCA). | Photo Credit: Twitter/@RRRMovie As S.S. Rajamouli’s  RRR continued its winning streak with the global blockbuster won two trophies at the Critics Choice Awards (CCA), he dedicated the award to his motherland India and […]

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Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Mani Ratnam doesn’t take tags seriously. Mention the tag ‘pan Indian’, […]

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The world of ‘Brahmastra’: Why Ranbir Kapoor, SS Rajamouli and Nagarjuna are kicked about ‘The Astraverse’

The world of ‘Brahmastra’: Why Ranbir Kapoor, SS Rajamouli and Nagarjuna are kicked about ‘The Astraverse’

The team of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Brahmastra’ charmed Chennai during a recent promotional event The team of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Brahmastra’ charmed Chennai during a recent promotional event How long would you work on a film, even if you’re besotted with the subject? Ten years, if you’re Bollywood director Ayan Mukherji. The filmmaker’s Brahmastrais certainly a labour […]

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