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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German embassy joins celebrations over ‘Naatu Naatu’ win at Oscar

German embassy joins celebrations over ‘Naatu Naatu’ win at Oscar

The German embassy on March 18 has released a video on Twitter showing people dancing to RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’, which won the Oscar award for the best original song this year. Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The German embassy has released a dance video joining celebrations over India’s ” Naatu […]

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Oscars face flak for excluding South Asians in ‘Naatu Naatu’ performance, show producer responds

Oscars face flak for excluding South Asians in ‘Naatu Naatu’ performance, show producer responds

 Billy Mustapha and Jason Glover perform ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the 95th Oscars | Photo Credit: Chris Pizzello ‘Naatu Naatu’s historic reception at the 95th Academy Awards has now been marked by a controversy. The anthemic song from SS Rajamouli’s global blockbuster RRR is the first from an Indian production to win Best Original Song at […]

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Oscar-winner lyricist Chandrabose weaves magic with his words

Oscar-winner lyricist Chandrabose weaves magic with his words

Standing next to MM Keeravani who had just finished rendering his version of The Carpenters’ ‘Top of the world…’ to a cheering audience, the co-winner of the Academy Award award for Best Original Song, lyricist Chandrabose could barely manage a ‘Namaste’. An overwhelming moment for someone who usually holds forth with his free-flowing articulation. A song that took birth during […]

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Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrate Oscar wins for ‘RRR’, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrate Oscar wins for ‘RRR’, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

With RRR and The Elephant Whisperers bringing Oscar glory for India, film personalities from across the country, including Rajinikanth, A. R. Rahman, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn celebrated the historic moment with pride on social media. At the 95th Academy Awards, the foot-tapping chartbuster ‘Naatu Naatu’, composed by MM […]

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Deepika Padukone, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan arrive in style at Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Deepika Padukone, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan arrive in style at Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Deepika Padukone and Jr. NTR Deepika Padukone along with Telugu stars Ram Charan and Jr. NTR attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party shortly after ‘Naatu ‘Naatu’ won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. The supercharged dance number from SS Rajamouli’s RRR was one of two Oscar wins for India — the other being […]

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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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Oscars | A.P. CM Jagan congratulates Keeravani team

Oscars | A.P. CM Jagan congratulates Keeravani team

L-R) Chandrabose and M.M. Keeravani accept the Best Original Song award for ‘Naatu Naatu’ from “RRR” onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California. | Photo Credit: AFP  Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated Music Director M.M. Keeravani, cine director Rajamouli and the team for winning […]

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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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M.M. Keeravani on ‘Naatu Naatu’ Oscars win: It’s just the beginning of everything

M.M. Keeravani on ‘Naatu Naatu’ Oscars win: It’s just the beginning of everything

M.M. Keeravaani, left, and Chandrabose, winners of the award for best original song for ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ pose in the press room at the Oscars | Photo Credit: AP M.M. Keeravani has brought the spotlight back to India after a historic Oscar musical win. Keeravani won the best original song for his joyously energetic […]

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