RRR at Oscars 2023: Why India's Naatu Naatu song wowed the jury
It took around 19 months for all the elements of superhit musical number Naatu Naatu - which won a historic Oscar for Best Original Song - to fall into place.
A track from Telugu blockbuster RRR, short for Rise Roar Revolt, Naatu Naatu was the first Indian film song to be nominated for an Oscar.
Its singers also performed at the Academy Awards, which are being aired in India on Monday morning.
The song became a global sensation - inspiring endless Instagram reels and dance trends on social media - after the film's release in US last year, where its quick tempo and synchronised choreography were an instant hit with the audiences.
Composed by MM Keeravani with lyrics penned by Chandrabose, Naatu Naatu already made history once in January when it won the Golden Globe for best original song, defeating contenders like Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. The same month, the song also won the Critics Choice award for the best song. Read More..
