“Naatu Naatu” gained finest authentic track on the 2023 Oscars and musician M.M. Keeravaani sang onstage as he collected his award.
Keeravaani instructed the viewers on the Dolby Theatre on Sunday that he “grew up listening to the Carpenters and now right here I’m on the Oscars.”
He then broke into track, singing a number of the duo’s Nineteen Seventies hit “Prime of the World.”
“There was just one want on my thoughts,” he sang. “RRR has to win …. And should put me on prime of the world.”
Keeravaani shared the win with Chandrabose, who ended the acceptance speech with: “Namaste.”
The Indian Telugu-language track “Naatu Naatu” is from motion drama RRR and have become the primary track from an Indian manufacturing to be nominated for an Oscar. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava gave a vigorous efficiency of the track earlier within the evening. A number of background dancers had been energetic onstage, displaying intense choreography and killer footwork that was applauded by the viewers. Male dancers used suspenders as props whereas feminine dancers twirled in shiny clothes.
“Naatu Naatu” additionally gained honors on the Golden Globes and Critics Alternative Awards.
The observe beat out heavyweight competing nominees, together with Rihanna’s “Elevate Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Eternally, which she co-wrote with Tems, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson; Diane Warren’s “Applause” from Inform it Like a Lady, marking the long-lasting songwriter’s 14th nomination; Woman Gaga’s “Maintain My Hand” from Prime Gun: Maverick; and David Byrne’s “This Is a Life” from Every part In all places All at As soon as.
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