The insanely viral track is from RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, all of whom attended the Academy Awards. The Oscars were awarded to composer MM Keeravaani, who sang a version of The Carpenters’ hit ‘Top Of The World’ as his acceptance speech, and lyricist Chandrabose. It also won Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association. Sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, the song became massively popular soon after its release in March 2022. Earlier this year, in January, ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the award for Best Original Song at Golden Globe 2023.

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, former Vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu, and Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated the RRR team for the big win. Congratulations to and the entire team for this prestigious honour. It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. Congratulations and the entire team for this prestigious honour.

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