Oscars 2023: Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava sing RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’, Deepika Padukone introduces euphoric performance. Watch

RRR's song 'Naatu Naatu' is nominated in the best original song category at the 95th Academy Awards. The song is competing against Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Mitski and David Byrne and Diane Warren.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | Updated: March 13, 2023 07:31 AM IST

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Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the Naatu Naatu song of RRR.

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Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava’s performance on the RRR song “Naatu Naatu” lit up the Dolby theatre in Los Angeles. The performance, which received a standing ovation from the crowd, was introduced by Deepika Padukone. American actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb danced to the popular Telugu song. The song’s composer MM Keeravaani and actors Ram Charan and NTR Jr sat among the audience and cheered for the singers. ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the SS Rajamouli directorial magnum opus is nominated in the best original song category at the 95th Academy Awards.

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Gottlieb, who became a household name in India after her stint on the sixth season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa, danced to “Naatu Naatu” at the Oscars. Earlier, Lauren had expressed her excitement about performing on the Oscars stage. She had written on Instagram, “I’m beyond excited to represent India on the most prestigious stage in the world. Wish me luck!!! 🙏🏽💕💕💕 ”

Keeravaani ‘s ‘Naatu Naatu’ is competing against Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Mitski and David Byrne and Diane Warren. The fans of the song expected Ram Charan and NTR Jr to perform on the song. But, both of them didn’t get time to rehearse hence they decided against it.

Speaking with KTLA ahead of the Oscars, NTR Jr said, “I was looking forward for it to happen. But, unfortunately, we didn’t have time to rehearse. Because we don’t want to go on to the biggest stage in the world and go unprepared. So, we were busy, I was busy and so was maybe Charan busy with a lot of prior commitments back home.”

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‘Naatu Naatu’ sent the audience into a frenzy when it played in the cinema halls, not just in India but in international theaters as well. Many danced to the song in the aisles. On YouTube, the song got over 124 million views and also became a viral sensation on social media. The song won big at the 80th Golden Globe Awards as MM Keeravaani picked up the Best Original Song trophy.

The 95th Academy Awards were hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

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