Social media erupts in joy as ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins Oscar for Best Original Song

Deepika Padukone introduced the song on the stage and its performance by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava received a standing ovation from the audience.

The song became massively popular soon after its release in March 2022.

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In a proud moment for Indians at the 95th Academy Awards, RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ has won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Composed by MM Keeravani, with lyrics by Chandrabose and vocals by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, the song became massively popular soon after its release in March 2022.

In a night to remember, the performance of Naatu Naatu was introduced on the stage by Deepika Padukone and received a standing ovation from the audience at the ceremony.

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Keeravaani and Chandrabose picked the trophy and the composer sang a song dedicating his award to India. In his acceptance speech, Keeravani sang a self-composed song in honour of RRR director Rajamouli, and the entire nation of India. Padukone called the song a “banger” and the following performance had the audience on their feet.

Social media erupted in joy as Naatu Naatu won the Oscar and netizens posted many congratulatory messages.

See some of the reactions below:

‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins the Oscar for Best Original Song! #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/tLDCh6zwmn

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 13, 2023

#NaatuNaatu wins the #Oscar for best Original Song 😭#SSRajamouli & team has done it🫡🇮🇳

Indian Cinema on the Rise 🔥 !! #RRRMovie | #AcademyAwards | pic.twitter.com/VG7zXFhnJe

— Abhi (@abhi_is_online) March 13, 2023

It’s time for Naatu Naatu❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/7QU2alaOeH

— Ponile Mowa (@ponilemova) March 13, 2023

Yes! Iconic win! No one was robbed. Naatu Naatu is sweeping this award, as they should be!

— Lance1148 #LeniKiko2022 (@lance1148) March 13, 2023

Congratulations to team @RRRMovie on their incredible achievement of winning an Oscar! Your hard work, dedication, and talent have been recognized and rewarded on one of the biggest stages in the entertainment industry.
You should be proud of yourself for this amazing… https://t.co/M2ERhsUSPv pic.twitter.com/vwC8zKH76m

— Prakash Thakur (@prakashthakur) March 13, 2023

The song was also performed on the Oscars stage by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. You can watch it here:

Watch the live #Oscars performance of #RRR‘s “Naatu Naatu” from inside the Dolby Theatre, along with director S. S. Rajamouli pic.twitter.com/EQ9aLz0c0y

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 13, 2023

The song was competing against Applause from Tell It like a Woman (Diane Warren), Hold My Hand from Top Gun Maverick (Lady Gaga and BloodPop), Lift Me Up from Black Panther Wakanda Forever (Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson), This Is a Life from Everything Everywhere All at Once (Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski).

Earlier this year, ‘Naatu Naatu’ won in the same category at the Golden Globes. It also won Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association.

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