Rajamouli’ magnum opus RRR is one step away from history. ‘Naatu Naatu’ is the first song from an Indian film to receive an Oscar nomination from a Telugu film. Rahul Sipliganj, who sang this song, got a rare honor.
The song Naatu Naatu made billions of people dance to its rhythms and also made it to the final nominations of the Oscars.
MM Keeravaani composed track is competing with 4 other tracks to win the Academy Award in the Best Original Song category. Now, the interesting update is that The Academy has officially announced that Naatu Naatu song will be performed live at the awards ceremony. Singers Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj will croon the song Naatu Naatu on the stage. It is an exciting moment for the music lovers of the track. MM Keeravaani composed the music of this song.
Five songs are nominated in the Best Original Song category. It also includes Rihanna’s song ‘Lift Me Up’ in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. She will also give a live performance for that song. It is reported that the singers will also give live performances for the other nominated songs.
The details of the Oscar winners will be announced on 12th March 2023. India is waiting for that day. Fans are hoping that Naatu Naatu will get an award. A total of 81 songs qualified to compete in the ‘Best Original Song’ category, out of which only 15 songs were shortlisted.
Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. “Naatu Naatu.” LIVE at the 95th Oscars.
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