Oscars 2023: RRR makes history on the Oscars stage in 2023. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, two singers, debuted the song Naatu Naatu on an international platform. The song was a contender for the Best Original Song Oscar in 2023. Rahul and Kaala were outstanding performers on stage while wearing traditional Indian clothing, singing to the upbeat dance piece with American dancers under Lauren Gottlieb’s direction.
NAATU NAATU live performance at Oscars 2023
We truly felt this "Naatu Naatu" performance in our hips, by the amazing Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava #RRR #Oscars pic.twitter.com/61TVz91Oqo
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Everyone in attendance at the awards presentation performed a standing ovation, with many people watching the song being performed in wonder. 2.5 minutes of the song were spent being performed live on stage. The Oscar orchestra was conducted by music director MM Keeravaani. Chandrabose wrote the song’s lyrics, and Prem Rakshith choreographed the dance routine. Here is how the supporters responded:
The thing is, if your performance is as good as this NAATU NAATU one, I’m always going to want to watch it in an Academy Awards ceremony, no matter how much time it takes up! #oscars
— Michelle Stark (@mstark17) March 13, 2023
NAATU NAATU IS EVERYTHING!! 🫶🏼 #Oscars
— Heather Dickey-Uzzell (@soigneeallday) March 13, 2023
I haven’t seen #RRR and this is the first time I heard “ Naatu Naatu.” It’s catchy! #Oscar #Oscars #Oscars95
— Gabriel (@Gaby_Rodrz) March 13, 2023
Let’s get our “Naatu Naatu” on #oscars pic.twitter.com/mYRP1Tpy30
— Roger (Perpetual Stu) (@iamtherog) March 13, 2023
No way “Naatu Naatu” doesn’t win, if it loses we riot #Oscars pic.twitter.com/UT7B3vVfVu
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Standing ovation for #NaatuNaatu Performance at the #Oscars95 ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/kDwMNfnLM8
— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 13, 2023
Ram Charan and Jr. NTR play the primary characters in RRR, whereas Shriya Saran, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt play important supporting parts.
Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will perform the well-known song on stage, the Academy Awards earlier announced. In a tweet, it announced, “ Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. “Naatu Naatu.” LIVE at the 95th Oscars. Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! #Oscars95.”
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