The Academy Awards, also known as the
Oscars, is an annual awards ceremony that honours outstanding achievements in the film industry. One of the categories at the Oscars is Best Original Song, which recognizes a song that was written specifically for a film.
RRR’s 'Naatu Naatu' has made history by winning Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. The award was given to the songwriter Chandrabose and music director MM Keeravani. It’s really a significant achievement for the Indian film industry, especially Tollywood.
Oscars 2023 LIVE UpdatesOn the occasion, MM Keeravani won the hearts of the audience with his winning speech. He said, ''Thank you Academy. I grew up listening to carpenters, and now here, I am with the Oscars. He then started signing these lines, 'There was only one wish in my mind, so were Rajamouli and my family. RRR has to win every pride of India and must put me on top of the world.' Thank you Karthikeya, and Thank you all!''
Over the years, many iconic film songs have won the Best Original Song award at the Oscars, including "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz," "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic," and "Shallow" from "A Star is Born."
Speaking of 'Naatu Naatu', the lyrics of the song describe the beauty and richness of Indian culture and traditions. It also celebrates the unity and diversity of the country, highlighting how people from different regions and backgrounds can come together and live as one. The song features a blend of traditional Indian instruments with modern beats, creating a unique and catchy tune.