“NATO NATO” will be presented at the Oscars on March 12, 2023. Photo credit: AP
Naatu Naatuthe arresting tune from the Telugu action epic RRR, Producers announced on February 28 that it will be performed at this year’s Oscars.
Singers Rahul Spilliganj and Kala Bhairava will travel to the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles to perform at the 95th Oscars on March 12.
Naatu Naatu is also in the running for the Best Original Song trophy, up against the likes of Lady Gaga (“ hold my hand“), Rihanna (” lift me up“), Mitsky and David Byrne (” it’s a life”) and Diane Warren (” Applause“).
to sing Won the award for “Best Original Song”. At the 80th Golden Globes this year, it made history as the first Indian song to claim a win in the category.
Naatu Naatu’s Cultural appeal transcends borders, languages and mediums. It has garnered 122 million views on YouTube and has inspired enviable TikTok challenges where people break into dance-offs. Rails, radio and television have collectively elevated the song composed by MM Kirwani to a veritable anthem.
On Sunday, South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok posted a 53-second rendition of the song on Twitter, which has been viewed more than 4.8 million times to date.
