Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel refers to ‘RRR’ as a "Bollywood movie," fans react

Jimmy Kimmel is facing backlash from Indian fans after referring to ‘RRR’ as a Bollywood film. Kimmel also served as the host of the Oscars 2023, and during his monologue, he mentioned ‘RRR’. While fans were overjoyed to see the film recognised right away at the Academy Awards, they were taken aback when he referred to it as a Bollywood film.








‘RRR’ made the country proud by becoming the first Indian film to be nominated for the 95th Academy Award in the Best Original Song category. During his opening monologue, Jimmy Kimmel referred to ‘RRR’ as a Bollywood film. The gaffe elicited numerous reactions. Fans took to Twitter to criticise Jimmy Kimmel and express their disappointment. It is to be noted that SS Rajamouli had earlier emphasised that ‘RRR’ is a Telugu film and not a Bollywood film.


"This year, instead of playing you offstage, we have a group of performers from the movie ‘RRR’ who will dance you offstage," he said before referring to ‘RRR’ as a Bollywood film. Fans slammed the Oscar host on Twitter. Fans contacted him and pointed out that ‘RRR’ is a Tollywood film, not a Bollywood film.


‘RRR’ made history at the Academy Awards. The film's Best Original Song award went to ‘Naatu Naatu’. ‘Naatu Naatu’ was not only the first Telugu song to win an Oscar, but it was also the first song from the industry to be performed at the Academy Awards. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava's live performance at the Oscars brought the house down, with the duo and the performers receiving standing ovations.

FAQs

Q1. Did RRR win an Oscar?
RRR’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ became the first Indian film song to win an Academy Award in the Best Original Song category.


Q2. Who is the music composer of the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song?
M. M. Keeravani