Oscars 2023: "Naatu Naatu" wins Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, Indian Twitter celebrates victory

After a long-awaited moment, 'Naatu Naatu' from the Indian film RRR has made history by winning the Best Original Song category at the 2023 Oscars. This is the first time an Indian film has won this award. The song was composed by MM Keeravani and performed live by Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj.

Twitter was flooded with congratulatory messages and celebratory wishes from all corners of India. India has gained several prestigious awards in the film industry, including 'The Elephant Whisperers,' which won the Best Documentary Short Film category at the Oscars. The presence of Deepika Padukone, a renowned Indian actress, added to the excitement of the event.











At the Oscars, a group of dancers performed the popular hook step from the award-winning song. SS Rajamouli, the film's director, was seen waving at the dancers off-stage, clearly pleased with their performance.

RRR has won several US awards, made it to the BAFTA 2023 longlist in the Film Not in the English Language category, and won the Golden Globes for the Best Original Song category, among others. It also clinched the Best Song award at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards, as well as Best Foreign Language Film.

RRR is an Indian period action film directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles. Set in the 1920s, the film tells the fictional story of two Indian revolutionaries who come together to fight against the British Raj.

The Oscars 2023 event took place on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Other awards included ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ winning ‘Best Picture’ with Brendan Fraser taking home ‘Best Actor’ and Michelle Yeoh winning the ‘Best Actress’.

FAQ

Q1. What award did 'Naatu Naatu' from RRR win at the 2023 Oscars?
A: It won the Best Original Song category at the 2023 Oscars.

Q2. What other award did India win at the 2023 Oscars?
A: 'The Elephant Whisperers' won the Best Documentary Short Film category at the 2023 Oscars.