Oscars 2023: ‘Naatu Naatu’ composer MM Keeravani says he is confident of a win, “I’m confident we will win the Oscar”

M M Keeravani is over the moon, and beyond, after the Oscar nominations were announced on January 24. His song ‘Naatu Naatu’ in Rajamouli’s RRR has secured itself a nomination for Best Song. Keeravani isn’t surprised. “After ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the Golden Globe I was confident of the journey. I knew we were on the right track. I am confident we will bring home the Oscar.”

To be the one to bring this singular honour to India is, to Keeravani, a responsibility. “My greatest joy is to make my country proud. ‘Naatu Naatu’ was not created in isolation. There were many others in our team who made the song possible. My cousin Rajamouli always brings out the best in me. If he had not told me what he expected from me ‘Naatu Naatu’ wouldn’t be possible.”

Keeravani now prepares for the Oscar ceremony on March 12. “There is a lot of work to be done, lots of hurdles to be crossed. But I think we can do it.”