Rihanna congratulates RRR team after historic win, videos go viral

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has all the reasons to celebrate. As RRR grew in terms of becoming a blockbuster in several countries, the film has become a rage in the west. With that being said, the film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the Best Original Score category. Music composer M.M. Keeravani accepted the award as the team cheered for him.

During a commercial break, singer-songwriter Rihanna was walking towards her seat as she passed by the table of team RRR. She was heard congratulating them. Ram Charan was seen waving at her whereas the team thanked her for her wishes. Fans were delighted to see the pop star take a moment to appreciate the Indian talents.

Composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani and penned by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj, the Telugu super hit ‘Naatu Naatu’ features Mega Power Star Ram Charan and Jr NTR dancing to this foot-tapping tune. The song has bagged the award after competing against some big names including Taylor Swift’s ‘Carolina’, Lady Gaga’s ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Lift Me Up’ performed by Rihanna.

Receiving the honour on stage, Composer, MM Keeravaani, in his emotional speech said, “Thank you very much HFPA for this prestigious award, Golden Globe. I am very overwhelmed by this great moment happening and I am very happy to share this excitement with my wife. It’s been a practice to say that this award actually goes to someone else, so I was planning not to say those words when I get an award like this. But I am sorry to say, that I am going to repeat the tradition because I mean my words”

Adding further, he thanked, “This award belongs to, in order of priority, my brother and the director of this movie, SS Rajamouli, for his vision. I thank him for his constant trust in my work and support and Mr. Prem Rakshith who animated ‘Naatu Naatu’ song and without him, this wouldn’t have happened. Kaala Bhairava who has given wonderful arrangements to the song, Mr. Chanderbose for his wonderful words as a lyricist and Mr. Rahul Sipligunj along with Kaala Bhairava who rendered this song with high energy and NT Rama Rao and Ram Charan who danced with full stamina on the song. And last but not the least, Mr. Siddharth S and Jeevan Babu who programmed for the song. Lastly, thank you Shrivalli”

RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ has been shortlisted for Best Original Song for Academy Awards 2023. The team of RRR is in Los Angeles for the Oscars campaign. They recently hosted a special screening for the members of the Academy.