Oscars 2023: PM Modi calls RRR's victory 'exceptional'; says 'popularity of Naatu Naatu is global'

Oscars 2023: India won big at the 95th Academy Awards. With RRR's victory for Best Original song and 'The Elephant Whispers' for 'Best Short Film Documentary'. On the victory of the same, PM Narendra Modi also congratulated the RRR team and said the 'Naatu Naatu's popularity is global. 

While sharing the tweet PM Narendra Modi wrote, 'Exceptional! The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist, and the entire team for this prestigious honour. India is elated and proud. #Oscars'

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With the addition of the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in January, Naatu Naatu has now achieved complete global dominance. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, two vocalists, performed the song during the Oscar ceremony. The performance was introduced by Deepika Padukone, the third Indian presenter in attendance following Priyanka Chopra and Persis Khambatta.

Exceptional! The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global. It will be a song that will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist and the entire team for this prestigious honour. India is elated and proud. #Oscars https://t.co/cANG5wHROt

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2023

Both MM Keeravaani, who received the Oscar for best original score, and Chandrabose, who wrote the lyrics, did a rendition of Top Of The World during their acceptance speeches. The film RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR, is much loved and appreciated. 

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