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RRR’s Naatu Naatu becomes first Indian song to be shortlisted for Oscars. This is how Twitter celebrates

With RRR's Naatu Naatu being the first Indian song to be shortlisted for the Oscars people are taking to Twitter to share various posts - so much so that “#RRRMovie” and “Original Song” are also trending.

Published on: Dec 22, 2022, 15:21:41 IST
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Do you regularly use social media? Then there is a slim chance that you have missed posts related to the song Naatu Naatu from the film RRR. People have simply fallen in love with this catchy number since its release. The song has created a buzz again after being the first Indian song to be shortlisted for the Oscars. The song has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2023 Academy Awards under the “Best Original Song category”. With the song taking a step closer to the Oscar glory, people cannot keep calm and have taken to Twitter to share their reactions. In fact, the hashtag #RRRMovie and the words “Original Song” are also trending on Twitter.

Ram Charan posted the image to share the news of RRR's Naatu Naatu being shortlisted for Oscars. (Twitter/@AlwaysRamCharan)
Ram Charan posted the image to share the news of RRR's Naatu Naatu being shortlisted for Oscars. (Twitter/@AlwaysRamCharan)

All India Radio News took to Twitter to share the incredible news. “"Naatu Naatu" from #RRR movie becomes the first Indian song to be shortlisted for Oscar Award. Total of 15 songs advanced in the Original Song category for the 95th Academy Awards,” they wrote and shared a video with the song playing in a theater.

Take a look at the post:

Here is how people have reacted to the news:

Written by lyricist Chandrabose, the song was sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. Not just the catchy tune, the song also captured people’s attention due to the incredible dance moves by actors NTR and Ram Charan.

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More