Rahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava, and M.M. Keeravani Wins Best Original Song for “Naatu Naatu” at 2023 Oscars

Rahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava, and M.M. Keeravani have received Greatest Unique Tune for “Naatu Naatu” from RRR on the ninety fifth Academy Awards. It’s their first-ever Oscar win, and follows their current Golden Globe trophy in the identical class. The tune bought a show-stopping efficiency earlier within the broadcast. 

They beat out Rihanna for “Carry Me Up” (Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually); Son Lux with Mitski and David Byrne for “This Is a Life” (Every little thing In every single place All at As soon as); Sofia Carson for “Applause” (Inform It Like a Lady); and Girl Gaga for “Maintain My Hand” (High Gun: Maverick).

This yr, the Academy Awards are broadcasting all 24 classes on air. This resolution follows final yr’s controversy once they moved eight classes out of the 2022 Oscars dwell broadcast. Many trade members stated the transfer minimized the inventive accomplishments of sure departments which are answerable for a film’s success, together with Unique Rating, Enhancing, and Make-up and Hairstyling.

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