Escape these suspenders and dancing sneakers, M.M. Keeravaani’s joyously energetic anthem “ Naatu Naatu ” will probably be carried out on the Oscars, the present’s producers mentioned Tuesday.
With music by Keeravaani and lyrics by Chandrabose, “Naatu Naatu” is without doubt one of the most memorable sequences from the Telgu-language motion epic “ RRR ” with its catchy tune and accompanying dance by actors Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will make the journey to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to carry out the tune.
“Naatu Naatu” has develop into a viral sensation outdoors of the movie, racking up over 122 million views on YouTube and provoking a Tik Tok problem the place customers try to recreate the acrobatic dance-off. South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok’s 53-second rendition has gotten over 4.8 million views because it was posted Sunday on Twitter.
The tune is competing for the very best authentic tune trophy— the blockbuster’s sole nomination—towards the likes of Girl Gaga, Rihanna, Mitski and David Byrne and Diane Warren. Rihanna may also be performing “Carry Me Up,” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Without end” on Oscar night time. Extra performances will probably be introduced over the following two weeks.
The ninety fifth Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will probably be broadcast reside globally on ABC on March 12.
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