Naatu Naatu at Oscars: 5 things you did not know about RRR’s rocking song
S Rajamouli revealed that the reason they were able to get permission for the shooting is that Ukrainian president Zelenskyy has also been an actor in the past.
New Delhi: Naatu Naatu is all set to roar at the world’s biggest platform in just a day. At this point, MM Keeravani’s composition doesn’t need any introduction. The dance anthem has bagged global accolades one after another. And with all hopes, it would soon lift the Academy award and create history.
RRR’s Naatu Naatu is much more than a song. There are many interesting layers to this feet-tapping melody. Let’s look at some unknown facts about Naatu Naatu:
1. Naatu Naatu’s Ukraine connection
This one might be a big shocker for some. Naatu Naatu was shot right in front of Ukrainian president Zelenskky’s place. SS Rajamouli revealed that the reason they were able to get permission for the shooting is that Ukrainian president Zelenskyy has also been an actor in the past. In fact, the president supported team Naatu Naatu’s endeavor.
2. Ditched Delhi for Ukraine
Though, Ukraine wasn’t the first choice for Naatu Naatu. The makers wanted to recreate the 1920s look and shoot the song in Delhi. However, this huge task couldn’t be executed for some reason and instead of making a set for colonial India, the makers decided to take it all to Ukraine.
3. 80 Hooksteps
At this point who hasn’t tried to ace the hook step of Naatu Naatu? But did you know that the hook step has 80 variations? It took 18 takes to decide which one be finalized for the song. SS Rajamouli also revealed that he froze frames to see if Ram Charan and Jr. NTR were in sync or not.
4. MM Keeravani’s son
Naatu Naatu is the dearest to MM Keeravani and he described it as his son. While speaking to the Deadline about his composition, Keeravani said that yesterday Naatu Naatu was just an infant in the crib and now his son is going places and making his father proud.
5. First Asian Song to win at Golden Globes in the Best Original song category
Naatu Naatu’s Golden Globes achievement took everyone by surprise. It became not just Indian, but the first of its kind in the entire Asian continent to bag an award at the Golden Globes in the Best Original Song category.