Jagan, Naidu congratulate 'Naatu Naatu' team

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday congratulated music director M M Keeravani and team for bagging an Oscar for the song 'NaatuNaatu' in the Music (Original Song) category. Written by lyricist Chandrabose and rendered by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, Reddy said the Oscar award-winning song had left music lovers tapping their feet.

According to the Chief Minister, the song had amplified notations in a variety of genres, including pace, effect, beat and depth, showcasing the Telugu prowess at an international scale, creating history. He conveyed his wishes to the entire unit of the film-'RRR'-, directed by SS Rajamouli, for striking the 'Oscar chord with music to the ears of the global audience.' Reddy said the Academy award is an icing on the cake for the India cinema which recently celebrated its centenary.

Similarly, N Chandrababu Naidu, former chief minister and TDP supremo noted that 'NaatuNaatu' has sealed its place in history by winning the award for best original song at the 95th Oscar awards. "This is probably the finest moment for Indian cinema and Telugus achieving it is even more special," said Naidu congratulating Rajamouli, Keeravani, Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Chandrabose, Sipligunj, Kala Bhairava and choreographer Prem Rakshit. 'NaatuNaatu,' the peppy, foot-tapping chartbuster from Rajamouli's Telugu period action film 'RRR', waltzed its way to history by becoming the first Indian track to win the Academy Award in the Best Original Song category.