Naatu Naatu has created history for Indian Cinema, winning the best original song award at the Golden Globe Award. The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Los Angeles was hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael and it marked the beginning of Hollywood’s award season. The event was filled with surprises and moments of triumph, but none as big as the moment when Indian film RRR made history.
Directed by SS Rajamouli, RRR won the Best Original Song award for “Naatu Naatu” and was also competing for Best Non-English Language Film, which was ultimately won by Argentina’s “1985”. RRR starred Jr NTR and Ram Charan as real-life freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitaramaraju, making it the first Indian film to win a Golden Globe, among Hollywood’s most prestigious awards.
Director Rajamouli, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan attended the Golden Globes with their respective wives, Lakshmi Pranathi and Upasana Kamineni. Rajamouli took to Twitter to express his excitement, tweeting “SPEECHLESS – Music truly knows no boundaries.” He went on to thank the composer of “Naatu Naatu“, MM Keeravani, affectionately calling him “Peddanna”.
Shah Rukh Khan also tweeted his congratulations, saying “Sir just woke up and started dancing to Naatu Naatu celebrating your win at Golden Globes. Here’s to many more awards & making India so proud!!”
Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni, who is expecting the couple’s first child, also posted on social media after the Golden Globes, mentioning that the song “Naatu Naatu” was shot in Ukraine.
Aside from RRR, other notable winners of the night included “The Banshees of Inisherin” for Best Musical/Comedy, “The Fabelmans” for Best Film (Drama), and “Abbott Elementary” for Best TV Series (Musical/Comedy).
The White Lotus also had a successful night, winning Best Limited/Anthology Series or TV Film, with Jennifer Coolidge winning Best Supporting Actress and Paul Walter Hauser winning Best Supporting Actor. Steven Spielberg won Best Director for “The Fabelmans” and Martin McDonagh won Best Screenplay for “The Banshees of Inisherin”. Cate Blanchett won Best Film Actress (Drama) for “Tar”.
With RRR making history at the Golden Globe Awards, it is clear that Indian cinema is making its mark in the international film industry and gaining recognition for its talents and contributions. The win for “Naatu Naatu” is a testament to the universality of music, crossing language and cultural boundaries to reach audiences around the world. Congratulations to the entire team behind RRR, and here’s to many more achievements in the future.
Rajamouli’s Legacy: The Maestro who changed Indian Cinema with his Visionary storytelling and “Naatu Naatu”
RRR is a Indian epic historical fiction action film, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by D. V. V. Danayya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, who play the roles of Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem respectively, two legendary freedom fighters of India. It is set in the 1920s pre-independence era and follows their fictional backstory, as they become friends in their fight against the British Raj.
The film also stars Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Ajay Devgn and Samuthirakani in supporting roles. The film was released on October 13, 2021 worldwide in multiple languages. It received positive response from critics, The film, which was released in multiple languages, was produced on a huge budget and has gone on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
SS Rajamouli, the visionary filmmaker behind RRR, is not just a director, but a true artist who has changed the face of Indian cinema forever. His unparalleled ability to weave captivating stories, bring characters to life, and create breathtaking visuals have earned him a place among the greatest directors of all time. His work has broken box office records, earned critical acclaim, and impacted audiences all around the world.
Rajamouli’s dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of excellence has set a new standard for filmmaking, making him a source of inspiration for aspiring filmmakers everywhere. With each project he takes on, Rajamouli continues to prove that he is a master storyteller and one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.