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Detailed explanation-1: -M.M. Keeravaani has brought the spotlight back to India after an Oscar musical win. Keeravaani won best original song for his joyously energetic anthem “Naatu Naatu” from the film “RRR.” The music was written by Keeravaani and lyrics by Chandrabose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Such a song might not find acceptance in Africa or Latin America. But ‘Naatu Naatu’ which had a very local Indian flavour didn’t have such constraints. Though the sounds and words of the song were foreign to them, the world loved it. That’s how it got Oscar recognition.

Detailed explanation-3: -RRR song “Naatu Naatu” has won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. Composed by MM Keeravani, with lyrics by Chandrabose and vocals by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, the song became massively popular soon after its release in March 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Principal dancers Billy Mustapha and Jason Glover were styled as stand-ins for NTR Jr. and Charan’s characters, lip-synching to the song as “Naatu Naatu” singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava performed it.