{"id":29333,"date":"2023-01-10T08:07:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T08:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shows4.com\/?p=29333"},"modified":"2023-01-14T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T13:12:30","slug":"rrr-at-golden-globes-2023-decoding-the-chances-of-ss-rajamoulis-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shows4.com\/?p=29333","title":{"rendered":"Golden Globes 2023: SS Rajamouli\u2019s RRR wins Best Original Song for \u2018Naatu Naatu\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
SS Rajamouli’s hit historical epic RRR was nominated in two categories at the 80th Golden Globes, considered an important precursor to the Oscars. Composer MM Keeravani, along with singers Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj, has won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, for the track \u201cNaatu Naatu,\u201d which became an anthem of sorts for fans of director SS Rajamouli\u2019s RRR. The historical epic has also been nominated in the Best Non-English Language Film category at the 80th Golden Globes.<\/p>\n

Considered an important precursor for the Oscars, the Globes are emerging from a major controversy that resulted in the industry largely blacklisting them for over a year. After fundamental changes were introduced behind-the-scenes, mostly in relation with diversity and transparency, the event is making a comeback to TV after an under-the-radar 2022 edition. \u201cNaatu Naatu,\u201d a dance number featuring stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan, was competing against Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cCarolina\u201d from Where the Crawdads Sing, \u201cCiao Papa\u201d from Guillermo del Toro\u2019s Pinocchio, Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cHold My Hand\u201d from Top Gun: Maverick, and \u201cLift Me Up\u201d from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, performed by Rihanna. A dance-off number in which the central characters, played by NTR Jr and Ram Charan, challenge British oppressors, \u201cNaatu Naatu\u201d became known for its elaborate choreography and musical storytelling.<\/p>\n

India previously made its presence felt in the Best Original Score category over a decade ago, when AR Rahman won for Danny Boyle\u2019s Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman was also nominated in the same category for Boyle\u2019s follow-up, 127 Hours. V Shantaram\u2019s Do Aankhen Barah Haath made history when it won the equivalent of the Best Non-English Language Film in 1957. Richard Attenborough\u2019s Gandhi was won the Globe in the same category, even though it wasn\u2019t a foreign production.<\/p>\n

RRR became a cult phenomenon in the US after its Hindi language version debuted on Netflix earlier this year. After developing a devoted fanbase, it was re-released in theatres, culminating in a legendary sold-out screening at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The movie subsequently became an awards contender, picking up five nominations at the Critics Choice Awards in addition to its two nods at the Globes. It has been shortlisted in two categories at the Oscars, and in one category at the BAFTAs. Rajamouli recently won the prestigious New York Film Critics Circle award for Best Director, while RRR found spots on many American critics\u2019 top 10 lists.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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