Naatu Naatu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Naatu Naatu" |
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| Single by M. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose featuring Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava | |
| from the album RRR | |
| Language | Telugu |
| Released | 10 November 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Studio | JB Studios, Hyderabad |
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| Length | 3:36 |
| Label | Lahari Music T-Series |
| Composer(s) | M. M. Keeravani |
| Lyricist(s) | Chandrabose |
| Producer(s) | M. M. Keeravani |
| RRR track listing | |
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"Naatu Naatu" (meaning 'Native, Local, Wild') is a super popular song from India. It is sung in the Telugu language. M. M. Keeravani created the music for the song. The words were written by Chandrabose.
The song was sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. It is part of the soundtrack for the 2022 Indian movie RRR. "Naatu Naatu" was first released on November 10, 2021. It came out as a video with the song's lyrics. The full music video, showing scenes from the movie, was released on April 11, 2022.
The song is famous for its amazing dance. The main actors, N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, perform a special dance move called the "hook step." This dance became very popular. "Naatu Naatu" made history by winning big awards. It was the first song from an Indian film to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
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Making the Song: Naatu Naatu's Journey
Making the song "Naatu Naatu" took a lot of time and effort. The composer, M. M. Keeravani, created many different tunes. He made about 10 to 20 tunes for this part of the movie's story.
The team then voted to pick the best tune. This is how they chose the final music for "Naatu Naatu."
What "Naatu" Means
The word naatu in Telugu has a few meanings. It can mean 'native,' 'local,' or 'from the countryside.' It also means something that is 'raw and rustic' or 'ethnic.'
The lyricist, Chandrabose, wrote the words based on his childhood memories. He wrote most of the song very quickly. However, it took him a long time to finish the last part of the lyrics.
The Sound of Naatu Naatu
Composer Keeravani wanted the song to sound like traditional folk music from Indian villages. He used special instruments like duffs, which are Indian skin drums. He also added mandolins for the melody. The song has a special beat that is common in South Indian music.
The song was also released in other languages. In Hindi, it is called "Naacho Naacho." In Tamil, it is "Naattu Koothu." It is "Halli Naatu" in Kannada and "Karinthol" in Malayalam.
Awards for Naatu Naatu
"Naatu Naatu" has won many important awards. It is the first song from an Indian film to win both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
| Awards | Date of ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Academy Awards | 12 March 2023 | Best Original Song | Won | |
| Critics' Choice Awards | 15 January 2023 | Best Song | Won | |
| Georgia Film Critics Association | 13 January 2023 | Best Original Song | Runner-up | |
| Golden Globe Awards | 10 January 2023 | Best Original Song | Won | |
| Hollywood Critics Association | 24 February 2023 | Best Original Song | Won | |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | 16 November 2022 | Song – Onscreen Performance | Nominated | |
| Houston Film Critics Society | 18 February 2023 | Best Original Song | Won | |
| Online Film Critics Society | 23 January 2023 | Original Song | Won | |
| Satellite Awards | 3 March 2023 | Best Original Song | Nominated |
The Music Video: Dancing in Ukraine
The director of RRR, Rajamouli, imagined "Naatu Naatu" as a dance-off. In the movie, the two Indian characters out-dance their British opponents. Rajamouli wanted the dance to be a hint of what would happen later in the film. He said the dance sequence was like a short movie on its own.
Prem Rakshith was the choreographer for the dance. He created 110 different moves for the famous "hook step." Rajamouli wanted steps that looked great when two people did them together. But he also wanted them to be easy enough for others to try.
Where the Video Was Filmed
"Naatu Naatu" was filmed in August 2021 in Ukraine. This was part of the last filming for RRR. The filming took place at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv. This palace is the official home of the president of Ukraine. The video was shot a few months before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
Filming the song took 15 days. The music video featured about 50 dancers. There were also 300 to 400 extras (people in the background).
What Happens in the Video
The music video is a scene directly from the movie RRR. In the video, Raju (played by Ram Charan) and Bheem (played by Rama Rao) sing and dance. They are at a fancy British party. They out-dance the rich British men there. Bheem's friend Jenny (Olivia Morris) encourages them.
By the end of the song, Ram and Bheem start a dance battle. The British men try to keep up but fall down one by one. Even though everyone cheers for Ram, he pretends to hurt his leg. He falls over to let Bheem win the dance battle and impress Jenny.
The Song's Big Impact
"Naatu Naatu" was loved by many people. They praised the music and the amazing dance. The "hook step" performed by Jr NTR and Ram Charan became very popular online. Many people tried to copy the dance moves.
Ram Charan and Rama Rao often did the viral dance during the movie's promotions. Director Rajamouli also joined in at the film's success party.
Brenda Haas, a writer for Deutsche Welle, called the song a "global sensation." She wrote that the song's popularity shows that music can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what language they speak. In 2023, in Edison, New Jersey, many Tesla cars were programmed to put on a light and sound show set to "Naatu Naatu."
See also
In Spanish: Naatu Naatu para niños
- List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards
