'SSR rocking the dhoti': Fans are loving SS Rajamouli's version of Naatu Naatu dance with MM Keeravani; Watch

RRR director SS Rajamouli is currently basking in the victory of the Naatu Naatu song at Golden Globes 2023. The filmmaker was thrilled to see music composer MM Keeravani receiving the winner’s trophy at the prestigious international award ceremony in the Best Original Song category. He couldn’t contain his joy and started doing the hook step with the composer as he presumably returned to his hotel room. The video has gone viral invoking fans' reactions.

The video shows Rajamouli dressed in a black kurta and red dhoti entering the room with Keeravani holding the winner’s trophy. Soon after, they did the Naatu Naatu hook step and Rajamouli nearly nailed it. Reacting to the video, one of the fans wrote, “This is cute. Rajamouli did it neatly” Another reacted, “So cute and SSR rocking the dhoti”. “Keeravani is such a teddy bear” added another. “This is so damn cute!! Congratulations team RRR,” said one of the fans. Watch the video here:

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The Naatu Naatu song celebrates the spirit of dance and friendship between RRR lead actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s characters in the movie. Keeravani beat out contenders Tylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga who were nominated in the same category at the Golden Globes. During the award event, Rihanna also stopped by the table of the RRR team and congratulated them for their big win. For the unversed, the Telugu track is sung by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj.

Meanwhile, Naatu Naatu has also been shortlisted in the Original Song category for the 95th Academy Awards. As per reports from the NBP podcast, Ram Charan has said that if the songs won at the Oscars, he will perform the dance with Jr NTR once again for the 17th time. Besides RRR’s Naatu Naatu song, the Marathi movie Chhello Show has also been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. The nominations will be announced on January 24.