EntertainmentThe last time Keeravani worked in the Malayalam film industry was in 1996 for the film ‘Devaragam’, starring Sridevi and Arvind Swamy.After the historic win for the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song at Oscars 2023, music composer Mm Keeravani is set to work in a Malayalam film titled Magician. Keeravani, who mainly works in Telugu cinema, was in Thiruvananthapuram to take part in the launch of his new Malayalam film, which he signed after a gap of 27 years. The last time Keeravani worked in the Malayalam film industry was in 1996 for the film Devaragam which was a huge success. The songs in the Sridevi – Arvind Swami starrer, including ‘Shishirakaala’, ‘Shashikala’, and ‘Yayayaa Yadava’, are still popular in Kerala. Before that, Keeravani composed music for two Mammootty films, Neelagiri and Sooryamanasam. The songs in both the movies are also considered evergreen among Malayalam music lovers. At the function in Thiruvananthapuram, Keeravani said he is...
- 5/29/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
“Naatu Naatu” won best original song at the 2023 Oscars and musician M.M. Keeravaani sang onstage as he collected his award.
Keeravaani told the audience at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday that he “grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am at the Oscars.”
He then broke into song, singing some of the duo’s 1970s hit “Top of the World.”
“There was only one wish on my mind,” he sang. “Rrr has to win …. And must put me on top of the world.”
Keeravaani shared the win with Chandrabose, who ended the acceptance speech with: “Namaste.”
The Indian Telugu-language song “Naatu Naatu” is from action drama Rrr and became the first song from an Indian production to be nominated for an Oscar. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava gave a lively performance of the song earlier in the night. Several background dancers were energetic onstage, displaying intense...
Keeravaani told the audience at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday that he “grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am at the Oscars.”
He then broke into song, singing some of the duo’s 1970s hit “Top of the World.”
“There was only one wish on my mind,” he sang. “Rrr has to win …. And must put me on top of the world.”
Keeravaani shared the win with Chandrabose, who ended the acceptance speech with: “Namaste.”
The Indian Telugu-language song “Naatu Naatu” is from action drama Rrr and became the first song from an Indian production to be nominated for an Oscar. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava gave a lively performance of the song earlier in the night. Several background dancers were energetic onstage, displaying intense...
- 3/13/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rrr‘s “Naatu Naatu” songwriter M. M. Keeravani celebrated his Oscar win for Best Original song, well in song.
“I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars.” he said before breaking out with a variation on \hitmaking duo’s 1973 smash “Top of the World.”
“There was only one wish on my mind…Rrr has to win, right off of every Indian and must be put me on the top of the world,” he sang to great cheery applause with co-songwriter Chandrabose by his side.
“Naatu Naatu” is the first song ever from an Indian movie to win in the category. However, the duo tonight are the second and third Indian songwriters to win in the category: Indian songwriter A.R. Rahman won the original song Oscar for “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire. While that Danny Boyle directed pic was set in India, the production...
“I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars.” he said before breaking out with a variation on \hitmaking duo’s 1973 smash “Top of the World.”
“There was only one wish on my mind…Rrr has to win, right off of every Indian and must be put me on the top of the world,” he sang to great cheery applause with co-songwriter Chandrabose by his side.
“Naatu Naatu” is the first song ever from an Indian movie to win in the category. However, the duo tonight are the second and third Indian songwriters to win in the category: Indian songwriter A.R. Rahman won the original song Oscar for “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire. While that Danny Boyle directed pic was set in India, the production...
- 3/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Naatu Naatu” became the first song from a Tollywood film to win best original song at the Oscars, hoofing its way past superstars like Lady Gaga and Rihanna in India’s version of a Cinderella story.
"Naatu Naatu" from #Rrr wins Best Original Song at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/d7ZSoRps2d
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
The win went to veteran composer M.M. Keeravani, who co-wrote all the songs for the film as well as its score, and lyricist Chandrabose. Their triumph followed a highly energized song-and-dance performance of “Naatu Naatu” that was, by acclamation, one of the highlights of this year’s telecast.
Keeravani delighted the audience by giving much of his acceptance speech to the tune of a Carpenters classic.
“I grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars,” he began, and then began singing the melody of...
"Naatu Naatu" from #Rrr wins Best Original Song at the #Oscars. https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/d7ZSoRps2d
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
The win went to veteran composer M.M. Keeravani, who co-wrote all the songs for the film as well as its score, and lyricist Chandrabose. Their triumph followed a highly energized song-and-dance performance of “Naatu Naatu” that was, by acclamation, one of the highlights of this year’s telecast.
Keeravani delighted the audience by giving much of his acceptance speech to the tune of a Carpenters classic.
“I grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars,” he began, and then began singing the melody of...
- 3/13/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
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