‘RRR’ Scores Historic Oscar Nomination For Best Original Song, But Shut Out Of Other Major Races
deadline.comS.S. Rajamouli’s Indian epic RRR received an Oscar nomination this morning for Best Original Song “Naatu Naatu,” but it missed out on crossing into other major categories despite strong campaigning and a groundswell of support. “Naatu Naatu,” with music by M.M.
Keeravaani and lyric by Chandrabose, has had folks dancing in the aisles for months and was considered a shoo-in for an Academy nod.
The song previously won top honors at the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes and was the first song from an Indian film to be shortlisted for an Oscar. (Indian composer AR Rahman previously won Best Original Song and Best Original Score for his work on Slumdog Millionaire which was a British production).
However, coming off of a New York Film Critics Circle win for Best Director and with Rajamouli making the rounds and charming at screenings and Q&As for Academy and guild members, there seemed to be potential in further Oscar nominations.
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