Who is the choreographer of naatu naatu song

“For the song, Rajamouli sir said Jr NTR is like a tiger and Charan sir is like a cheetah so capture that essence in the song and at the same time make sure that they both dance together as that is the most important part of the story,” a jubilant Rakshit told PTI. As audiences across the world ape the energetic steps from the foot-tapping number, the choreographer, who primarily works in Telugu movies, said finding the right steps wasn’t easy. “He (Rajamouli) said the concentration had to be on the heroes, their bonding, their energy. When they are together, the focus is not on the background dancers or the attention would have been divided,” said Rakshith. “It took us days for the song to be shot against the backdrop of the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv,” Rakshit said. The Palace is the official ceremonial residence of the president in the now war-torn Ukraine. The song was shot for more than 20 days after rehearsing and perfecting the steps for two months, he said. “Naatu Naatu”, which translates to bucolic in Telugu and demonstrates the spirit of fun in country music over 4.35 breathless minutes of song and dance, appears early in the film when the two leading stars decide to challenge a British snob at a party. It took at least 20 takes for Rajamouli to be finally satisfied, said Rakshith, who has collaborated with the filmmaker on most of his movies, including “Vikramarkudu”, “Yamadonga” “Magadheera”, and the “Baahubali” franchise. He is also the man behind the famous ar...

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has inched closer to making history with his movie RRR’s song “Naatu Naatu” getting an Oscar nomination. The song, which has already won a Golden Globe award, is choregraphed by Prem Rakshith, who is elated with the Oscar nomination in the Best Song category. He credits Rajamouli for taking RRR to new heights. In an interview with indianexpress.com, Rakshith says that he didn’t know how to react when he got to know about the Oscar nomination for “Naatu Naatu”. He says, “I was so happy and surprised. I didn’t know how to react. I am shooting in Vizag when I got the information. So, I spoke to sir (SS Rajamouli) and he was very happy. Both of them (SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravaani) said, ‘Prem, you deserve it.’” Prem Rakshith has been part of the Telugu film industry for several years now and has worked in films such as Acharya, Baahubali, Rangasthalam, Arya 2, Kantri among others. Rakshith says that while he has worked on so many films, it is RRR that has made his work global and for this, he has immense gratitude towards SS Rajamouli. Also Read | “I have done more than 1000 songs but those songs never went to Oscars. Because of this movie (RRR), it went there. Otherwise, I can’t imagine going there. It is because RRR is so good and the way it is presented that everyone has enjoyed the movie and the song. I am so thankful to Rajamouli sir. This is his vision and his hard work,” says Rakshith, who adds, “I am also thankful to my family. I left them for t...

India’s most celebrated choreographer-dancer-actor Prabhudheva is thrilled to bits by India’s win at the Oscars. “What a proud moment for all of us. Keeravani sir, (lyricist) Chandrabose, the choreographer Prem Rskshith… they have all given their best to create an iconic song and dance,” says Prabhudheva. 'RRR' team's dedication and hard work have paid off: Singer Dhanunjay Seepana On March 13, the winners of the prestigious Oscar Awards received the honour at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. At the 95th Academy Awards, musician MM Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose were awarded the Oscar for their song 'Naat Naatu' from 'RRR' in the Best Original Song category. Tollywood When quizzed about the choreography, Prabhu who has now shifted back from Mumbai to Chennai and is focusing on his acting career, goes into raptures. “It‘s brilliant, simply brilliant. I myself feel like doing the Naatu steps all the time. It is highly contagious.” Is 'Naatu Naatu' a song, where is the music in it, questions veteran lyric writer Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta! 'Naatu Naatu' is not the best of MM.Keeravani's compositions nor its writer Chandrabose's feels veteran Lyric writer Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta...! About plans to return to Mumbai and Bollywood, Prabhu says there is nothing in Mumbai right now. “But plenty of work in Chennai. I want to be here in Chennai close to my two sons who are growing up and need me to be around them.”

Just about everybody is Naatu Naatu from RRR – from fans in India and elsewhere in the world to voters at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association that organises the Golden Globe Awards. On January 10, the Globes named Naatu Naatu as the winner in the Scroll.in. Rakshith has been working on every one of Rajamouli’s films since Chatrapathi in 2005. Rajamouli’s brief for Naatu Naatu (it roughly translates into home-grown or native) was a number in which the Indian heroes out-danced their British colonisers. When shooting for Naatu Naatu in August 2021 in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv at the Mariinskyi Palace – which is also President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official residence – Rakshith could only think of one thing: “saving myself”. Prem Rakshith. The song is one of the key moments in Rajamouli’s pre-Independence drama, which stars Ram Charan and NT Rama Rao Jr as fictionalised versions of the revolutionaries Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Charan’s Rama and Rao Jr’s Bheem join forces to overthrow a despotic British general. Before they do so, they display their ability to act in unison at a British ball. Play Naatu Naatu, RRR (2023). “I had two superstars, so much pressure,” Rakshith recalled. “I had to match both their steps as their styles are different.” If Ram Charan is graceful, NT Rama is energetic – as different as “Hrithik Roshan and Prabhudeva”, as Rakshith put it. Among Rakshith’s inspirations were the Tom & Jerry cartoons and the silent films of Charlie Chapli...

Choreographer Prem Rakshith is on cloud nine after his “Naatu Naatu” won big at the 95th Academy Awards on Monday. Recalling his reaction after “Naatu Naatu” was declared Best Original Song, Prem says it was a very emotional moment for the entire RRR team. Prem was present at the Oscar ceremony, when they announced “Naatu Naatu” as the winner. He tells indianexpress.com, “Rajamouli garu hugged me and I was teary eyed. We all hugged each other and we got really emotional. I got a bit nervous in between when they were announcing nominations. When they announced Naatu Naatu as the winner, we shouted so loudly.” While attending the Oscar ceremony and winning an Oscar was the highlight for Prem Rakshith, he is also immensely happy that ace choreographer Prabhudheva congratulated him on social media. “I am so so happy. Prabhudheva garu wished me. He is the God of dancing and he wished me on Twitter. I am so thankful to him,” says Prem, unable to hide the excitement in his voice. PREMRAKSHITH U DID IT , we all are proud of u ❤️❤️❤️ CHOREOGRAPHING NAATU NAATU — Prabhudheva (@PDdancing) As he returns to India to resume work, the choreographer says it’s going to be “regular life now”. “Everything will come in life at the right time. I want to choreograph songs and there is more to achieve in life. I love choreographing and want to thank my family, Rajamouli sir and above all Sai Baba.” But does the global exposure incline him towards working internationally?

Ram Charan, NTR's RRR directed by Rajamouli cast a magic spell on movie lovers. Among the major highlights, Naatu Naatu song shot on Ram Charan and NTR turned out to be a sensation. The moment the makers released the song's video glimpse, it created a rage across the country. The synchronization between the two best dancers NTR and Ram Charan and the foot-tapping tune left all stunned.