Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose, after bagging the top honour for their song ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the Oscars 2023, have got another special gift. Well, it is none other than a special video from Richard Carpenter of ‘The Carpenters’ fame. The video has him singing a reimagined version of The Carpenters' song ‘On Top of the World’ to congratulate team ‘RRR’, particularly Keeravani and Chandrabose.
Richard is seen performing with his family with the lyrics, “We are on the top of the world for your winning creation and we hope you know how proud of you we are. You are the best there is around and we hope you know it now…” In an Instagram post, he captioned it as, “To @mmkeeravani_official and @chandraboselyricist: Heartfelt congratulations on your win for Best Original Song. Here is a little something from our family to you and yours.”
RRR director SS Rajamouli reacted to the video by saying, "Sir, throughout this Oscar campaign my brother maintained a calm composure. Whether it is before winning or after he didn't let his emotions out. But, the moment he saw this, he couldn't control the tears rolling down his cheeks..most memorable moment for our family...Thank you so much.."
Keeravani said, "This is something I didn’t expect at all. Tears rolling out of joy. Most wonderful gift from the Universe." Actor Ram Charan's wife Upasana too commented, "This is so lovely."
On Wednesday, as Keeravani returned to Hyderabad, he tweeted, “Dearest JANANEE. Your support made us cross the Atlantic WATERs , keep the FIRE alive within - and create history. RRR means the world to me. But for now it means Return home. Receive your love and Rejoice (sic).”
On winning the Oscar, he had said in his acceptance speech, “There was only one wish on my mind...RRR has to win ...the pride of every Indian...and it must put me on the top of the world."
To say the least, ‘Naatu Naatu’ is truly a global phenomenon.
