Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar 2023 hosting stint did not go down well with the RRR fans as he called SS Rajamouli’s directorial a Bollywood movie in his opening monologue. While fans were overjoyed to see the movie recognised at the 95th Academy Awards, they were also taken aback when Kimmel referred to it as a Bollywood film. RRR at Oscars 2023: Fans Unhappy After Host Jimmy Kimmel Calls SS Rajamouli’s Film a ‘Bollywood Movie’ at 95th Academy Awards.
“RRR is South Indian cinema, a Telugu film, Tollywood. Not Bollywood, as some Oscars ppl might be saying,” a social media user tweeted. “Not at all a “Bollywood” song. It’s an insult to call Naatu Naatu a Bollywood song. It’s a TELUGU song,” another one wrote on Twitter. “Not even 15 minutes in and jimmy kimmel called rrr bollywood ugh,” a netizen wrote. RRR at Oscars 2023: ‘Naatu Naatu’ Wins Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards! Netizens Congratulate MM Keeravani and Chandrabose.
‘Ugh’
not even 15 minutes in and jimmy kimmel called rrr bollywood ugh
— arool 🇦🇷🇲🇦 (@uh_rool) March 13, 2023
‘RRR as Bollywood’
everyone take a drink, first reference to RRR as bollywood
— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) March 13, 2023
RRR, which was released in March 2022, made Indians proud as the film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ bagged Best Original Song award at the 95th Academy Awards on Monday. The song’s music is composed by MM Keeravaani, while its lyrics are written by Chandrabose. The duo went on the stage to receive the golden trophy.
During their acceptance speech, MM Keeravani said, “I grew up listening to the Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars,” he began, and then began singing the melody of the ’70s pop smash “Top of the World“. ” ‘There was only one wish on my mind. … RRR has to win, pride of every Indian, and must put me on the top of the world.”
RRR stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles. The film is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters; Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem, Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide. It has undoubtedly become a global rage with “Naatu Naatu” dominating all international awards. Also, before entering the Oscars, in January, “Naatu Naatu” won the Golden Globes in the Best Original Song category. Five days later, RRR bagged two more awards at the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards.
