Naatu Naatu is an ode to Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna, says Jr NTR
Jr NTR and Ram Charan's 'RRR,' directed by SS Rajamouli, became a global phenomenon with its sweeping box office success and historic Oscar win. Speaking to fans at an event, the actor revealed that the Oscar-winning track was an emotional tribute to Ram Charan's father, actor Chiranjeevi, and NTR's uncle, actor Balakrishna, who are considered to be the legendary dancers of Indian Cinema.advertisementJr NTR, who attended a special RRR concert at London's Royal Albert Hall alongside director SS Rajamouli, co-star Ram Charan and music director MM Keeravani, reflected on the global success of 'Naatu Naatu'.Talking about the song, the actor said, 'You know, his father was known to be one of the greatest dancers, and my uncle was also known to be a very good dancer. So I think this song will be a memory of what if his father and my uncle danced and this is an ode to fabulous great dancers Chiranjeevi Garu and Balakrishnan Babai.(Sic)'
The MM Keeravani-composed number from RRR became a global sensation and made history by winning Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. Jr NTR and Ram Charan's energetic performance on the track earned international acclaim, with fans across continents recreating the now-iconic hook step.advertisementHere's the trailer: NTR's recent tribute has sparked buzz among fans, with many imagining what it would have looked like if legends like Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna had shared the screen for such a moment.Here's the peddi Glimpse: Meanwhile, Jr NTR is currently working on his next big project with director Prashanth Neel, reportedly titled 'Dragon' and the film is backed by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts and is slated for release on 25 June 2026. On the other hand, Ram Charan is shooting for 'Peddi,' a pan-India sports drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana.Trending Reel
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