Jr NTR returns with Naatu Naatu choreographer after Oscar win, fans crowd outside Hyderabad airport to congratulate RRR star

RRR star Jr NTR became part of the glorious moment when the Naatu Naatu created history by winning Best Original Song at the Oscars 2023. He attended the 95th Academy Award held on March 12 in Los Angeles with the entire team of RRR. Three days after the ceremony, he touched down in India with choreographer Prem Rakshith. While making his way out of the Hyderabad airport, he was mobbed by a crowd of elated fans and reporters, who congratulated him on the win.

Speaking to the reporters outside the airport, Jr NTR expressed, “Seeing MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose accepting the Oscar was the best moment. I feel very proud of RRR. I want to thank every Indian for encouraging and celebrating RRR. This award that we have won is possible only with the love of the fans and the film industry." A sea of fans welcomed him with banners and flags, and also cheered for him as he stood atop his car. The video has gone viral which shows his car blocked by fans out of the airport. His wife Lakshmi Pranathi was also seen seated in the car. Watch the video here:

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Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s directorial RRR starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR was also performed live on the stage. Singers, Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj set the stage on fire and received a standing ovation at the Oscars. After the success of RRR, the makers have planned a sequel to the movie. Talking about it, Jr NTR told Variety, “Can’t wait for it to start. Rajamouli still hasn’t told us when it is going to start. We want to finish all our commitments before it starts and not do anything else.”

Besides the RRR sequel, Jr NTR also signed up for NTR 30 directed by Koratala Siva. The film will see him sharing screen space with Janhvi Kapoor. Apart from this, he also has a film with KGF director Prashanth Neel and filmmaker Trivikram.