RRR music composer MM Keeravani's Humble Reaction on being conferred with Padma Shri

HYDERABAD: MM Keeravani, the veteran musician, is experiencing a significant moment in his career with a string of prestigious awards and accolades. The accomplished composer recently won the Golden Globe Award for Best Song - Motion Picture for the hit track "Naatu Naatu" from the blockbuster film RRR, which was released in 2022.

Now, he has been honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. This news has excited both his die-hard fans and audiences in the Telugu cinema industry. Keeravani, who was overwhelmed by receiving the Padma Shri, expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt note on his official Twitter account.

"Much honoured by the civilian award from the Govt of India Respect for my parents and all of my mentors from Kavitapu Seethanna garu to Kuppala Bulliswamy Naidu garu on this occasion," wrote MM Keeravani in his post.

After winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2023, the hit song "Naatu Naatu" from SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film RRR has earned its biggest achievement yet- an Oscar nomination for Best Song in 2023. The song, composed by veteran musician MM Keeravani and written by Chandra Bose, features an electrifying dance number by the film's leading actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The film industry is now praising the team behind RRR for their string of achievements.