The Indian chart-topping hit takes centre stage alongside musical giants Rihanna and Lady Gaga at the 95th Academy Awards.

The globally acclaimed song Naatu Naatu from the Indian blockbuster RRR has been confirmed as part of the performances at the 95th Academy Awards. The track, nominated for Best Original Song, will compete against powerhouses such as Rihanna’s Lift Me Up and Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand.

Naatu Naatu, with lyrics by Chandrabose and music by MM Keeravaani, has already gained significant recognition this awards season, winning Best Song accolades at both the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. Known for its infectious energy, the track has captured hearts worldwide and is now set to make history on the Oscars stage.

The Academy previously revealed that all contenders for Best Original Song would be performed live during the ceremony. Among them, Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will deliver Applause from Tell It Like A Woman. The song marks Warren’s 14th Oscar nomination, following her honorary award at the Governors Awards in November 2022.

Rihanna will also perform her poignant song Lift Me Up, created for Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The track has garnered multiple nominations and is the artist’s first Oscar nod. Her Oscars performance comes just a month after her Super Bowl halftime show, where she announced her second pregnancy.

The 95th Academy Awards, scheduled for 12 March, promises an evening filled with star-studded performances and musical highlights, with more names expected to be announced in the coming weeks.