Jr. NTR on walking Oscars 2023 red carpet for RRR; says, “I am going to walk as an Indian”

Jr. NTR has started promoting RRR as his song ‘Naatu Naatu’ has been nominated for the Oscars. In an interview with American news outlet KTLA, the actor discussed his first experience walking the Oscars red carpet. He claimed that the entire country of India would be walking the red carpet, not only Jr. NTR or Komaram Bheem.

Jr. NTR expressed his delight about attending the Academy Awards while he was at the studios ahead of the big event. He told Entertainment Tonight, “For that day, I don’t think we’re going to walk the carpet as actors of RRR. I am not going to walk as an actor from the Indian film industry, I am going to walk as an Indian, with pride filled in my heart and carrying my nation in my heart.”

When asked how it felt to add the designation Academy Award nominee to his long list of achievements. Jr. NTR said, “What else could an actor ask for? What more could a filmmaker ask for?”

The most popular song by RRR, ‘Naatu Naatu’, which got everyone moving to the beats and hook steps, has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Song category for the year 2023. The entire RRR cast, including Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, SS Rajamouli, MM Keeravani, and others, will be present for the special evening. On March 12, Dolby Stadium will host the 95th Academy Awards.

Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, two vocalists, will also perform ‘Naatu Naatu’ live on stage. Jr. NTR expressed his excitement for seeing them perform on the Oscars stage and expressed his desire to do so. The entire globe is anticipating seeing ‘Naatu Naatu’ perform live on the Oscars stage.