RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, made a historic impact on Indian cinema by receiving widespread acclaim and appreciation from both audiences and critics. The film, which hit theaters in March 2022, shattered box office records and captivated viewers of all languages with its captivating scenes and music. The chart-topping song "Naatu Naatu" even earned the prestigious Best Song award at the 95th Academy Awards. However, instead of Jr NTR and Ram Charan, Jason Glover and Billy Mustapha performed at the Oscars. A recent revelation from a close source sheds light on the reason behind this decision.

This is why Jr NTR did not perform at Oscars with Ram Charan

According to an undisclosed source, Ram Charan expressed great enthusiasm about performing "Naatu Naatu" live at the Oscars, while Jr NTR was hesitant due to insufficient time and rehearsals. However, the real reason behind Jr NTR's reluctance was that he was not convinced about performing on stage with Ram Charan. The source further defended Jr NTR's decision, stating that both actors had already garnered considerable attention for the film in the USA and Jr NTR did not want to invite further comparisons. As a result, he opted out of the opportunity to dance at the Oscars.

Naatu Naatu creates history
The widely popular song Naatu Naatu is composed by M M Keeravani, penned by Chandrabose, and sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. The song features the lead actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The film RRR is directed by SS Rajamouli. The song created history by becoming the first Indian song to win the Best Original Song Award at the Oscars. Earlier this year, the song bagged several awards on the global stage including Golden Globe in the 'Best Original Song' category.