Naatu Naatu fever grips WWE superstars; Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn, others dance to RRR song

The infectious charm of the Oscar-winning Telugu song Naatu Naatu refuses to slow down. From Instagram reels to celebrities and even foreign ambassadors, this dance sensation has reached every corner of India. However, the recent unexpected twist came when WWE Superstars embraced the Naatu Naatu fever during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Spectacle in Hyderabad.

3 things you need to know

• Naatu Naatu bagged the Oscar in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Academy Awards.
• It is the first-ever song from an Indian production to win an Oscar in this category.
• While the song was composed by MM Keeravani, Chandrabose penned the lyrics of the song. 

WWE Superstars groove to Naatu Naatu

Renowned wrestlers Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Sami Zayn, and Sam Riddle danced to the tunes of Naatu Naatu, from the blockbuster movie RRR. The WWE Superstar Spectacle in Hyderabad became an instant hit due to this unexpected display of skill and camaraderie. Their enthusiastic dance routine generated excitement and sparked discussions across the internet. A video featuring this moment went viral, amassing approximately 6 million views.

Netizens hailed this performance as a "testament" to the influence of Indian soft power and the global appeal of Indian cinema. Some debated whether song and dance had a place in the traditionally brutal WWE arena. 

The Naatu Naatu fever

Composed by SS Rajamouli's key collaborator MM Keeravani, Naatu Naatu holds a pivotal role in RRR. In this song, Ramaraju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr. NTR) solidify their friendship and challenge colonialism through their spirited dance. Originally written by Chandrabose and later translated into various languages, the song achieved international recognition by winning the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Song, marking a historic milestone for Indian cinema.