Keeravani says Naatu Naatu not his best work. Legendary music composer MM Keeravani, known for his Oscar-winning track 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR,' recently shared a surprising revelation: he doesn't consider the song his best work.
During a recent interview, Keeravani, also known as MM Kreem, reflected on the 'late recognition' he received in his career after 'Naatu Naatu' won the Best Original Song category at the Academy Awards. When asked if he felt the global acclaim came late, given his work on other acclaimed films like 'Baahubali: The Beginning and 'Baahubali: The Conclusion,' he said, "See, late or early, the global recognition has come to a song which is not my best. That much I can say."
He added, "But, when the recognition has to come, it will come somehow, from any corner. But late? Sometimes you feel it’s late because your lifespan is fixated, that’s how it is termed as late or early, when your life span is not fixated, it comes when it has to come."
Keeravani also spoke about his enduring relationship with Bollywood filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, with whom he is collaborating on the upcoming Hindi film 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha.' The composer, who previously worked with Pandey on the 2015 film 'Baby,' described their relationship as constant and genuine.
"I don’t see it as a changing relationship or something that has evolved. Our relationship has been the same from day 1 because I was the same, working for him, right from day 1. The way we work, it is always like being true to ourselves," he said.
'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, and Saiee Manjrekar. It is scheduled to release in theaters on August 2nd.
Keeravani's honest and humble reflection on his Oscar win, despite his considerable achievements, highlights his dedication to his craft and his unwavering focus on creating authentic and impactful music.