Watch: Deepika Padukone Introduces 'Naatu Naatu'; Song Takes Oscars by Storm

Deepika Padukone's introduction of Naatu Naatu at Oscars and the song performance were met with rousing responses.

Deepika Padukone introduced the 'Naatu Naatu performance at the Oscars this year.

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It's a big moment for India at the 95th Academy Awards, as RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' is competing for the Best Original Song trophy. Ahead of the category's announcement, there was a live performance of the song at the ceremony. Deepika Padukone, one of the presenters this year, introduced the performance and her speech was met with a rousing response.

"An irresistibly catchy chorus, electrifying beats and killer dance moves to match have made this next song a global sensation. It plays during a pivotal scene in RRR... In addition to being sung in Telugu and illustrating the film's anti-colonialist themes, it's also a total banger. Do you know Naatu? You're about to", Deepika introduced 'Naatu Naatu' amidst claps and cheers.

The performance was followed by a standing ovation.