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Lyricist Chandrabose is all over the moon after he won an Oscar for the song Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli-directorial movie, RRR. Now, Chandrabose revealed in an interview that Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise heaped praise on the song as well as the film.

Chandrabose, who penned the lyrics for Naatu Naatu, said in an interview with Sakshi TV, "When I met Tom Cruise, I walked up to him and introduced myself. He said, ‘wow, I love RRR, I love Naatu Naatu.’ To hear the word Naatu come from a legendary actor like Tom Cruise, it’s a matter of happiness." The clip is currently going viral on social media. Watch it here:

Soon after the Oscar win, the official Twitter handle of RRR tweeted, "We’re blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA's first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! No words can describe this surreal moment. (folded hands emoticon) Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world. THANK YOU!! (red hearts emoticons) JAI HIND!"

RRR created history at the 95th Oscars Award after the movie's song Naatu Naatu was awarded for the Best Original Song category. The theatre erupted in hoots, whistles, and raucous applause as an overjoyed MM Keeravani screamed out his gratitude in time with John Carpenter's timeless romantic song.

"There was only one wish on my mind...RRR has to win ...the pride of every Indian...and it must put me on the top of the world," Keeravani said in his acceptance speech.