"Much Honoured": 'RRR' Music Composer MM Keeravaani On Getting Padma Shri

Mumbai: ‘RRR’ music composer MM Keeravaani expressed gratitude on being conferred with the Padma Shri.

Taking to Twitter, Keeravaani dropped a gratitude note, which read, ‘Much honoured by the civilian award from the Govt of India. Respect for my parents and all of my mentors from Kavitapu Seethanna garu to Kuppala Bulliswamy Naidu garu on this occasion.’

The news comes a day after ‘RRR’ made it to the official 95th Oscar nominations.

The film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ has officially entered the Oscars race in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.

After a great winning streak at Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, the film has officially entered the race for the Academy Awards.