Stevenson was well-known for his roles in Hollywood films such as Thor, Punisher: War Zone, and Divergent.

"I couldn't wait to show this to everyone on the big screen and simultaneously, as an audience, I couldn't wait to watch it on the big screen!"

Speaking in a interview with a popular media house, he said that even though he is proud of his son's achievements, he believes there are several other tunes and songs that are far superior to 'Naatu Naatu'.

"Sometimes my son (Rajamouli) asks me in what aspects is India the richest in the world. I tell him that our country's richness lies in our storytelling."

These wins signify a growing recognition of the Indian film industry's talent and diverse offerings.

Lyrically, the song's wild dance is compared to a green chilli, a dagger, and a bull "dancing in the dust of the fields."

And this year marked the most first-time nominees in Oscar history, as Michelle Yeoh the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

The Elephant Whisperers showcases the bond between humans and animals and highlights the importance of protecting wildlife. Meanwhile, RRR tells the story of two Indian revolutionaries who fought against the British Raj, shedding light on India's rich history and culture.

"Naatu Naatu" competed against Lady Gaga's Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick to Rihanna's Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

The director also added that he was "pleasantly surprised" by the buzz around "RRR" in the West, he said, pointing to what he called a "lack of maximalist entertainment".