Talking of his plans, Keeravaani whose track Naatu Naatu in SS Rajamouli’s RRR has gained a slew of super-prestigious awards in America, says he’s all set for the second spherical. “Last time I brought India the Golden Globe, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award and the Critics’ Choice Movie award. This time I am confident about winning the Oscar for India.”
Keeravaani leaves for the USA later this week. “I am leaving for Los Angeles on February 10 ahead of the Oscars next month. On February 13, Variety magazine will honour me at the Arlington theatre at Santa Barbara at Variety’s Ninth Annual Artisans Awards alongside Frank Cruse (sound supervisor All Quiet On The Western Front), the band Son Lux (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Catherine Martin (producer of Elvis), Florence Martin (production designer Babylon), Eric Saindon (VFX Avatar: The Way Of The Water), Paul Rogers (Editor, Everything Everywhere All At Once), Adrien Morot (Makeup artiste, The Whale) and Claudio Miranda (Cinematographer Top Gun: Maverick). These are all artistes I respect. And I am happy to be honoured with them.”
As well as Keeravaani has some trip plans. “I will spend time with my cousin in San Jose. The last time when I went to the US for the Golden Globes etc, I had no time to breathe. This time I will have time to relax.”