‘Naatu Naatu’ to ₹1 Crore Reward: Telangana CM Fulfills Promise to Singer Rahul Sipliganj
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy awards ₹1 crore to Rahul Sipligunj for his Oscar-winning Naatu Naatu song, fulfilling a 2023 promise.
In a major headline-grabbing move, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has fulfilled a bold pre-election promise by announcing a ₹1 crore cash incentive for singer Rahul Sipliganj, who rose to global fame for his electrifying performance in the Oscar-winning song "Naatu Naatu" from RRR.
The announcement came on Sunday, during the celebrations of the Bonalu festival in Hyderabad — a symbolic gesture that added cultural resonance to the grand reward.
CM Reddy praised Sipliganj as a beacon of inspiration for Telangana’s youth, highlighting his journey from the bylanes of Hyderabad’s old city to the international music stage.
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Back in 2023, when Reddy was the state Congress president, he had promised ₹10 lakh in financial aid to Sipliganj and vowed a ₹1 crore incentive if the party came to power. On Sunday, he kept his word.
“Rahul’s journey proves that no dream is too big. His success is not just his own — it belongs to every young dreamer in Telangana,” said Reddy in the official release.
Fans across the state are hailing the move as a proud moment, celebrating not just a musical icon, but also a fulfilled political promise — a rare duet of culture and accountability.
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