In an interview with Sakshi TV, Chandrabose shared his experience of meeting Tom Cruise and introducing himself. According to Chandrabose, Cruise expressed his admiration for the team;s work in the film RRR and specifically mentioned how much he enjoyed the song Naatu Naatu. Chandrabose was on cloud nine at hearing such positive feedback from a renowned actor like Tom Cruise, especially with regards to their work being acknowledged internationally.
Recently, Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose revealed an interesting anecdote about Tom Cruise and his struggle to pronounce the word “Naa-tu” while vibing to the popular Tamil song, “Naatu Naatu.”
Chandrabose, who wrote the lyrics for the song, shared that he had the opportunity to meet Tom Cruise during the shooting of the movie, “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,” in which the song was used as a background score.
During one of the breaks, Chandrabose played “Naatu Naatu” on his phone and Tom Cruise started to dance along to the catchy tune. However, he struggled to say the word “Naa-tu,” which means “village” in Tamil.
Chandrabose went on to explain that Tom Cruise’s inability to pronounce the word accurately was due to the differences between Tamil and English phonetics. The word “Naa-tu” has a unique pronunciation that is difficult for non-native speakers to grasp.
Despite the challenge, Tom Cruise was able to enjoy the song and the vibe it created on set. The catchy tune and lively beats of “Naatu Naatu” have made it a popular hit among Tamil music fans around the world.
Chandrabose, who is known for his award-winning work in the Indian film industry, has penned several hit songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. His collaboration with Tom Cruise on “Naatu Naatu” is just one example of the power of music to bridge cultural and linguistic barriers.
In conclusion, the story of Tom Cruise struggling to pronounce “Naa-tu” while vibing to “Naatu Naatu” is a reminder of the power of music to bring people together across cultures and languages. Despite the challenges of pronunciation, the catchy tune and lively beats of the song have made it a hit among Tamil music fans and a memorable part of Tom Cruise’s experience shooting “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.”
