Naatu Naatu composer M. M. Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose woke up to a special surprise on Thursday morning when Richard Carpenter sang Top of the World for the two.

Keeravaani had paid tribute to the Carpenters, singing the song at the 95th Academy Award during his acceptance speech for the Best Original Song trophy for RRR song Naatu Naatu.

Richard shared a video of him playing the piano and singing a rendition of the Top Of The World song with his daughters Mindi and Tracy on Instagram.

"Heartfelt congratulations on your win for Best Original song. Here is a little something from our family to you and yours," Richard wrote alongside the video.

Keeravaani, who joined Instagram in January this year, reposted the video alongside an emotional note. "This is something I didn't expect at all. Tears rolling out of joy. Most wonderful gift from the Universe," he wrote.

RRR maker S. S. Rajamouli also responded to the video. "Sir, throughout this Oscar campaign my brother maintained a calm composure. Whether it is before winning or after he didn't let his emotions out. But, the moment he saw this, he couldn't control the tears rolling down his cheeks… most memorable moment for our family.”

Keeravaani had mentioned in his Oscars-winning speech that he grew up listening to the Carpenters and sang his own version of the ’70s hit.