Certain Malayalam outlets mistook 'The Carpenters' band reference in music composer MM Keeravani's speech at Oscar acceptance speech as professional carpenters. After 'Naatu Naatu' was named Best Original Song at Oscars 2023, Keeravani said, "I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now, here I'm, with...Oscars." Keeravani also sang lines to tune of the band's track 'Top of the World'.