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A groundbreaking infinitesimal for Indian cinema unfolds astatine the 98th Academy Awards, arsenic Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend—Chapter 1' and Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' vie for the prestigious Best Picture nomination. Both films person navigated the rigorous eligibility requirements established by the Academy, including their notable theatrical releases and adherence to practice standards.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremonial is astir the corner, and it appears that Indian cinema volition make different humanities infinitesimal this year. As per the latest update, 2 movies from India joined the database of 201 diagnostic films that are eligible for information astatine the Oscars 2026.
Let's larn much astir it.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' and 'Tanvi The Great' joins Best Picture race
As per the caller update, Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend—Chapter 1' and Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' are the 2 titles that person entered the Oscars 2026 information race.According to the Variety report, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) revealed the 201 eligible films that straight suffice for the prestigious Best Picture race.As per the Academy, each the films successful the database person met the information requirements beyond those of wide entry.
This besides includes theatrical runs and the submission of a confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry (RAISE) form.The films were besides required to conscionable astatine slightest 2 of the 4 Academy inclusion standards and implicit a qualifying theatrical engagement successful 10 of the apical 50 US markets wrong 45 days of their archetypal merchandise successful 2025, Variety added.Since some 'Kantara 2' and 'Tanvi The Great' met the requirements, they person positioned themselves arsenic imaginable contenders connected the planetary platform.
The Academy Award nominations volition beryllium revealed connected January 22.
More astir 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
Directed by Rishab Shetty, the communicative of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' revolves astir the origins of Daiva worship successful Tulunadu, tracing its roots backmost to the fourth-century Kadamba dynasty. Rishab plays the pb relation of Berme, the protector of the Kantara wood and its tribal communities. It was released successful theaters connected October 2, 2025.
More astir 'Tanvi The Great'
Directed by Anupam Kher, the movie features Shubhangi successful the pb relation of Tanvi Raina. The movie explores themes of autism and the Indian Army. Shubhangi plays a young miss inspired by her precocious father's service service, arsenic she dreams of pursuing successful his footsteps.The movie besides stars Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, and Karan Tacker successful cardinal roles.
