The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released a remainder list of 301 feature films eligible for the Oscars 2023 which included ‘RRR’, ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘Kantara’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. Previously, Pan Nalin’s Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ was announced as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023.
Apart from them, the list also features Indian films ‘Me Vasantrao’ and ‘Tuzhya Sathi Kahihi’, R Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’, ‘Iravin Nizhal’ and Kannada movie ‘Vikrant Rona’.
Director Vivek Agnihotri shared his enthusiasm through twitter and tweeted, “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: #TheKashmirFiles has been shortlisted for #Oscars2023 in the first list of @TheAcademy. It’s one of the 5 films from India. I wish all of them very best. A great year for Indian cinema.”
“#PallaviJoshi #MithunChakraborty @DarshanKumaar @AnupamPKher are all shortlisted for best actor categories. It’s just the beginning. A long long road ahead. Pl bless them all,” he added.
Rishab Shetty also took to Twitter and shared a thankful note for the fans for an overwhelming response to his film ‘Kantara’.
“We are overjoyed to share that ‘Kantara’ has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to share this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it shine at the #Oscars #Kantara @hombalefilms #HombaleFilms,” he wrote.
