India's Oscars chance gets a boost: Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, Anupam Kher’s Tanvi enter Best Picture list

Two Indian films, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great, have officially qualified for the Best Picture race at the 98th Academy Awards. Both movies met the Academy's stringent eligibility criteria, including theatrical runs and inclusion standards. This marks India's quiet but significant presence in the global Oscar conversation.