Desk: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi's big budget film 'Ramayana: Part 1' has entered the Oscar Award race. The makers of 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, have sent the film for Academy Awards consideration. Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been officially sent by India to the 99th Oscar Awards.
Apart from the official entries from various countries, any film can also enter the Oscar race. Provided that the film meets the standards set by the Academy. SS Rajamouli had also sent his film 'RRR' separately in the Oscar race. The song 'Natu Natu' from the film had created history by winning the award in the 'Best Original Song' category at the 95th Oscar Awards (2023). Similarly, 'Ramayana' has also set out on the path to Oscar.
Any independent feature film can be eligible for an Oscar, provided it meets the theatrical release requirements set by the Academy. Under this, the film is required to be screened in theaters for at least seven consecutive days in a recognized metropolitan area of America. During this period, there should be a fixed number of shows every day. These recognized areas include Los Angeles County, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
After completing this qualifying theatrical run, filmmakers or distributors can submit an online Oscar General Entry Form. Along with this, necessary certificates related to theaters and credit details of the film also have to be submitted.
The rules for the Independent Film category and the rules for the International Feature Film category are different. 'One country' in the official entry. The 'one film' rule applies. For this, the selection committee formed in the country selects the film and officially sends it to the Oscars. According to this rule, only one film is sent officially from India every year. However, many films go to the Oscars every year as independent films.
Apart from this, such films, which have won many major international film awards, also automatically become eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category of the Oscars. Through this path, Nagaland's film 'Aang' has also reached the Oscars. This film has created history by winning the Platform Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026.