The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 201 eligible films that qualify for the prestigious Best Picture category. Having met the requirements, Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha placed have themselves among the potential contenders

As Homebound continues to eye the Oscars 2026, two more Indian films are now in the race. Kantara: Chapter 1 and Tanvi: The Great have joined the eligible films for Best Picture race at the Academy Awards