Overview
- The Academy released its Reminder List for the 98th Oscars, confirming 201 features eligible for Best Picture consideration.
- Indian titles on the list include Kantara: Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great, Mahavatar Narsimha, Tourist Family, and the UK–India co-production Sister Midnight.
- Hombale Films said it submitted Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narsimha to the Academy’s general entry, making both eligible across multiple categories subject to voting.
- Best Picture eligibility requires a qualifying U.S. theatrical run, submission of a confidential RAISE form, and meeting at least two of the Academy’s inclusion standards, with expanded runs in 10 of the top 50 markets within 45 days of initial release.
- Eligibility does not ensure a nomination, and India’s official International Feature entry Homebound continues separately after advancing to that category’s shortlist ahead of the January 22 nominations announcement.