Overview
- Mahavatar Narasimha, Kantara: Chapter 1, Tourist Family, Tanvi The Great and Sister Midnight are among the 201 features eligible for Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards.
- Hombale Films confirmed it submitted Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha for general-category consideration.
- AMPAS eligibility requires more than basic entry, including a qualifying theatrical run, submission of the confidential RAISE form, meeting at least two inclusion standards and theatrical engagements in 10 of the top 50 US markets within 45 days of release.
- India’s official International Feature submission, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, remains on the Top 15 shortlist in its category.
- Inclusion on the eligibility roster does not ensure nominations, with the Academy set to announce nominees on January 22, 2026.