Hindi Film 'Santosh' Chosen as UK's Official Entry for Oscars 2025

Directed by Sandhya Suri, 'Santosh' is a Hindi-language police procedural that premiered at Cannes and will compete in the Best International Feature Film category.

'Santosh' stars Shahana Goswami as a widowed police constable investigating the murder of a young Dalit girl in rural Northern India.
The film, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2024.
The British Academy selected 'Santosh' as the UK's submission for the Oscars, marking another Hindi film in the international feature race.
Produced by Good Chaos and co-financed by BBC Film and BFI, 'Santosh' has received critical acclaim for its gripping narrative and strong performances.
The film's selection follows the UK's recent win in the Best International Feature Film category with 'The Zone of Interest'.