Overview

• The Film Federation of India confirmed the selection from a field of 24 films for consideration in Best International Feature.
• The film opens in Indian cinemas on September 26, with Netflix set as the post-theatrical streaming partner, and a nomination now depends on the Academy’s shortlist and voting stages.
• Director Neeraj Ghaywan said Scorsese gave detailed notes on the script and edit that led to changes, with the Hollywood veteran attached as executive producer.
• Festival momentum includes a Cannes Un Certain Regard premiere and second runner-up in TIFF’s International People’s Choice Award, bolstering its awards campaign.
• Adapted from Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times article, the socially rooted drama was produced under an inclusivity mandate featuring a majority-women crew and conscious hiring of Dalit, Muslim and LGBTQIA+ personnel.