Indian Film 'Kanguva' Surprises as Oscars 2025 Contender Despite Box Office Failure

The Tamil-language fantasy film joins five other Indian films in the race for Best Picture eligibility, sparking mixed reactions online.

'Kanguva,' starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, is among 207 films eligible for the Oscars 2025 Best Picture category.
The film, directed by Siruthai Siva, faced significant criticism for its execution and loud sound design, earning only ₹106 crore against a ₹350 crore budget.
Despite its poor box office performance, the movie gained attention after its release on OTT platforms and is now competing alongside critically acclaimed Indian films like 'Girls Will Be Girls' and 'All We Imagine as Light.'
The announcement of 'Kanguva' as a contender has sparked widespread online debate, with some fans celebrating and others questioning its inclusion.
The final nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced on January 17, 2025, with the ceremony set to take place on March 2, 2025.