Overview
- Director Subodh Khanolkar and Zee Studios confirmed the Academy has accepted Dashavatar onto its contention list, an eligibility stage that does not constitute a nomination.
- The makers say it is likely the first Marathi film included in the Academy’s main competition pool and the first screened in the Academy Screening Room.
- Dashavatar was submitted independently by Ocean Film Company for general categories, while India’s official Best International Feature entry remains Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which has its own shortlist recognition.
- The contention pool is drawn from more than 2,000 global submissions, with roughly 150–250 titles advancing after meeting rules that include a qualifying U.S. theatrical run.
- Written and directed by Khanolkar and backed by Zee Studios and Ocean Film Company, the mythological folk drama opened on Sept. 12, 2025 and logged strong box-office results for a Marathi release.