Oscars Controversy: Confusion Over India's Official Entry Between 'Laapataa Ladies' and 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'

The Film Federation of India confirms 'Laapataa Ladies' as the official entry, while 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' claims independent submission.

Kiran Rao’s 'Laapataa Ladies' has been officially selected by the Film Federation of India (FFI) as the country's entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Producer Sandeep Singh of 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' announced the film's submission to the Oscars, causing confusion about its status.
FFI President Ravi Kottakara clarified that only 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official submission, and any other claims are incorrect.
'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' can still be submitted independently for Oscar consideration, similar to past instances with other Indian films.
Both films have received mixed commercial success but aim to represent Indian cinema on an international stage.