Overview

• 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.