Several Indian films including The Kashmir File, RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Chhello Show, Kantara, Vikrant Rona, among others, have been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri took to his official Twitter account to share the update with his followers on Tuesday.
Oscars 2023: The Kashmir Files, RRR, Kantara – list of Indian films eligible for Academy awards
“BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: #TheKashmirFiles has been shortlisted for #Oscars2023 in the first list of @TheAcademy. It’s one of the 5 films from India. I wish all of them very best. A great year for Indian cinema,” he tweeted.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: #TheKashmirFiles has been shortlisted for #Oscars2023 in the first list of @TheAcademy. It’s one of the 5 films from India. I wish all of them very best. A great year for Indian cinema.
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) January 10, 2023
He added, “#PallaviJoshi #MithunChakraborty @DarshanKumaar @AnupamPKher are all shortlisted for best actor categories. It’s just the beginning. A long long road ahead. Pl bless them all.”
Kantara actor Rishab Shetty reacts
Actor and director Rishab Shetty said they are ‘overjoyed’ that Kantara has received two Oscar qualifications.
“We are overjoyed to share that ‘Kantara’ has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to share this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it shine at the #Oscars #Kantara,” he tweeted.
We are overjoyed to share that ‘Kantara’ has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to share this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it shine at the #Oscars #Kantara @hombalefilms #HombaleFilms
— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) January 10, 2023
R Madhavan being expressive about Rocketry: The Nambi Effect being in the Oscars First List said, “This film continues to give. The journey gets more rewarding and we are all in a daze. Firstly the love of the people around the world. Nambi sir getting the recognition he so richly deserved and NOW this, what more can I ask for from my directorial debut. The excitement begins again.”
When and where will the Oscars 2023 be held?
The 95th Academy Awards are scheduled to be held on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The nominations voting will run from January 12 to 17, followed by the announcement of the nominations on January 24.
