Oscars 2027: Which film will India choose as its official International Feature entry?
The Film Federation of India is currently selecting its official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. Contenders include Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming film 'Dorothy' and the previously released 'Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1'.
Why it matters
The selection process is a significant cultural event for the Indian film industry, impacting international visibility for regional cinema.
The race for India’s official entry to the 99th Academy Awards is officially underway, with the Film Federation of India accepting applications until September 7 and planning to announce its selection on September 19. Eligible films must have been theatrically released in India between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, with films yet to open also able to enter if their producers and distributors undertake to give them the required seven-day theatrical run before the September 30 cutoff.
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