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Why did Rs 300-crore hit Hanuman Ansh miss the Oscar race?

Dubai: Hanuman Ansh will not be in the race to become India’s official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards after its makers missed the deadline to submit the film for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category. Producer Namrata Singh said the team was unaware that September 7 was the final day for submissions. She said the production was already handling several responsibilities,…

Why did Rs 300-crore hit Hanuman Ansh miss the Oscar race?

Dubai: The Indian film Hanuman Ansh, inspired by the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, has failed to make India's official Oscar 2027 entry. This is due to the production team missing the submission deadline on September 7. Producer Namrata Singh revealed that the team was unaware of the deadline and was already occupied with various tasks, including the film's theatrical run, overseas release, Telugu dubbing, and accessibility work.

Despite its extraordinary box-office turnaround, Hanuman Ansh has missed its chance to compete in the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards.

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