Ramayana enters Oscars race as makers submit Ranbir Kapoor film for 99th Academy Awards

Dubai: The makers of Ramayana: Part 1, an ambitious Indian epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, have submitted the film for consideration in the 99th Academy Awards. According to NDTV, the film's creators have complied with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' eligibility requirements, even as Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India's official entry in the International Feature Film category.

The submission process for the Academy's main categories requires a commercial theatrical run of at least seven consecutive days in qualifying U.S. metropolitan areas, along with the completion of necessary documentation and film credits. Meanwhile, the International Feature Film category permits individual countries to submit one official entry through a recognized selection committee, although the Academy has also created a pathway for international films to be considered following significant awards at designated film festivals.

As Ramayana: Part 1 continues to perform well at the box office, the film is now seeking international recognition beyond its box office success.