The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated film ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in leading roles, have reportedly submitted the project for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards.
A report by NDTV states that the film has entered the Oscars consideration process through the general submission route. This development comes after Marathi film ‘Gondhal’ was selected as India’s official nomination for the International Feature Film category.
However, the selection of a country’s official entry does not restrict other films from that country from competing independently in other Oscar categories. Productions that satisfy the Academy’s eligibility conditions can submit their entries through the general process.
Among the requirements for films seeking consideration in the general categories is a theatrical release lasting at least seven consecutive days in an eligible US metropolitan area. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago are among the qualifying locations.
The International Feature Film category has a different mechanism, under which each country traditionally puts forward one official selection.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The film also has Sunny Deol playing Hanuman and Ravi Dubey portraying Lakshman. With its ambitious scale and prominent cast, the film is among the major Indian productions attracting attention ahead of its release. The 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 14, 2027.
