Dashavatar Enters Oscar 2026 Race: Historic Moment for Marathi Cinema

• Marathi film 'Dashavatar' by Subodh Khanolkar officially entered the Oscar 2026 contenders list for the 98th Academy Awards.
• This marks a historic achievement for Marathi and regional Indian cinema, confirmed by director Khanolkar and Zee Studios.
• 'Dashavatar' is among 150-250 films selected from over 2,000 global entries, potentially the first Marathi film to reach this Oscar stage.
• The film, starring Dilip Prabhavalkar and Mahesh Manjrekar, tells the story of an aging Konkan folk artist facing emotional and cultural dilemmas.
• Alongside 'Dashavatar', Neeraj Ghaywan's Indian film 'Homebound' also entered the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

Why It Matters: Marathi film 'Dashavatar' makes history by entering the Oscar 2026 race, a proud moment for Indian cinema.