Dashavatar Makes History: First Marathi Film on Oscar Contention List!

• Dilip Prabhavalkar's 'Dashavatar' is the first Marathi film to enter the Oscar contention list for Best Movie at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Written and directed by Subodh Khanolkar, the film stars Prabhavalkar as Babuli Mestri, an ageing folk performer of Lord Vishnu's 10 incarnations.
• Selected from over 2000 entries, 'Dashavatar' is among 150-200 films making the initial cut for the prestigious award.
• The movie, made on a budget of ₹5 crore, earned ₹28.47 crore worldwide, showcasing its commercial success.
• While 'Dashavatar' made it independently, 'Homebound' is India's official entry for the International Feature Film category.

Why It Matters: 'Dashavatar' marks a historic moment for Marathi cinema, securing a spot on the Oscar contention list.