Four Indian Films, Including 'Kantara: Chapter 1', Eligible for Oscars 2026 Best Picture

• Four Indian films, including "Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1" and "Tanvi The Great", are among 201 eligible for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars.
• The Academy released a "Reminder List of Productions Eligible for the 98th Academy Awards" on January 8.
• Other Indian films on the list include "Mahavatar Narsimha", "Tourist Family", and the UK-India co-production "Sister Midnight".
• To be eligible, films must have a commercial theatrical release in at least one of six US metropolitan areas and meet specific inclusion standards.
• Inclusion on this list does not guarantee a nomination; films must still undergo the Academy’s voting process.

Why It Matters: Four Indian films are eligible for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, a step before nominations.