Indian Films Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Tanvi The Great Eye Oscars 2026 Best Picture

• Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great are on the Oscars 2026 Best Picture consideration list.
• These two Indian films are among 201 feature films globally eligible for the prestigious award.
• Eligibility criteria included qualifying theatrical runs and meeting at least two of the Academy’s four inclusion standards.
• Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 delves into Daiva worship and the Kadamba dynasty, starring Rishab Shetty as Berme.
• Tanvi The Great, directed by Anupam Kher, tells the story of Tanvi Raina, an autistic girl aspiring to join the Indian Army.

Why It Matters: Two Indian films, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and Tanvi The Great, are in contention for Oscars 2026 Best Picture.