Vivek Oberoi Congratulates Kantara: Chapter 1 for Oscars Best Picture Race Entry

• Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, has been considered for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Vivek Oberoi congratulated the team, stating the film represents "the roar of our ancestors echoing on the world's most prestigious stage."
• The film is one of four Indian films considered, alongside Mahavatar Narasimha, Tanvi The Great, and Tourist Family.
• Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, which popularized the Tulu custom of Daiva Kola/Bhuta Kola.
• The movie has grossed Rs 813 crore worldwide in its first 25 days, making it the second-highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025.

Why It Matters: Kantara: Chapter 1 enters the Oscars Best Picture race, celebrated by Vivek Oberoi for global recognition.