Kantara Chapter 1 Enters Oscar Race: Vivek Oberoi Hails Rishab Shetty's Global Impact

• Vivek Oberoi congratulates Rishab Shetty as Kantara: Chapter 1 makes the Oscars’ eligibility list for the 98th Academy Awards.
• The film is among 317 eligible features, with 201 titles qualifying in the Best Picture category.
• Oberoi emphasized that this isn't just a nomination but the 'roar of our ancestors echoing on the world’s most prestigious stage'.
• Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, explores the Tulu tradition of Daiva Kola or Bhuta Kola.
• The film has achieved significant box office success, collecting ₹813 crore worldwide within 25 days.

Why It Matters: Kantara: Chapter 1, celebrating Tulu folk tradition, enters the Oscar race, earning global acclaim and Vivek Oberoi's praise.