India's Oscar Hopefuls: Kantara Chapter 1, Mahavatar Narasimha, Tanvi The Great, Homebound Vie for 98th Academy Awards

• India has a strong presence in the 98th Academy Awards race with multiple films entering the Oscar competition.
• Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is India’s official entry and has already made it to the Top 15 shortlist for Best International Feature Film.
• Kantara: Chapter 1, Mahavatar Narasimha, and Tanvi: The Great have independently joined the Oscar race, eligible for various general categories.
• Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha highlight the global recognition of regional cinema and mythological dramas.
• Tanvi: The Great, directed by Anupam Kher, focuses on inclusive storytelling, featuring a 21-year-old woman with autism.

Why It Matters: Indian cinema makes a significant global impact with diverse films vying for the 98th Academy Awards.