Updated On: 09 January, 2026 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 201 eligible films that qualify for the prestigious Best Picture category. Having met the requirements, Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha placed have themselves among the potential contenders

Kantara Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha
Hombale Films, one of India’s most celebrated and visionary production houses, has reached yet another prestigious milestone on the global stage. Two of its highly acclaimed films from 2025 - Mahavatar Narasimha and Kantara: Chapter 1 - have been officially submitted to the Oscar General Entry List, marking a proud and historic moment for Indian cinema.
The Oscar contention list represents the initial eligibility stage of the Academy Awards. Films that meet the Academy’s criteria can submit themselves for consideration across general categories by fulfilling eligibility requirements, paying fees and completing the formal submission process.