Ramayana enters the race for the 99th Oscars
Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has reportedly been submitted for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards.
According to a report by NDTV, the makers have initiated the submission process even as Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category.
However, the selection of an official Indian entry does not prevent other Indian productions from independently seeking recognition at the Oscars.
Films that satisfy the Academy’s eligibility conditions can enter the competition through the general submission route. For films targeting the general categories, one of the key requirements is a consecutive seven-day theatrical release in an eligible metropolitan area in the United States.
Qualifying locations include major film markets such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
The International Feature Film category operates differently, with each country traditionally selecting a single official representative through its own nomination process.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The ensemble cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on March 14, 2027.