Mumbai: The makers of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ have reportedly submitted the film for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, according to NDTV.
The development comes after Marathi film ‘Gondhal’ was selected as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category.
However, the two developments are not mutually exclusive, as the Academy allows films to seek consideration independently in different categories.
Under the Academy’s eligibility rules, films competing in the general categories must complete a qualifying theatrical run of at least seven consecutive days in an eligible US city.
These include Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
Filmmakers or distributors must also submit the prescribed entry form and relevant film details to the Academy.
The International Feature Film category, however, follows a different selection process. Under the ‘one country, one film’ rule, each nation can nominate only one official entry through its designated selection body.
The Academy also offers an alternative route for international films to qualify independently.
Films that win specified awards at selected international film festivals can become eligible for consideration in the category.
Apart from Gondhal, Naga-language film Angh has also qualified for the category after winning the Platform Award at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Meanwhile, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ has continued its strong box office run since its November 5 release. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹346.35 crore net and ₹413.90 crore gross in India by Day 5, taking its worldwide gross to ₹663.90 crore.
On Day 6 (November 10), the film’s domestic net collection reportedly reached ₹414.82 crore, while its gross stood at ₹494.69 crore by 7 pm, The Week reported, citing Sacnilk. These figures were provisional, with final collections awaited.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The mythological epic has been released in multiple languages.