Ramayana: Part 1 has entered the race for the 99th Academy Awards, with its makers submitting the film for consideration, according to a report in NDTV. The development comes even as Marathi film Gondhal
has been selected as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category.
The two developments are not mutually exclusive. India’s official Oscar entry does not prevent other Indian films from independently seeking consideration in different categories, provided they meet the Academy’s eligibility requirements.
How Can Ramayana Qualify For The Oscars Without Being India’s Official Entry?
Films can independently enter the Oscars race if they meet the Academy’s eligibility rules. For the main categories, a film must be screened in theatres for at least seven consecutive days in an eligible US city.
These cities include Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta. The filmmaker or distributor must then submit the required entry form and film details to the Academy.
The International Feature Film category has a different process. Under the ‘one country, one film’ rule, each country can select only one official entry through its recognised selection committee. The Academy now allows international films to qualify through another route. Films that win specific awards at selected international film festivals can also enter this category independently.
Gondhal Is India’s Official Oscar Entry, Angh Also Qualifies
Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards. However, it is not the only Indian film eligible for consideration. Naga-language film Angh has also qualified for the category after winning the Platform Award at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Ramayana Box Office Collection: How Much Has The Film Earned?
Meanwhile, Ramayana: Part 1 has had a strong opening at the box office since its theatrical release on November 5. According to Sacnilk’s tracking, the film had collected Rs 346.35 crore net in India and Rs 413.90 crore gross by the end of Day 5. Its worldwide gross stood at Rs 663.90 crore at that point.
On Day 6, November 10, Ramayana continued to earn at the box office. The Week, citing Sacnilk’s estimates, reported that the film had collected Rs 414.82 crore net in India, with its domestic gross reaching Rs 494.69 crore by 7 pm. These were provisional figures, with final collections awaited.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film is based on the Indian epic and has been released in multiple languages.
