Suriya’s action-adventure film Kanguva, which released on November 14, 2024, to mixed reviews, has made its way into the contenders’ list for the Oscars 2025. Directed by Siva and co-starring Bobby Deol and Disha Patani, the big-budget production surprised fans with its inclusion.
While Suriya’s performance in the film received praise, Kanguva was criticized for its execution. A cameo by Suriya’s brother, Karthi, added to the film’s buzz. Controversy arose when Suriya’s wife, actor Jyothika, called the negative reviews “propaganda.” The film, produced by KE Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green, ends with a hint at a sequel.
Suriya is now awaiting the release of Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Pooja Hegde.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently revealed a list of 323 eligible films for Oscars 2025, with 207 meeting the criteria for the Best Picture category. Other Indian films in contention include Girls Will Be Girls, Santosh, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, All We Imagine as Light, Putul, and Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life.
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Voting for the nominations will run from January 8 to January 12, 2025, with the final list of nominees to be announced on January 17, 2025.
India’s official entry to the Oscars, Kiran Rao’s Hindi drama Laapata Ladies, co-produced by Aamir Khan, failed to make the shortlist of 15 films vying for the coveted Best Picture award.
The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, United States.
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