Ramayana Enters the Oscars Race, Makers Submit Consideration for the 99th Academy Awards

Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana Part 1” shows no signs of slowing down at the box office. With positive reactions and praise consistently pouring in, the mythological epic has now been submitted for consideration for the 99th Academy Awards. Following the selection of the Marathi film “Gondhal” in the International Feature Film category and the news of “Ramayana” entering the Oscar race, other Indian films are encouraged to seek recognition independently.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Submits for Consideration at the 2026 Oscars

 

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Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dube as Lakshman, and Rocking Star Yash as Ravan, it is raining praise and compliments for “Ramayana.” Released on the festive occasion of Diwali on Nov. 5, the film has been much loved by fans, cinephiles, celebrities, and film critics. 

The cinematic spectacle has now been submitted for consideration for the Oscars. Other films can also submit itself for consideration through the general entry process. Reportedly, it should complete a theatrical run of at least seven consecutive days in a qualifying US metropolitan area, with the prescribed daily screenings. These areas include Los Angeles County, New York City, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Atlanta. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, “Ramayana” has raked in a total India gross collection of Rs 541.47 crore as of day 7, 12:30 PM IST.

Mounted on a Rs 2000 crore budget, the film also features Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chadha, Shobana, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Sunny Deol in key roles.