‘Kantara-1, Mahavatar Narasimha’ in the Oscar yard!

Hombale Films, the proud production house of Indian cinema, has set another milestone on the global stage. 2025’s global hit films ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and ‘Mahavatara Narasimha’ have officially made it to the general admission list of major categories including the world’s highest film award, the Oscars ‘Best Picture’.

Best Picture Category: Both these films are eligible to compete for the Oscars’ most prestigious category, ‘Best Picture’. It is a tribute to the power and global quality of stories of Hombale Films.

Revolution in the world of animation: ‘Mahavatara Narasimha’ has emerged as a strong contender not only for ‘Best Film’ but also for ‘Best Animated Feature Film’. It made history by being the first Indian animation film to be selected in this category.

Achievements of Hombale Films: It is noteworthy that out of only five films from India in the Oscars’ general list this year, two films are from the Hombale Institute.

While Rishabh Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ captivated the world with its cultural roots, Ashwin Kumar’s ‘Mahavatara Narasimha’ created a new sensation with its visual splendor. Both these films will now compete in the major Oscar categories like Best Director, Best Actor, Cinematography and Screenplay.

It is a very proud moment for Vijay Kiraganduru-led Hombale Films, which has been taking Indian stories internationally with the highest quality.

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