Hombale Films Makes a Big Splash at the Oscars: ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ Enter the Best Picture List
India’s celebrated production house Hombale Films has achieved another global milestone on the world cinema stage.
Two of 2025’s standout Indian releases—Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha—have officially secured places on the Oscars’ General Entry List in major categories, including the prestigious Best Picture category at the Academy Awards.
Key Highlights
Best Picture Contention:
Both films are eligible to compete in the Oscars’ most coveted category—Best Picture—a testament to the global appeal and storytelling strength of Hombale Films.
Animation Breakthrough:
Mahavatar Narasimha has not only entered the Best Picture list but has also emerged as a strong contender in the Best Animated Feature Film category, creating history as the first Indian animated film to be selected in this category.
Remarkable Indian Presence:
Of the five Indian films that made it to the Oscars’ General Entry List this year, two belong to Hombale Films, underlining the banner’s growing international stature.
Directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has captivated global audiences with its deep cultural roots, while Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatar Narasimha has impressed with its visual grandeur and mythological scale. Both films are also set to compete across key categories such as Best Director, Best Actor, Cinematography, and Screenplay.
For Hombale Films, led by producer Vijay Kiragandur, this marks a proud moment—one that reinforces the banner’s mission of taking powerful Indian stories to the global stage with world-class quality.
