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Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ Officially Submitted for Oscar 2027
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Indian epic‑drama ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has been entered for the 99th Academy Awards, following an independent submission route.
The mythological feature ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, has been formally submitted for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards slated for 2027. The producers opted for the independent entry pathway, bypassing the traditional national selection process, to place the film directly on the Oscar ballot.
The submission marks a rare move for an Indian epic to seek recognition in the Best International Feature Film category without prior endorsement from the Film Federation of India. Industry observers note that the film’s high production values and contemporary retelling of the ancient saga could appeal to global voters.
If shortlisted, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ would join a limited pool of Indian titles that have previously reached the Oscars stage, underscoring the growing ambition of Bollywood to compete on the world’s most prestigious cinematic platform.
The submission marks a rare move for an Indian epic to seek recognition in the Best International Feature Film category without prior endorsement from the Film Federation of India. Industry observers note that the film’s high production values and contemporary retelling of the ancient saga could appeal to global voters.
If shortlisted, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ would join a limited pool of Indian titles that have previously reached the Oscars stage, underscoring the growing ambition of Bollywood to compete on the world’s most prestigious cinematic platform.