Who would’ve thought of Kanguva in Oscar 2025 Contenders?
Suriya’s Kanguva, a film that didn’t quite smash it at the box office, is now strutting its stuff on the Oscars 2025 contenders list!
The internet is going wild, and we can’t help but join the party.
Oscars 2025 Contenders:
So here’s the tea: Kanguva may not have been the blockbuster everyone expected, wrapping up with a box office total of Rs. 96 crores.
Yeah, it fell short of that 100-crore milestone, but hold on to your popcorn because this film is now rubbing shoulders with 323 other global movies aiming for Oscar glory.
Yep, you read that right!
Fans of Suriya have been flipping out since the news dropped.
Social media is lit with posts celebrating this unexpected twist.
Breaking: @Suriya_offl Anna’s #Kanguva is on the list of Oscar contenders for 2025 👌 pic.twitter.com/9lLJhLUfUm
— 𝑺𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹 03 (@03_sridhar) January 7, 2025
Who knew a film that got flak for its loud sound effects and minimal supporting character arcs would land on the prestigious Oscar radar?
It’s like a plot twist in real life!
Five Indian films have made a mark in the race for the Oscars 2025, earning a spot among the 207 eligible contenders.
2025 Oscars: Best Picture Eligible Nominees List, We have 3.#Kanguva 💥#Aadujeevitham 🔥#GirlsWillBeGirls 💃
Nominations VOTING begins on Jan 8 & concludes on Jan 12.
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be ANNOUNCED on Jan 17. pic.twitter.com/5woJ8YZsmz
— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) January 7, 2025
These cinematic gems are:
Kanguva (Tamil)
Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) (Hindi)
Santosh (Hindi)
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (Hindi)
All We Imagine as Light (Malayalam)
The excitement kicks into high gear as the voting for nominations is set to begin on January 8, 2025, and will run through January 12, 2025.
With the Academy slated to unveil the final list of nominees on January 17, 2025, anticipation is reaching fever pitch among Indian cinephiles.
Fans are holding their breath to see if any of these exceptional films will make the cut and secure a coveted nomination.
Each film brings a unique narrative and cultural flavor, making this a proud moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.
The Oscars 2025 ceremony, scheduled for March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, promises to be a dazzling affair.
As the countdown to Hollywood’s biggest night begins, stay tuned for more updates and cheer for your favorite films!
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