'Ramayana' to win Oscars Even if it is not an official entry, there is a chance to compete

The much-awaited film 'Ramayana' is taking steps towards seizing another rare opportunity. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey in the lead roles. It is gaining huge grosses around the world. The film has been submitted for consideration at the 2027 Oscars.

According to NDTV, 'Ramayana: Part 1' has been sent for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards. Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's official entry in the International Film Section. This is not to say that 'Ramayana' does not have Oscar chances. This is because films can apply on their own to compete in categories other than the International Film Section, irrespective of the country's official choice.

However, the academy has imposed some rules for this. The film must have been screened for at least seven consecutive days in an eligible city in the United States. In addition to this, other qualifications prescribed by the academy should also be fulfilled. Once these conditions are fulfilled, the filmmaker or distributor can submit the necessary documents and send the film for the consideration of the awards. Therefore, even if another film is selected as India's official entry, 'Ramayana' may try to compete in other categories.

The International Film Division will have a separate policy. Usually, only one film from each country is officially selected. However, the academy has recently made changes to the rules. Films that have won acclaimed awards in some international film festivals have the opportunity to qualify for this section even if they do not have an official selection of country. An example of this is the film 'Ang' made in Naga language. It deserves Oscar consideration when it wins the Platform Award at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.