The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of 301 films that are eligible for the 95th Academy Awards. It includes movies that can officially compete in various categories but this does not guarantee that they will advance in the final nominations of the Oscars 2023 that will be announced on January 24.
Hombale films and filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty expressed their excitement after ‘Kantara’ received two Oscar qualifications: Best Pictures and Best Actor.
Hombale films tweeted, ‘We are overjoyed to share that ‘Kantara’ has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to sharing this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it shine at the @shetty_rishab #Oscars #Kantara #HombaleFilms.’
‘Kantara’s actor-director Rishab Shetty also shared his happiness on Twitter and wrote, ‘We are overjoyed to share that ‘Kantara’ has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to sharing this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it shine at the #Oscars #Kantara @hombalefilms #HombaleFilms.’
‘Kantara’ is a period drama that tells the tale of oppression faced by tribal people on multiple fronts.
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