Vivek Oberoi happy to join the Oscar race for Kantara Chapter 1: Roar of Eighters
Vivek Oberoi boosts excitement for ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ as the film has been listed among the 201 film titles eligible for the Best Picture category by the Academy. Vivek praised Rishabh Shetty and expressed his admiration for the Bhuta Kola tradition.
The Academy has unveiled its list of 317 feature films eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, with 201 titles eligible for the prestigious Best Picture category. There are four notable Indian entries in these films: Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1Anupam Kher’s tanvi the greatM. Sasikumar’s tourist familyand animation film Mahavatar NarasimhaActor Vivek Oberoi congratulated Rishabh Shetty for bringing the heart of India into the “global spotlight”,
Vivek’s The Roar of the Ancients has brought the raw, beating heart of India into the global spotlight. The soil of our land now claims its place in cinematic history. ni intiki tiskostunnam (We’re bringing home the Oscar!)!”
India Today in its review Kantara: Chapter 1wrote, “The climax and Guliga sequences of the prequel deserve special mention and repeated viewings. Rishabh Shetty, as an artist, is truly a force of nature in these moments. With such captivating visuals and such an inspiring story, one can’t help but love the world of Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara.”
The film stars Rishaan Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah and others in important roles. The film was a prequel to Kantara (2022), also directed by Rishabh, in which he played an important role.
Kantara: Chapter 1 Released theatrically on October 2, 2025.
