And The Oskar Goes To, Olu and Uyare among 28 films competing for India’s Oscar entry

It’s that time of the year when films from various languages across India are considered for the Oscar submission. The selection process of India’s Oscar entry this year is currently taking place in Kolkata. As per reports, 28 films are in contention this year, which includes three from Malayalam – ‘And The Oskar Goes To’, ‘Olu’ and ‘Uyare’.

‘Andhadhun’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Badhaai Ho’, ‘Badla’, ‘Super Deluxe’ and ‘Vada Chennai’ are some of the other popular films in contention. The selection process is said to have commenced on Wednesday and the results are expected to be announced on Sunday (September 22). Actor-turned-filmmaker Aparna Sen is the chairperson of the committee. Other members from the jury include Pratim D Gupta, Ashoke Viswanathan, Sujay Dutta Ray, Padmanabha Dasgupta and Debojyoti Mishra.

Here’s the list of 28 movies that are reportedly in contention for India’s official entry to the Oscar Awards:

1) Anandi Gopal

2) Andhadhun

3) And The Oscar Goes To

4) Article 15

5) Baba

6) Badhaai Ho

7) Badla

? Bulbul Can Sing

9) Chaal Jeevi Laiye!

10) Dear Comrade

11) Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Jaa Riya Hoon

12) Gully Boy

13) Hellaro

14) Kesari

15) Konttho

16) Kurukshetra

17) Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005

18) Nagarkirtan

19) Olu

20) Oththa Seruppu Size 7

21) Pahuna: The Little Visitors,

22) Super Deluxe

23) Tarikh – A Timeline

24) The Tashkent Files

25) Uri: The Surgical Strike,

26) Uyare

27) Vada Chennai

28) Bandishala