The mythology-based animated film ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ has now qualified to compete in the 98th Academy Awards. From the moment of its release, this movie won the hearts of audiences and earned hundreds of crores. Now, it has also made its mark in the international competition. The final Oscar nominations list will be announced on January 22, 2026.

‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ is one of the most successful films of 2025. The movie collected over 300 crores at the box office, proving that animated films can also achieve massive success on a grand scale. It has now secured a chance for nomination in the ‘Animated Feature Film’ category, raising hopes of bringing honor to India.Fossil Men Leather Bronson Analog Black Dial Watch-Me3219, Band Color-Brown

The film was produced by Hombale Films and directed by Ashwin Kumar. The story is based on the Narasimha Purana, Vishnu Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Released on July 25, the movie was screened in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages.

Not just in India, but across much of the world, the film received excellent responses and grossed a total of 326 crores. Having qualified for the Oscar competition, the movie is back in the headlines.Bigg Boss Kannada 12: Kiccha Sudeep Applauds Rakshita Shetty – A Big Twist in the House! Full Details Here

This year, 35 animated films are competing for Oscar nominations. If ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ secures a spot in the final list, it would become the first Indian animated film to be nominated for an Oscar.

Oscar nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026. From India, Neeraj Ghaywan’s directed film ‘Homebound’ has already been officially selected for the ‘Best International Feature’ category, adding another moment of pride.