last 10 oscar entries from india

Sep 23, 2024

2025: Laapataa Ladies

Directed by Kiran Rao, this film is a satirical take on patriarchy set in rural India

2024: Last Film Show (Chhello Show)

A coming-of-age drama directed by Pan Nalin, it tells the story of a young boy’s love for cinema

2023: RRR

Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, this epic action drama is set in the 1920s and follows two Indian revolutionaries

2022: Koozhangal (Pebbles

Directed by P. S. Vinothraj, this Tamil film portrays a father-son journey through a drought-stricken village.

2021: Jallikattu

Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, this Malayalam film is about a bull that escapes and causes chaos in a village.

2020: Gully Boy

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, this film is inspired by the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.

2019: Village Rockstars

Directed by Rima Das, this Assamese film tells the story of a young girl who dreams of forming a rock band.

2018: Newton

Directed by Amit V. Masurkar, this film is about a government clerk who tries to conduct free and fair elections in a conflict-ridden area.

2017: Visaranai

Directed by Vetrimaaran, this Tamil film is based on police brutality and corruption.

2016: Court

Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, this Marathi film is a courtroom drama that explores the Indian judicial system.