New Delhi: Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ and Mohanlal’s ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ have been included in the long list of films eligible for the Oscars 2022.
The two films found a place in the shortlist of 276 films which are in contention to get nominated at the 94th Academy Awards. The final list of films shortlisted for the Oscars will be announced on February 8 and the award ceremony will be broadcasted on March 27.
The production company of ‘Jai Bhim’ celebrated the news on Twitter.
“Into the #Oscars race! #JaiBhim makes it into the 276 films shortlisted by @TheAcademy for the 94th Academy Award nominations,” read the tweet from 2D Entertainment’s official account.
Into the #Oscars race!#JaiBhim makes it into the 276 films shortlisted by @TheAcademy for the 94th Academy Award nominations ?
Read the full list here ➡️ https://t.co/M70mKOzmpe@Suriya_offl #Jyotika @tjgnan @rajsekarpandian @PrimeVideoIN
— 2D Entertainment (@2D_ENTPVTLTD) January 21, 2022
The news comes after one of the scenes from ‘Jai Bhim’ had made it to the Oscars library a few days ago.
A scene from the film along with the director’s story narrative has been featured on the official YouTube channel of the Oscars. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, ‘Jai Bhim’ is a hard-hitting courtroom drama about the fight for the oppressed and caste-based discrimination.
Thank you @Suriya_offl sir for making all of us proud! Jai Bhim is hands down one of the best films in recent times. And #TGGnanavel sir, take a bow! ?????? #SceneAtTheAcademy #jaibhim pic.twitter.com/3Sf5GF7GAF
— Ajesh (@ajesh_ashok) January 18, 2022
The film features Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who dedicated his life fighting for the oppressed without charging a single penny.
And in the Oscars’ video, Gnanavel can be seen discussing how the story narrative was formed and executed.
