Four Indian films in different categories have been shortlisted for the Oscars 2023 awards, reported Livemint.
The shortlisted entry includes RRR’s famous catchy number Naatu Naatu in the Best Original Song category, Chhello Show called The Last Show in English in the International Feature Film, All That Breathes in the Documentary Feature Film category and The Elephant Whisperers in the Documentary Short Film category.
The Gujarati-language Chhello Show (The Last Show), which is India’s official entry for the 2023 Academy Awards in the International Feature film category, has been shortlisted for next year’s Academy Awards. Meanwhile, the track Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR has been shortlisted in the Best Original Song Category. Two films in the Documentary Feature Film category have also been shortlisted from India – All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers. The Academy announced the list of shortlisted entries in 10 categories on Wednesday night. The nominations for the Academy Awards will be announced on 24 January.
RRR’ filmmakers are rejoicing as they progress further in the race to the Oscars. The infectiously catchy song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the blockbuster Telugu film which has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards. With this, Naatu Naatu has become the first Indian song to be shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
As per the report, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body behind the awards, announced the shortlists in 10 categories: documentary feature film, documentary short film, international feature film, makeup and hairstyling, music (original score), music (original song), animated short film, live action short film, sound, and visual effects.
