Actor Suriya's highly ambitious, big-budget film Kanguva may not worked at the box office, but it has found a spot in the contenders list of Oscars 2025. The film was released in November 2024 and was helmed by Siva. The action-adventure featured Suriya along with Bobby Deol and Disha Patani.&nbsp; While Suriya's performance was praised by fans, the film received negative reviews for its execution, with many calling it loud and jarring.&nbsp; The film garnered more attention when actor and Suriya&rsquo;s wife Jyothika said the negative reactions to Kanguva felt like propaganda. The makers even trimmed the film by 12 minutes and re-censored it post-release due to criticism, yet the film failed to make a mark at the box office.&nbsp; Produced by KE Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green, Kanguva ends with a hint at a sequel.&nbsp;
After The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently revealed the names of 323 films eligible for the Oscars this year, 207 movies met the eligibility criteria for the Best Picture category, which also includes Kanguva. Apart from Kanguva, other films in the running for nominations are Girls will be Girls, Santosh, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, All We Imagine as Light, Putul and Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life.
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The voting for nominations is set to begin on January 8, 2025, and will conclude on January 12, 2025. The final list of nominated movies will be out on January 17, 2025.
<h2>Laapata Ladies out of Oscar race</h2>
Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film Laapata Ladies was India's official entry to Oscars 2025 this year. However, the film failed to make the shortlist of 15 movies that will vie for the big prize from the final five in the Best International Film category.&nbsp; The list included expected names like Emilia Perez and From Ground Zero but missed India's official entry.
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The news upset Indian fans who felt that another film would have done better than Laapata Ladies. The internet was abuzz with suggestions like the most obvious one, All We Imagine As Light, the much-awarded indie film by Payal Kapadia.&nbsp;
Netizens blamed the Indian authorities for not naming All We Imagine As Light and making a poor choice. They blamed the Film Federation of India for 'humiliating' the country.&nbsp; The Oscars will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood., United States.
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Entertainment: Actor Suriya's highly ambitious, big-budget film Kanguva may not have worked at the box office, but it has found a spot in the contenders list of Oscars 2025.

Actor Suriya's highly ambitious, big-budget film Kanguva may not worked at the box office, but it has found a spot in the contenders list of Oscars 2025. The film was released in November 2024 and was helmed by Siva. The action-adventure featured Suriya along with Bobby Deol and Disha Patani. While Suriya's performance was praised by fans, the film received negative reviews for its execution, with many calling it loud and jarring. The film garnered more attention when actor and Suriya’s wife Jyothika said the negative reactions to Kanguva felt like propaganda. The makers even trimmed the film by 12 minutes and re-censored it post-release due to criticism, yet the film failed to make a mark at the box office. Produced by KE Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green, Kanguva ends with a hint at a sequel. After The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently revealed the names of 323 films eligible for the Oscars this year, 207 movies met the eligibility criteria for the Best Picture category, which also includes Kanguva. Apart from Kanguva, other films in the running for nominations are Girls will be Girls, Santosh, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, All We Imagine as Light, Putul and Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life. Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light make it to BAFTA Awards 2025 longlist The voting for nominations is set to begin on January 8, 2025, and will conclude on January 12, 2025. The final list of nominated movies will be out on January 17, 2025. Laapata Ladies out of Oscar race Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film Laapata Ladies was India's official entry to Oscars 2025 this year. However, the film failed to make the shortlist of 15 movies that will vie for the big prize from the final five in the Best International Film category. The list included expected names like Emilia Perez and From Ground Zero but missed India's official entry. Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India The news upset Indian fans who felt that another film would have done better than Laapata Ladies. The internet was abuzz with suggestions like the most obvious one, All We Imagine As Light, the much-awarded indie film by Payal Kapadia. Netizens blamed the Indian authorities for not naming All We Imagine As Light and making a poor choice. They blamed the Film Federation of India for 'humiliating' the country. The Oscars will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood., United States. Best Hindi Films of 2024: From Amar Singh Chamkila to Kill

Kanguva in Oscars race? Biggest flop of 2024 included in contenders' list with 6 other Indian films

Former judges of the Madras High Court have urged the Chief Justice(CJ) to ‘not take seriously’ the comments made by actor Suriya on the recent student suicides in the state, connected with the NEET Exam. The former judges have requested the CJ to not take cognizance of the complaint so that the court is rid of unnecessary controversies.&nbsp; This comes after, Justice SM Subramaniam, a judge of the Madras High Court had written to the Chief Justice, seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against actor Suriya.

In a statement in Tamil, Suriya had expressed grief over the separate instances where three students from humble backgrounds had ended their lives due to fear and pressure ahead of the medical entrance test. The actor pointed out that it was painful that students are having to write exams to prove their eligibility at the time of a deadly pandemic.

“While Fearing for their lives amid Coronavirus pandemic and delivering justice via video conferencing, the Court orders students to go without fear and write the exams” read one of the lines in the actor’s statement. It is this line that had come to the attention of the judge, which led to him seeking initiation of contempt proceedings.

In his letter to the Chief Justice, the judge mentioned that, “the statement reveals that the Hon’ble Judges are afraid of their own life and rendering justice through video conferencing. While so, they have no morale to pass orders directing the students to appear for NEET exam without fear”.

Justice Subramaniam opined that the statement amounts to Contempt of Court, as it questioned the integrity and devotion of the judges and the judicial system of the country, to the extent of threatening the public confidence in the judiciary.

The actor’s statement urged society to raise a collective voice against NEET, which burns down the aspirations of children from humble backgrounds who wish to be doctors. He had also termed NEET as a ‘Manu Neethi test’, claiming that it denies students opportunities and also takes away their lives. Suriya had also cautioned parents and teachers to be alert and pay more attention to the education system which does not consider the welfare of students.

In their letter, the former judges pointed out the good social work done by the actor via his Trust in providing higher education and placements for hundreds of poor students. “We should show generosity and magnanimity in leaving the matter without any cognizance” said a portion of the statement signed by Retd. Justice K Chandru, on behalf of five former Judges.

Former judges of the Madras High Court have urged the Chief Justice(CJ) to ‘not take seriously’ the comments made by actor Suriya on the recent student suicides in the state, connected with the NEET Exam.

Former judges of the Madras High Court have urged the Chief Justice(CJ) to ‘not take seriously’ the comments made by actor Suriya on the recent student suicides in the state, connected with the NEET Exam. The former judges have requested the CJ to not take cognizance of the complaint so that the court is rid of unnecessary controversies. This comes after, Justice SM Subramaniam, a judge of the Madras High Court had written to the Chief Justice, seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against actor Suriya. In a statement in Tamil, Suriya had expressed grief over the separate instances where three students from humble backgrounds had ended their lives due to fear and pressure ahead of the medical entrance test. The actor pointed out that it was painful that students are having to write exams to prove their eligibility at the time of a deadly pandemic. “While Fearing for their lives amid Coronavirus pandemic and delivering justice via video conferencing, the Court orders students to go without fear and write the exams” read one of the lines in the actor’s statement. It is this line that had come to the attention of the judge, which led to him seeking initiation of contempt proceedings. In his letter to the Chief Justice, the judge mentioned that, “the statement reveals that the Hon’ble Judges are afraid of their own life and rendering justice through video conferencing. While so, they have no morale to pass orders directing the students to appear for NEET exam without fear”. Justice Subramaniam opined that the statement amounts to Contempt of Court, as it questioned the integrity and devotion of the judges and the judicial system of the country, to the extent of threatening the public confidence in the judiciary. The actor’s statement urged society to raise a collective voice against NEET, which burns down the aspirations of children from humble backgrounds who wish to be doctors. He had also termed NEET as a ‘Manu Neethi test’, claiming that it denies students opportunities and also takes away their lives. Suriya had also cautioned parents and teachers to be alert and pay more attention to the education system which does not consider the welfare of students. In their letter, the former judges pointed out the good social work done by the actor via his Trust in providing higher education and placements for hundreds of poor students. “We should show generosity and magnanimity in leaving the matter without any cognizance” said a portion of the statement signed by Retd. Justice K Chandru, on behalf of five former Judges.

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Kanguva in Oscars race? Biggest flop of 2024 included in contenders' list with 6 other Indian films

Former judges back actor Suriya’s social work as Madras HC judge seeks contempt proceedings against him