Akshay Kumar’s “Mission Raniganj” Takes the ‘RRR Route’ to Oscars: Makers Submit Film as an Independent Entry to the Academy
Despite its modest box office performance, Akshay Kumar’s Mission Raniganj has won hearts with positive audience feedback and reviews. The filmmakers are now hoping to achieve the ultimate accolade in world cinema: an Oscar.
The film is based on the true story of Jaswant Singh Gill, a mining engineer who rescued 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in West Bengal in 1989. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the incident and its heartwarming story of courage and hope.
The filmmakers have submitted Mission Raniganj for the Best International Feature Film category at the 95th Academy Awards. If shortlisted, it could become the first Indian film in over two decades to compete in the category.
Whether or not Mission Raniganj wins an Oscar, it is already a remarkable achievement for the filmmakers and the Indian film industry. The film has shown that Indian cinema is capable of producing world-class films that can resonate with audiences around the globe.
The filmmakers of Mission Raniganj have decided to independently submit the film to the Academy Awards. This means that the film will not be eligible for the Best International Feature Film award, but will be eligible to compete in every other major category, similar to RRR last year.
The specific categories in which Mission Raniganj will be competing at the Oscars have not yet been announced. However, the film is eligible for all major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
The filmmakers’ decision to independently submit the film is a bold one. The Best International Feature Film category is one of the most competitive at the Oscars, and it is rare for an Indian film to be nominated. However, the filmmakers believe that Mission Raniganj is a special film that deserves to be recognized on a global stage.
Whether or not Mission Raniganj is nominated for an Oscar, the filmmakers’ decision to independently submit the film is a significant step forward for Indian cinema. It shows that Indian filmmakers are confident in their ability to produce world-class films that can compete on the global stage.
