Ramayana Oscars 2027: Ranbir Kapoor's Epic Submitted for 99th Academy Awards Consideration

Ramayana is heading to the Oscars. The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 have submitted the film for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, NDTV reported exclusively on November 10, 2026. The Ramayana Oscars 2027 bid puts Ranbir Kapoor's epic in the race for the biggest prize in world cinema — not as India's official entry, which is the Marathi film Gondhal, but through the independent route open to any film meeting the Academy's eligibility rules. One note of caution: when the Indian Express asked the film's spokesperson to confirm it, they did not — so for now, the news rests on NDTV's exclusive report.

Ramayana Oscars 2027: What the Makers Submitted

The submission covers the general categories, so Ramayana can be considered for awards such as Best Picture if it clears the Academy's eligibility checks. It is not competing for Best International Feature Film — that is what a country's official entry is for, and India has already picked Gondhal for that category. Ramayana has instead submitted itself directly, the same independent route other Indian films have used before. It missed the September 7 deadline for official-entry eligibility, so the independent path was the only way in.

• NDTV reported exclusively on November 10, 2026, that Ramayana: Part 1 has been submitted for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards.
• India's official entry for Best International Feature Film is the Marathi film Gondhal — Ramayana is entering independently, in the general categories.
• The 99th Academy Awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on March 14, 2027.
• Ramayana released worldwide on November 5, 2026, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
• The film's spokesperson did not confirm the submission — the report rests on NDTV's exclusive.

How Ramayana Qualifies for the Oscars

Any feature film longer than 40 minutes can enter the Oscars race if it meets the Academy's rules on release, geography and screenings. Ramayana's makers are relying on the film's huge North American release to clear them. The Indian Express explained the criteria after the NDTV report — the film's case rests on three requirements plus one deadline.

1. Complete a qualifying run in one of six designated US metro areas: LA County, New York City, the Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth or Atlanta. Ramayana has released in over 1,000 locations across North America.
2. Run for at least seven consecutive days in commercial cinemas in one of those areas, with at least three shows every day.
3. Meet the Academy's RAISE standards on representation and inclusion.
4. Apply in time: for films released between July 1 and December 31, the last date is November 12.
5. Then wait: the shortlist comes on December 15, 2026, and final nominations on January 21, 2027.

Ramayana Oscars: Key Dates to Watch

The application window closes on November 12, just two days after the news broke. The Academy announces its shortlists on December 15, 2026 — the first real test, and most submitted films do not make it that far. The final nominations follow on January 21, 2027, and the winners are revealed in Los Angeles on March 14, 2027.

Why the Oscars Race Matters for Indian Cinema

India has been here before, and the precedent is encouraging. RRR was not India's official entry either — the country picked Chhello Show that year — yet its song Naatu Naatu won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023, after its makers campaigned it in the general categories. Ramayana is attempting the same kind of run with a bigger canvas: a two-part epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari, produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios with eight-time Oscar-winning VFX house DNEG, and scored by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman.

There is also a wider Indian presence in this year's race. Gondhal carries the official flag in the International Feature category, and the Naga-language film Angh became eligible there after winning the Platform Award at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Indian cinema has three routes into the 99th Academy Awards — an unusually strong year.

Ramayana Box Office: The Run Behind the Oscars Push

The submission lands on top of a record-breaking theatrical run. Released on November 5, 2026, Ramayana: Part 1 had grossed over Rs 403.95 crore in India and approximately Rs 673.90 crore worldwide by Day 6, according to NDTV. The film also stars Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Part 2 is slated for Diwali 2028. A strong box office does not win Oscars, but it guarantees the film will be seen.

Ramayana Oscars 2027: Frequently Asked Questions

Ramayana's Oscars bid is a statement of intent as much as a submission: the makers believe their epic belongs on the world stage, not just at the Indian box office. The next milestone is December 15, when the shortlist tells us whether the Academy agrees.