Kubera only South film FFI jury had a look/ Theatre Release rule overlooked

 From the South ,. Dhanush Kubera was closest that came to consideration by FFI jury that selected Indian entry for Iscars. We learn that Director R V Udhyakumar was on the jury.

Indian entry to Oscars Homebound marks Ghaywan’s return to direction after nearly a decade. The project has heavyweight backing, with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions serving as producer and acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese onboard as executive producer., Last year Aamir Khan name associated with Lapaata Ladies did the trick. However the selected film is releasing only on September 26^th and rule says the film should have had a theatrical release before coming to FFI jury.

Why Theatrical Release is Required 

• Academy Rule:

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requires each country's submitted film to have a public, non-preview theatrical run of at least seven days to ensure it is a film that was commercially distributed within its country of origin.

• Producer and Exhibitor Benefit:

This rule is also intended to provide a benefit to both the film's producers and the exhibitors (cinema owners).

The Selection Process

1.     Submission: Filmmakers submit their works to the FFI for consideration. 

2.     Eligibility: Films must meet all Academy eligibility requirements, including the mandatory seven-day theatrical run in commercial cinemas within India. 

3.     Jury Evaluation: The FFI forms a jury to evaluate the eligible films. 

4.     Final Selection: The jury votes to select one film to represent India at the Academy Awards. 

Therefore, a theatrical release is a mandatory step for a film to even be eligible for consideration as India's official Oscar entry, rather than an event that happens after the selection.