Oscars 2025: Indian Short Film Eligible for Oscars

The short film **'Sunflowers Were the First One to Know'** has officially qualified for the Oscars. The producer announced this exciting news in a recent post. In the live-action category of the 2025 Oscars, this Indian short film has become being considered. The team as a whole deserves congratulations!

This 16-minute short film, which is based on a Kannada folktale, is about a senior woman's search for the individual who stole her chicken.

It recently garnered the **Best Short Film award** at Cannes 2024, where it triumphed over numerous Hollywood entries. Competing against 17 short films from various languages, it took home the top prize. Additionally, **'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know'** also won first place at the Bangalore International Short Film Festival. Many cinephiles believe this film is a strong contender for an Oscar.

In recently, **'Laapataa Ladies,'** directed by Kiran Rao, the ex-wife of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, has also been selected for the 2025 Oscars as India�s official entry. The Film Federation of India submitted this film, which stars Sparsh Srivatsava, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha, and others in lead roles. Released recently, it has been a significant success.