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.