"Kantara," the highly acclaimed Sandalwood film directed by Rishab Shetty, was a sensation in Telugu and Hindi as well and emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2022. The production house Hombale Films announced exciting news for the film's fans, revealing that it has been nominated for two categories in the upcoming Oscars: Best Picture and Best Actor. The makers announced that the final nominations will be revealed on January 24th, 2023, and fans eagerly await to see if "Kantara" will make the cut. The film received widespread praise for the terrific performance of Rishab Shetty and the supporting cast including Sapthami Gowda, Kishore and others, as well as the music composed by Anjaneesh Loknath. Honable Films tweeted as "We are overjoyed to share that 'Kantara' has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to share this journey ahead with all of your support. Can’t wait to see it