The list of films shortlisted to select India’s official entry to the Academy Awards has been announced. The Film Federation Of India (FFI) has selected 20 films, of which one will be submitted to the Academy for the category, Best Foreign Language Film.
The Short list features 11 Hindi, 3 Marathi, 2 Tamil and 1 Malayalam, Telugu, Punjabi and Gujarati Films each.
1. Eega (Telugu)
2. 7am Arivu (Tamil)
3. Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (Tamil)
4. Akasathinte Niram (Malayalam)
5. Heroine (Hindi)
6. Paan Singh Tomar (Hindi)
7. Kahaani (Hindi)
8. Barfi! (Hindi)
9 & 10. Gangs of Wasseypur – Parts 1 & 2 (Hindi)
11. Arjun – The Warrior Prince (Hindi)
12. Gattu (Hindi)
13. Jalpari (Hindi)
14. The Dirty Picture (Hindi)
15. Ferrari Ki Sawaari (Hindi)
16. Deool (Marathi)
17. Veer Hamirji – Somnath Ni Sakhate (Gujarati)
18. Anhey Ghorey Da Daan (Punjabi)
19. Kaksparsh (Marathi)
20. Tukaram (Marathi)
