Vivek Oberoi faced online backlash after praising Kantara: Chapter 1 but mistakenly referring to it as a Telugu film instead of Kannada. Netizens criticised the actor, saying a simple Google search could have avoided the error
12 January,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 201 eligible films that qualify for the prestigious Best Picture category. Having met the requirements, Kantara: Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narasimha placed have themselves among the potential contenders
09 January,2026 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Homebound continues to eye the Oscars 2026, two more Indian films are now in the race. Kantara: Chapter 1 and Tanvi: The Great have joined the eligible films for Best Picture race at the Academy Awards
09 January,2026 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gulshan Devaiah has clarified that scheduling conflicts—not payment issues—led him to turn down Yash’s Toxic. The actor chose to prioritise Kantara: Chapter 1 as his Kannada debut
08 January,2026 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
