Animal To All We Imagine As Light: Movies That Competed With Laapataa Ladies For Oscars 2025 Entry

Discover all 29 submissions sent for India’s official entry to the Oscars 2025, alongside Laapataa Ladies, which ultimately won the race. This year’s diverse submissions highlight the remarkable cinematic talent emerging from India.

01 / 30
Share

Oscar 2025 Indian Film Submissions

A total of 29 Indian films were submitted for the Oscars 2025, with Laapataa Ladies triumphing over the competition and being selected for further consideration. Nonetheless, let's take a look at the complete list of submissions, showcasing the diversity and talent in Indian cinema.

02 / 30
Share

Thangalaan (2024)

Thangalaan was one of the Tamil language submissions.

03 / 30
Share

Aadujeevitham (2024)

The Goat Life or Aadujeevitha is an excellent film which was vouched for by the audience.

04 / 30
Share

Aabha (2024)

Aabha, directed by Pallab Roy, is a women-centric film that provides insight into the struggles and complexities of a woman's life. This inspiring film has made its way into the Oscar submissions.​

05 / 30
Share

Aattam (2023)

Aattam was sent to the submissions from the Malayalam film industry.

06 / 30
Share

All We Imagine A s Light (2024)

All We Imagine As Light was another tough competition to the selection with much anticipation.

07 / 30
Share

Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan (2024)

A recent release, Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan has received praise and achieved an IMDb rating of 8.2 out of 10, creating intense competition in the space.

08 / 30
Share

Ghaath (2023)

Ghaath is a Hindi language crime drama, making it to the submissions.

09 / 30
Share

Gharat Ganpati (2024)

Director Navjyot Bandiwadekar also sent his film Gharat Ganpati to the Oscar submissions.

10 / 30
Share

Hanu-Man (2024)

Hanu Man is a 2024 action-adventure film, directed by Prasanth Varma.

11 / 30
Share

Jama (2024)

Jama was one of the films with a compelling storyline and great direction by Pari Elavazhagan.

12 / 30
Share

Jigarthanda Double X (2023)

Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, this Tamil film project received a 4.5 ratings on 5.

undefined
13 / 30
Share

Maharaja (2024)

This compelling film follows a father's journey through life with his teenage daughter, proving to be a strong contender in the Oscar 2025 competition.

14 / 30
Share

Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke (2024)

This film made it to the submissions from the Marathi language list.

15 / 30
Share

Kottukkaali (2024)

The Adamant Girl or Kottukkaali is a film that explores a household governed by rigid patriarchy, highlighting the struggles and challenges.

undefined
16 / 30
Share

Ullozhukku (2024)

An intense cinatography directed by Christo Tomy, this film is a must-watch.

17 / 30
Share

Vaazhai (2024)

Vaazhai is inspired by true event and made it to the submission list in the Tamil language.

18 / 30
Share

Animal (2023)

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal gave a tough competition to Laapataa Ladies.

undefined
19 / 30
Share

Article 370 (2024)

Article 370 sheds light on the aftermath of the Kashmir incident following the abrogation of Article 370. The film garnered widespread attention and was highly praised by many for its bold depiction of the events.

20 / 30
Share

Chandu Champion (2024)

Directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan, this film chronicles the inspiring journey of Murlikant Petkar, who won India's first gold medal at the 1972 Paralympic Games.

21 / 30
Share

Good Luck (2024)

This comedy-drama follows the amusing chaos that ensues when the family of a 75-year-old woman is uncertain whether she is pregnant or not. The film delivers a rollercoaster of laughter, making it a worthy contender for Oscar submission.

undefined
22 / 30
Share

Joram (2023)

Joram is a psychological thriller that follows a father's desperate journey to protect his newborn from the haunting demons of his past.

23 / 30
Share

Kalki 2989 A.D. (2024)

Kalki 2989 A.D. is an epic sci-fi film that garnered significant recognition and became a box office hit. Given its success, it was naturally included among the submissions for the Academy Awards 2025.

24 / 30
Share

Kill (2023)

Starring Raghav Juyal, this action-packed film was highly anticipated for the Oscar selections, capturing attention with the intense performances.

undefined
25 / 30
Share

Laapataa Ladies (2024)

Laapataa Ladies successfully made its way through the submissions, earning the prestigious title of India's official entry for the Academy Awards 2025.

26 / 30
Share

Maidaan (2024)

This remarkable docu-drama spotlights the inspiring journey of national football coach Sayed Abdul Rahim, often regarded as the architect of Indian football.

27 / 30
Share

Mangalavaaram (2023)

Mangalavaaram is an impressive horror film giving much competition to the others.

undefined
28 / 30
Share

Sam Bahadur (2023)

Sam Bahadur stars Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Sheikh, depicting the life of India's first Army officer who was later promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. The film highlights his remarkable journey and significant contributions to the Indian Army.

29 / 30
Share

Srikanth (2024)

Apart from Laapataa Ladies and Animal, Srikanth gave a good competition.

30 / 30
Share

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024)

An inspiring journey of a freedom fighter made its way to the submissions, showcasing the struggle and resilience that shaped the fight for independence.

next story