The film "Kuzhangal" has been nominated for an Academy Award

The film "Kuzhangal" has been nominated for an Academy Award

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: October 25 2021

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  • The debut film "Kuzhangal," directed by Vinodraj PS, will represent India at the 94th Academy Awards next year.
  • The Film Federation of India has declared that "Kuzhangal" would represent India at the Academy Awards in the International Level category.
  • The Tamil-language film portrays the character of a spoiled alcoholic husband who sets out to find and bring back his young son after a long-distressed wife leaves home.

Important Facts 

About Academy Award

  • The Academy Prizes, often known as the Oscars, are a set of awards given out in the film industry for artistic and technical achievement. They are often considered to be the most prestigious and significant awards in the entertainment industry.
  • First awarded: May 16, 1929

Oscars 2021 Winner List

  • Best Picture: Nomadland
  • Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins - "The Father"
  • Best Actress: Frances McDormand - "Nomadland"
  • Best International Feature Film: Another Round (Denmark)
  • Best Director: Chloe Zhao ("Nomadland")
  • Best Animated Feature Film: Soul
  • Best Documentary Film: My Octopus Teacher
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