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

• 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