Rishab Shetty's film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' has become eligible for the 98th Academy Awards' Best Picture category, alongside three other Indian films. Actor Vivek Oberoi congratulated the team, emphasizing the film's portrayal of Tulu traditions and its global resonance. The film, a prequel to the 2022 hit 'Kantara,' has also achieved significant box office success, becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.