Subodh Khanolkar's Marathi film 'Dashavatar' has made history by entering the Oscar contention list for the 98th Academy Awards. This marks the first time a Marathi film has reached this stage, with the movie being one of approximately 150 films selected from thousands submitted worldwide. The film's producers and director expressed pride in seeing Marathi storytelling gain global recognition, highlighting years of effort. 'Dashavatar' is noted for its critical and commercial success in 2025, with a plot centered on a traditional folk performer.