Six Tamil movies are shortlisted for the 2025 Academy Awards. Among the contenders, Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies (Hindi Movie) has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category.
Kollywood entry for the Oscars is big this time. Check out the list of Tamil films that have been in the race for Academy Awards next year.
Maharaja
Maharaja is a hard-hitting drama starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap. It is one of the most-watched films on Netflix. It is directed by Nithilan Swaminathan.
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah starrer Jigarthanda DoubleX is a perfect blend of action, drama, comedy, and emotions. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film is known for its brilliant story and excellent screenplay. The film is available on Netflix.
Kottukkaali
Kottukkaali, “The Adamant Girl,” is a culturally-rooted and politically relevant art film directed by PS Vinothraj. The film stars Soori and Annaben. Watch it on the Simply South OTT platform.
Vaazhai
Vaazhai is Mari Selvaraj’s real-life incident, which he directed. This film created a huge impact on audiences. It features Ponvel, Kalaiyarasan, Nikhil Vimal, and Dhivya Duraisamy in the lead roles.
Thangalaan
Thangalaan is a action adventure film starring Chiyaan Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Malavika Mohanan in the lead roles. Directed by Pa. Ranjith, the film received good reviews from the audiences. Watch it on Netflix.
Jama
Jama is all about a theru koothu artist that is made with detailed costumes, engaging performances, and live sound recording. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.