Mahavatar Narsimha, filmmaker Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated feature, has been named one of 35 films eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 16. The official shortlist will be released on December 16, putting the picture in contention for one of animation's most coveted awards.

Mahavatar Narsimha enters the list of Oscars 2026

The film's eligibility is based on its qualifying commercial theatrical run in the United States, which featured a minimum of seven consecutive days in one venue with at least three showing per day, one between 6 and 10 p.m. The Academy specifies the qualifications for consideration in this category.