evidence: Five Indian films may be headed to the Oscars this year, under major categories including 'Best Picture' and 'Best Actor'. The development comes mere weeks after Gujarati film Chhello Show was shortlisted in the Best International Film category and RRR's catchy 'Naatu Naatu' was shortlisted in the 'Best Original Song' category. [...] "Big announcement: The Kashmir Files has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023 in the first list of The Academy . It’s one of the five films from India. I wish all of them very best. A great year for Indian cinema," tweeted Agnihotri. [...] Meanwhile, Kannada film Kantara has made it to the Oscars qualification list in the ‘Best Picture and ’Best Actor' categories. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the blockbuster had minted ₹400 crores at the box office worldwide last year.