Director Lijo Jose Pellissery's widely acclaimed movie 'Jallikattu' has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars 2021. Chosen out of 27 films, 'Jallikattu' will be in the running to secure a nomination in the 'Best International Feature Film' category in the 2021 Academy Awards, that will be held on April 25.

Titled after the the controversial bull-taming event that is held in Tamil Nadu, the movie is adapted from a short story, titled 'Maoist', written by Hareesh S. 'Jallikattu' revolves around a group of men coming together to stop a bull that is running wild in their village. The 2019 release starring Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose and Sabumon Abdusamad, the movie won rave response from all corners and was a box-office hit as well.