The inclusion of the Tamil film "Kanguva," directed by Siva and featuring Suriya, in the race for the 97th Academy Awards has left fans surprised and intrigued. With the Oscars ceremony just two months away, the process of selecting and recommending films across various categories is in full swing. Among the list of 323 competing films, 207 have qualified for further consideration. Impressively, "Kanguva" is one of seven Indian films to make this shortlist.

The Indian films on the list include "Kanguva" (Tamil), "Aadu Jeevitham" (Malayalam), "Santosh" (Hindi), "Swatantra Veer Savarkar" (Hindi), "All We Imagine As Light" (Malayalam-Hindi), "Girl Will Be Girls" (Hindi-English), and "Pudul" (Bengali). Fans are actively sharing their excitement about "Kanguva's" inclusion on social media, with some also creating humorous memes about the development.

"Kanguva," released in theaters on November 14, is a period drama connecting two timelines. Directed by Siva, the movie stars Suriya alongside Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, Natti, Karunas, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Bose Venkat, and more. The film's music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, and it is produced under Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green banner. Despite its grand Rs. 300 crore budget, the film underperformed due to negative reviews, earning only Rs. 100 crore.

Following its OTT release, "Kanguva" received mixed responses. However, its inclusion in the Oscars shortlist has sparked renewed interest among fans and the film industry.