Why ‘Dhurandhar’ lost to ‘Gondhal’ in Oscar race; jury member EXPLAINS

Following a thorough assessment by the panel, the Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been selected as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. The movie earned the nod due to its remarkable portrayal of the depth of Indian traditions and culture. Meanwhile, the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ managed just four votes out of the fourteen panel members, paving the way for ‘Gondhal’ to advance to next year’s Best International Feature Film competition.