Oscar 2025 nomination: Indian short film ‘Anuja’ did wonders, see the full list here
Importance of Oscar Awards
Oscar Awards are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry. Every year people around the world eagerly wait for its nominations and winners.This time, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were held on January 23, which was held in Los Angeles.
India’s ‘Anuja’ made a place
This time from India’s side, the short film ‘Anuja’ has created history by making its place in the live action short movie category. This is a proud moment for Indian cinema.
Glimpse of 97th Oscar nomination
This year’s nominations event was hosted by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. There was a lot of enthusiasm among the audience regarding the event. Let’s take a look at the complete list of this year’s Oscar 2025 nominations.
Main category nominations
Best Supporting Actor (Actor in Supporting Role)
Yura Borisov – Anora
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Best Costume Design
A Complete Unknown – Arianne Phillips
Conclave – Lisy Christl
Gladiator II – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
Nosferatu – Linda Muir
Wicked – Paul Tazewell
Best Live Action Short Film
Alien
Anuja
I’m Not a Robot
The Last Ranger
A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent
Best Animated Short Movie
Beautiful Men
In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Best Adapted Screenplay
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
Best Original Screenplay
The Brutalist
Anora
A Real Pain
September 5
The Substance
Best Picture
Anora – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Nominees to be determined
A Complete Unknown – Fred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman
Conclave – Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman
Dune: Part Two – Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe and Denis Villeneuve
Emilia Pérez – Nominees to be determined
I’m Still Here – Nominees to be determined
Nickel Boys – Nominees to be determined
The Substance – Nominees to be determined
Wicked – Marc Platt
Best Director
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbett
A Complete Unknown – James Mangold
Emilia Perez – Jacques Audiard
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Actress in Supporting Role
Monika Barbara – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Proud moment for Indian cinema
India’s ‘Anuja’ reaching Oscar nomination is a symbol of the fact that Indian cinema is rapidly making its mark at the international level. This achievement has opened the doors of new possibilities for India’s film industry.
conclusion
Oscar nominations 2025 have honored many outstanding films and artists. The name of India’s ‘Anuja’ being included in this list is a big success for Indian cinema. Now all eyes are on the announcement of the winners of the 97th Academy Awards.
