The compositions from Malayalam movie Jalam and Indo-Australian film Salt Bridge are among the 74 songs contending for nominations in the Best Original Song category at the 88th Academy Awards. (Also Read: Amol Palekar and Jury Pick Court as India's Oscar Entry)
Bhoomiyilenghanumundo, Koodu Vaykkan, Pakalppaathi Chaari and Yaathra Manoradhamerum are songs from Jalam fighting for a spot in the category, as mentioned on the official website of the awards.
The film stars Priyanka Nair, Prakash Bare and is directed by M Padmakumar.
As many as seven songs from Salt Bridge, which stars Rajeev Khandelwal and Usha Jadhav, have made it to the long list.
Two Kannada films Rangitaranga and Care of Footpath 2, which stars television actress Avika Gor along with actors Esha Deol and Deep Pathak, are among the 305 movies that made it to the list of eligible movies for the 88th Academy Awards.
The official Twitter account for Care of Footpath 2, which is directed by Kishan Shrikanth, shared on Wednesday:
— #CareofFootpath2 (@CareofFootpath2)Konkani film Nachom-ia Kumpasar is also up against these films.
Hindi film Hemalkasa along with Indo-Australian movie Salt Bridge will also compete with the other movies. (Also Read - Oscars 2016: He Named Me Malala, Amy in Documentary Shortlist )
Chaitanya Tamhane's debut Marathi movie Court is India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category.
Directed by John Madden, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is also among the 305 movies. It features Dev Patel and Tina Desai.
Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic World, also part of the list, saw Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan in a pivotal role.
