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Tamil Survival Drama 'Gevi' Enters 2026 Oscar Race, Inspired by True Events

The Tamil survival drama 'Gevi', directed by Tamizh Dhayalan, has officially entered the race for the 98th Academy Awards. The film, inspired by true events and set in the Western Ghats, stars Aadhavan and Sheela as a couple fighting for justice against nature. It has been uploaded to the Academy Screening Room for members to view ahead of nomination voting. Producer Jagan Jayasurya expressed confidence in the film's ability to compete at the highest level of the awards.

Key Points: Tamil Film 'Gevi' Enters 2026 Academy Awards Race

  • Inspired by true events
  • Set in the Western Ghats
  • Explores survival and justice
  • Now on Academy Screening Room
  • Competing with other Indian entries
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Tamil survival drama 'Gevi' officially enters race for 98th Academy Awards

Director Tamizh Dhayalan's survival drama 'Gevi', starring Aadhavan and Sheela, is now an official contender for the 98th Academy Awards.

"The film possesses the scale, craft, and emotional resonance that align strongly with the Academy's Best Picture sensibilities. - Jagan Jayasurya"

Chennai, Jan 9

Director Tamizh Dhayalan's gripping survival drama 'Gevi', featuring Aadhavan and Sheela in the lead, has now officially entered the race for the 98th Academy Awards, becoming eligible for consideration in the Academy Awards nomination process.

Directed by Tamil Dhayalan and produced by Artuptriangles Film Kampany, 'Gevi' is a powerful survival drama inspired by true events. The film is set against the rugged landscapes of the Western Ghats and tells a compelling story of survival and fight for justice.

The film revolves around a couple living in a rural village near Kodaikanal and explores resilience, justice, and human endurance against the unforgiving forces of nature.

'Gevi' features actors Aadhavan and Sheela in the lead roles. The lead pair has been supported by an ensemble cast that included Jacqueline Lydia, Jeeva Subramanian, B. Ganesh, Vivek Mohan, and Umar Farook.

Deeply rooted in the cultural, social, and environmental realities of rural India, Gevi presented a universally resonant narrative driven by emotional depth and cinematic scale.

The film has been successfully uploaded to the Academy Screening Room (ASR), the secure digital platform through which Academy members view eligible films while voting for the final nominations.

Commenting on the film's Oscar journey, producer Jagan Jayasurya said: "As the producer of 'Gevi', I believe the film possesses the scale, craft, and emotional resonance that align strongly with the Academy's Best Picture sensibilities. The film's reception to date has reinforced our confidence that 'Gevi' can compete meaningfully at the highest level, and we are now seeking to engage in a focused, well-structured awards campaign."

As an official contender for the 2026 Academy Awards, 'Gevi' joins other notable Indian entries, including the shortlisted 'Homebound'. Academy members will cast their votes for final nominations from January 12 to January 16, 2026, with the official list of nominees set to be announced on January 22, 2026.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, a film about survival and justice from rural India getting this kind of recognition. The Western Ghats backdrop is a character in itself. Hope the Academy members connect with the emotional depth. Fingers crossed!
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Aman W
While I'm happy for the team, I hope the campaign focuses on the film's artistic merit and not just the 'Oscar bait' angle. Sometimes our films try too hard to fit a Western narrative. Let the story speak for itself.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves world cinema, this is exciting. A survival drama set in the Western Ghats sounds incredibly cinematic. The universal themes of resilience should resonate. Good luck to 'Gevi' and 'Homebound'!
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Karthik V
Jai Tamil cinema! 🎬 Aadhavan and Sheela are brilliant actors. The fact that it's inspired by true events makes it even more compelling. Hope this opens more doors for Indian regional films on the world stage.
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Nisha Z
The producer's confidence is good, but the real test is with the voters. The competition is always fierce. Still, just being in the race is a huge achievement. Let's celebrate that for now. All the best!

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