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20 ENTERTAINMENT January 9, 2026 www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know Marathi Film ‘Dashavatar’ Enters Oscars 2026 Contention List, Makers Celebrate “Milestone Moment” A head of the 96th Academy Awards, filmmaker Subodh Khanolkar’s Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’ has entered the Oscars contention list, the mak- ers confirmed on Sunday. In an official social media announcement, Zee Studios Official shared the film’s latest milestone. “First Marathi Film to Enter the Oscar Contention List. Born of red soil. Carried by tradition. Now global. Dasha- vatar is heading towards the Oscars!,” the caption read. With this, ‘Dashavatar’ has also become the first-ever Marathi film to make it to the prestigious list, thus of- ficially joining the race for the Oscar. The film’s production house, Ocean Film Company, added, “A milestone moment for us and for Marathi cinema. Dashavatar, Ocean Film Company’s debut film, in Oscars is a testament to passion, belief, and relentless effort of our entire Team! Honoured and grateful to see Marathi storytelling shine on a global platform.” Director Subodh Khanolkar initially confirmed the se- lection on Instagram along with a screenshot of the mail that he received from the Academy. “I received an email that ‘Dashavatar’ has been select- ed in the main competition of the Academy Awards (Main open film category – contention list). I was satisfied with the hard work we all have put in for the past several years. This satisfaction is not only because ‘Dashavatar’ has been selected, but because our Marathi film can stand up globally…Dashavtar is probably the first Marathi film selected in the main competition category. This is the only Marathi film among the 150+ films selected from thousands of films. And this is the first Marathi movie to be shown in the Academy Screening Room!” he wrote. Written and directed by Subodh Khanolkar, ‘Dashava- tar’ features Dilip Prabhavalkar in the lead role alongside actors like Mahesh Manjrekar, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Menon, Priyadarshini Indalkar, Vijay Kenkare, Ravi Kale, Abhinay Berde, Sunil Tawade, Aarti Wadagbalkar, and Lokesh Mittal. Made under the banner of Zee Studios, Ocean Film Company, and Ocean Art House Production, the film is produced by Sujay Hande, Onkar Kate, Subodh Khanol- kar, Ashok Hande, Aditya Joshi, Nitin Sahasrabudhe, Mrunal Sahasrabudhe, Sanjay Dubey, and Vinayak Joshi. ‘Dashavatar’ opened in theatres on September 12, 2025. According to The Hollywood Reporter, nominations across all categories will be decided from January 12-16, 2026, and announced on January 22, 2026. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. -ANI PHOTO:COURTESY ANI M egastar Chiranjeevi is back on the big screens with his movie ‘Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu’, which is slated to release in theatres worldwide on January 12. The makers have finally released the film’s trailer. Written and directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Nayanthara, Chiranjeevi, and Venkatesh Daggubati. Billed as a family entertainer, the movie is expected to be full of humour and action, centring on Chiranjeevi. As per the trailer, Chiranjeevi plays the role of a former operative with the national security agencies who falls in love with Nayanthara and decides to become a devoted family man. The trailer began with Chiranjeevi’s high-octane action scenes, showcasing the skills that cemented his position in the entertainment industry as the megastar. It was followed by the entry of Nayanthara and her heartfelt chemistry with Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi’s character in the filmmarks a return to full-fledged comedy, a genre many fans have long as- sociated with his most iconic performances. Venkatesh Daggubati and Chiranjeevi’s playful banter was one of the highlights of the trailer. The megastar shared the movie trailer on his Insta- gram. The film is produced by Sahu Garapati & Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertain- ments banners. The music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. Chiranjeevi will also be seen in the film ‘Vishwambha- ra’ which is being directed by Vassishta and produced by UV Creations. From this chaos emerges the long-awaited saviour, brought to life by Chiranjeevi in a commanding, larger-than-life avatar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Trisha Krishnan, Ashika Ranganath, and Kunal Kapoor, with Mouni Roy appearing in a special number. MM Keeravani is composing the music, supported by Bheems Ceciroleo, with Chota K Naidu as cinematogra- pher and AS Prakash as production designer. -ANI Mana Shankaravaraprasad Garu Trailer Out: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati Steal Show With Their Swag, Film Out On Sankranthi 2026 PHOTO:COURTESY ANI ADVICE COLUMN Ask Sahaj: My Husband Made A Private List About Me. Reading It Destroyed Me turned into contempt, or a total disregard and disrespect for one another. According to John and Julie Gottman, experts on marital issues, contempt is the No. 1 predic- tor for divorce. It also may be a sign that appreciation or empathy are lacking in your relationship. Working through this, and repairing the issues in your marriage, may require a professional to mediate your conversations – especially since you already struggle with communication. However, you can broach this topic before deciding that a professional is necessary. 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