PremiumAfter Laapataa Ladies, Randeep Hooda's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar gets submitted for Oscars 2025
After Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan’s Laapataa Ladies, Randeep Hooda’s Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is now submitted to the 97th Academy Awards.
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Last Updated: 04.12 PM, Sep 24, 2024
It was just yesterday when it was announced that Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies was picked up as India's official entry to Oscars 2025. While the country was celebrating the news, now another Hindi film has made it to the upcoming 97th Academy Awards and it is Randeep Hooda's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The film brilliantly explores the life of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodhar Savarkar with Hooda's impressive performance.
Randeep Hooda's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar submitted for the Oscars
Today, on September 24, Randeep Hooda, along with the producer of the film Sandip Singh announced the big news on their social media account. Sharing the poster of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, they revealed that the film was officially submitted for the Oscars 2025.
The post was captioned: "Honored and humbled! Our film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar has officially been submitted for the Oscars. Thank You FILM FEDERATION OF INDIA for this remarkable appreciation. This journey has been incredible, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. #WhoKilledHisStory"
Take a look at their post below:
Netizens react to Swatantrya Veer Savarkar's submission for the Oscars
As soon as the news was announced, fans took to the comments section and expressed their excitement. One fan wrote: "Yay... This film totally deserves an Oscar" while another one wrote: "Awesome Finally getting its due". A third one wrote: "Your dedication, creativity, and passion have brought you here. Congratulations."
Directed by Hooda, this biopic promises a compelling portrayal of the Indian freedom fighter played masterfully by Randeep Hooda.
Where to watch Swatantrya Veer Savarkar on OTT?
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar starring Randeep and Ankita Lokhande is streaming on ZEE5. You can also watch the film on OTTplay Premium with a subscription. The film was theatrically released earlier this year on March 22, 2024, in two languages - Hindi and Marathi. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates from the world of streaming and films.
