**Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar Starrer *Santosh* Selected as UK’s Submission for Oscars 2025**
The British Academy (BAFTA) has nominated the film *Santosh*, starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, as the United Kingdom’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2025. This announcement comes just two days after the Hindi film *Laapataa Ladies* was named as an entry to the Oscars 2025 by another country, marking another moment of recognition for Hindi cinema on the international stage.
*Santosh*, which features Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar in lead roles, made its premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival under the prestigious Un Certain Regard section. Following the announcement, film enthusiasts and netizens on X (formerly Twitter) expressed their excitement, sharing the official poster and celebrating the film’s selection. One user noted, “#SandhyaSuri’s Cannes Un Certain Regard title #Santosh is UK’s submission for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2025.”
According to reports from Deadline, *Santosh* was chosen by BAFTA, which was appointed by the American Academy to select the UK’s official submission for the category. The film is produced by British producers Mike Goodridge, James Bowsher, Balthazar de Ganay, and Alan McAlex, with executive producers including Ama Ampadu, Eva Yates, Diarmid Scrimshaw, Lucia Haslauer, and Martin Gerhard.
Produced under the banner of Good Chaos and co-produced by Razor Film and Haut et Court, *Santosh* is financed by the BFI (British Film Institute) and BBC Film. The feature has garnered widespread acclaim across the UK for its compelling narrative and performances.
### About *Santosh*
Directed by Sandhya Suri, *Santosh* is an investigative crime thriller set in rural Northern India. The story follows Santosh, a newly widowed woman who takes over her late husband’s role as a police constable. She becomes deeply involved in the investigation of a young girl’s murder, navigating complex social dynamics and her own personal challenges.
The film will compete alongside entries from around the world for a spot among the final five nominees, which will be announced by the Academy in January 2025.
With its selection as the UK’s official Oscar submission, *Santosh* continues to build momentum and acclaim in the international film community, highlighting powerful storytelling rooted in Indian narratives.
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