Esha Deol starrer Kannada film Care of footpath 2 has been selected as a lateral entry for the Academy Awards.
After Chaitanya Tamhane’s Marathi film Court, actress Esha Deol starrer Kannada film Care of footpath 2 has been selected for the upcoming 88th academy awards.
(Also read: Marathi film ‘Court’ chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars)
All India release in Nov. Esha plays the role of Meera, a bold advocate fighting for justice.1st time a Kannada film has won an Oscar entry!
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015
The actress’ mother Hema Malini says it’s a “proud” moment for her.
Wonderful news which I must share with all of u! Esha's bilingual movie in Kannada & Hindi has made a lateral entry into the 2016 Oscars!
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015
Hema took to Twitter on Saturday to share the news.
Premiere will be in LA, USA. In Oct. before release in India.
The movie will be released in Hollywood style with a lot of fanfare!— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015
Care of Footpath 2 will release in Hindi as Kill them young.
Care of Footpath 2 – Kannada Kill Them Young – Hindi pic.twitter.com/dzl0yhE1xw
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 26, 2015
Directed by Guinness world record making director Kishan Shrikanth, best known by his screen name Master Kishan, Care of footpath 2 is a sequel of the 2006 film Care of Footpath and also features actress Avika Gor.