Chithha Outperforms All Four Oscar 2024 Shortlisted Films: Among the major films released the previous year was Sai Pallavi’s ‘Gargi,’ among other great movies. As the year progressed, the Tamil mystery thriller ‘Chithha’ captivated spectators, sending shivers down the spines of those who witnessed the horrific story. The film has made an important contribution to the genre of suspenseful cinema, leaving a lasting effect on audiences who were captivated by its strange plot.
Chithha: A Tamil Film that Shines in the Oscar 2024 Shortlist:
After making its OTT premiere, ‘Chithha’ has achieved a spectacular feat by landing a spot on the coveted Letterboxd top 50 worldwide movie list for the year 2023. ‘Chittha’ is presently ranked 37th on this prestigious list, overtaking a number of notable titles from other countries like France’s The Taste of Things’, ‘Denmark’s The Promised Land’, ‘Germany’s The Teachers’ Lounge, and Finland’s Fallen Leaves’.
Notably, these four films are among the fifteen titles nominated by the Academy for the Oscars in the very competitive ‘International Feature’ category in 2024. Surpassing these candidates on the Letterboxd top 50 list demonstrates ‘Chithha’s’ global recognition and success, establishing it as the year’s highlight international picture.
More about Chithha:
‘Chithha,’ which means “Uncle,” is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film. The film is directed by S. U. Arun Kumar and produced by Siddharth, who also stars in it. Nimisha Sajayan makes her Tamil debut as the female protagonist, alongside key parts for Baby Sahasra Shree and Baby S. Aafiyah Tasneem. Critics praised ‘Chithha’s’ fascinating tale ahead of its theatrical premiere on September 28, 2023. It not only received critical praise, but it also proved to be a box office hit.
