Mammootty's Bramayugam Enters Oscar Space With Academy Museum Screening
Mammootty-starrer Bramayugam has achieved a major global milestone with its selection for a special screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
The Malayalam folk-horror film will be screened on February 12, 2026, as part of the Academy Museum’s curated programme Where the Forest Meets the Sea, which celebrates cinema inspired by folklore and myth from around the world.
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The honour carries added significance as Bramayugam was notably absent from major wins at the 71st National Film Awards, despite receiving strong critical acclaim for its atmospheric storytelling, striking visuals, and Mammootty’s powerful performance as Kodumon Potti.
The omission had sparked debate across the film industry, with many calling it a missed opportunity to acknowledge one of the year’s most artistically ambitious Indian films.
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Veteran actor-filmmaker Prakash Raj, who chaired the Kerala State Film Awards jury that named Mammootty Best Actor, publicly criticised the national jury, stating that the failure to recognise the performance reflected a lack of understanding of true cinematic craft.
Now, the Academy Museum’s decision to include Bramayugam is being seen as a moment of global validation. Director Rahul Sadasivan confirmed the news through an emotional social media post, describing the film as one born from the stories, fears, and silences he grew up with.
He expressed gratitude that the film has found resonance beyond language and geography, calling the selection overwhelming and deeply meaningful. The screening marks a historic first, as it is the first film featuring Mammootty to be showcased at the Academy Museum.
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The programme Where the Forest Meets the Sea, running from January 10 to February 12, places Bramayugam alongside internationally celebrated folk-horror classics such as Midsommar, The Witch, The Wicker Man, Onibaba, and Häxan.
Its inclusion firmly positions the Malayalam film within a global tradition of myth-inspired cinema, highlighting its universal themes and artistic ambition.
Following Bramayugam, Rahul Sadasivan continued his successful run with the horror drama Dies Irae, starring Pranav Mohanlal, which went on to earn over ₹40 crore at the Indian box office.
