India’s animated film 'Mahavatar Narsimha' has entered the Academy Awards’ initial pool for Best Animated Film, joining titles like 'Zootopia 2' and 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle'. Neeraj Ghaywan’s 'Homebound' is also in the race for Best International Feature. The Academy will shortlist nominees from large pools across categories, with documentaries competing from a list of 201 films.