R Madhavan’s directorial debut was a blockbuster.
Madhavan also 0acted as former ISRO scientist, Nambi Nayarayan in the film, which became a household name.
The film is based on former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan's life.
Madhavan told IndiaToday, "When we started making the film, I wanted Nambi Nayarayan’s story to be heard and get him the recognition that he deserved.”
“Now, this honour of being shortlisted as one of the films on the Oscars contention list. This just keeps getting better!," he added.
"I feel a great sense of gratitude and now the excitement has crept in about the Oscars. The whole team of Rocketry is going to give it the best shot,” he said.
“This feels extremely fantastic and I am sorry, I’m grinning like a Cheshire cat!” said Madhavan.