“Chhello Show was a unanimous decision by the jury. Out of the 17, all of them said we need this film. We are never inside so this was completely the jury’s decision. They said it is an Indian film that should go (for Oscar).” When asked if RRR or The Kashmir Files were in the race, he said, “The Kashmir Files and RRR were nowhere in front of this. The jury wanted this film only. They said there was no second or third film.” The Chhello Show has made it to the Oscar shortlist in the Best International Film category, while RRR’s Naatu Naatu is shortlisted in Best Original Song category. The final nominations for the Academy Awards will be announced on January 24.