With the 98th Academy Awards approaching, the Oscars voting system has been spotlighted. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, comprising over 10,000 professionals from 17 branches, uses branch‑specific voting to nominate and a preferential ballot for Best Picture. A new rule now obligates members to watch every nominated film before casting votes, aiming for fairness. Final voting concluded on March 5, with winners to be announced on March 15.
Koimoi’s Mollywood box‑office verdict page now tracks Malayalam releases from 2024‑2026, listing worldwide and India collections, opening figures and profit verdicts. The data shows blockbuster performances such as Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra (₹305.17 cr worldwide, Super Duper Hit) and Thudarum (₹237.76 cr,...