Azmi, a stalwart in both Indian and international cinema, has been invited to join the Actors branch.

Rajamouli, the man behind the epic period spectacle 'RRR' which became the first Indian feature production to win an Academy Award in 2023, has been included in the Director's branch, while his wife Rama has been invited to the Costume Designers branch

Director of photography Varman has been invited to join the Cinematographers branch.

Independent filmmaker Rima Das, known for acclaimed and awarded titles such as 'Tora's Husband' and 'Village Rockstars', is also joining Rajamouli in the directors segment.

Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, who has backed celebrated movies such as 'Gully Boy' and 'Dil Chahta Hai', will be part of the Producers branch.

Documentary filmmaker Hemal Trivedi (Among the Believers, Saving Face) is part of the Documentary branch.

Choreographer Prem Rakshith has also received the invite to the academy

Sheetal Sharma, known for his work on movies such as Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kesari, will join Rama Rajamouli in the designers' section.