MUMBAI: Never in recent times have we seen two or more Oscar awards contending films releasing on the same day in India.

Come 24 February, this will become a reality when three Oscar award contenders -- Artist, Moneyball and My Week with Marilyn -- will release.

While The Artist is considered as the top contender for the Oscars this year, Moneyball starring Brad Pitt has also been nominated in the Best Picture category. Also releasing would be My Week with Marilyn that has been nominated in several categories like ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role‘ for Michelle.