Melbourne: Dangal, Pink and Kasav: Turtle are among the nine films nominated for the inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts’ best Asian film award.

The award, which was announced earlier this year alongside AACTA’s Asia International Engagement Program, acknowledges the finest Asian films of the last 12 months, reflecting the popularity and importance of Asian films in Australia. The winner of the award, determined by the Best Asian Film Grand Jury led by Oscar and multiple AFI and AACTA Award — winning actor Russell Crowe, will be announced in Sydney in December.