homeboundThe critically acclaimed Hindi drama directed by Neeraj Ghaywan has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards and has now been selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as one of the contenders moving forward in the awards process.
Homebound makes Oscars 2026 shortlist in Best International Feature Film category
The film starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor was selected from a competitive list of 24 films submitted this year by the Film Federation of India, cementing its place as the country’s representative on cinema’s biggest global stage.
In the shortlist announced this week, homebound One of only 15 international films to advance to the final nominations for the Best International Feature Film award, a significant achievement for Indian cinema ahead of the Oscars, scheduled for March 2026.
homebound It tells the touching journey of two childhood friends who are striving to become police officers to earn dignity and respect in a system built on caste and socio-economic divisions.
Producer Karan Johar reacted emotionally to the film’s Oscar shortlist announcement and shared his pride on social media. He wrote, “I’m not sure I can explain how proud, excited and on cloud nine I am with the journey of #HOMEBOUND… All of us at @DharmaMovies have been blessed to have this proud and important film in our filmography… Thank you @neeraj.ghaywan for making so many of our dreams come true… It’s been a tremendous journey from Cannes to being on the Oscar shortlist! Love the entire cast and crew and teams of this very special special film!!!!!!!!! Onward and upward….. #HOMEBOUND now streaming on @netflix_in.”
The film has already gained international recognition following its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation from the audience. It was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it won the International People’s Choice Award as second runner-up.
Industry insiders and audiences have celebrated of homebound selection, seeing it as a testament to the depth of India’s cinematic storytelling. The lead cast and crew members expressed excitement as the film’s Oscar campaign progresses, with many hoping it will secure a nomination when the final list is announced early next year.
Bollywood News – Live Updates
Follow us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box Office Collection, New Movies Release, Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on IHNS.
