The newest and sensational replace reveals that the Indian film Homebound (Hindi) has been shortlisted for the Greatest International Feature Film category on the 98th Academy Awards, a.okay.a Oscars 2026.
The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences on Tuesday introduced shortlists throughout 12 classes. Within the Greatest International Feature Film category, 15 movies have change into eligible for the ultimate nominations, and the Bollywood film has made it to this elite checklist. Last nominations shall be introduced on January 22, 2026. Homebound transferring one step nearer to the Oscars is unquestionably a surreal second for Indian cinema lovers.
The opposite movies shortlisted alongside Homebound embody Argentina’s Belén, Brazil’s The Secret Agent, France’s It Was Simply an Accident, Germany’s Sound of Falling, Iraq’s The President’s Cake, Japan’s Kokuho, Jordan’s All That’s Left of You, Norway’s Sentimental Worth, Palestine’s Palestine 36, South Korea’s No Different Selection, Spain’s Sirât, Switzerland’s Late Shift, Taiwan’s Left-Handed Lady, and Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab.
Homebound producer Karan Johar expressed his pleasure on social media, writing, “I’m not positive I can articulate how proud, elated, and over the moon I’m with the journey of #HOMEBOUND… all of us @dharmamovies are privileged to have this proud and essential film in our filmography.”
Homebound is India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards within the Greatest International Feature Film category. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. The film explores caste and non secular biases in India and follows two buddies as they combat in opposition to them whereas attempting to construct their lives. The film is at present streaming on Netflix. Try our assessment to learn how it’s.