India’s ‘Homebound’ Heads to Oscars 2026 Before Theatrical Debut

Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ has been chosen as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. The movie stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. The team is thrilled by this honor. The film’s director and others involved expressed how significant it is to represent Indian cinema internationally. ‘Homebound’ will be released in India on September 26, 2025. The film had its debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, even before its release in India. Critics have already praised the movie.