The latest movie Homebound by award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan has been selected officially as India’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2026. This is creating buzz in the Indian movie industry as the film will be the representative from India on one of the world’s biggest cinematic platforms.
Produced by Dharma Productions, Homebound has a talented ensemble of Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. The movie has been appreciated for its sensitive approach to storytelling, in line with the emotional as well as cultural reality of India.
Responding to the accolade, movie producer Karan Johar was thankful and elated. “We are deeply honoured and humbled that HOMEBOUND has been selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards… Neeraj Ghaywan’s labour of love is sure to a find a home in a million hearts across the world”
Director Neeraj Ghaywan, who has won awards for films like Masaan and Geeli Pucchi, also expressed his emotional response: “I’m deeply honoured that Homebound has been chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars. Rooted in the love for our land and our people, it carries the essence of the home we all share. To take our stories to the world and represent India at one of the biggest global stages for cinema is both humbling and a matter of pride, and for this I’m extremely grateful.”
Homebound extends Ghaywan’s legacy of socially conscious storytelling, and its selection has invited aspirations for a big Indian presence at the 96th Academy Awards.
With strong performances, a riveting narrative, and international appeal, Homebound is now on the global map, placing Indian cinema’s opportunity at the Oscars in focus.
