Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Homebound Selected as India's Entry for the 2026 Oscars
The Indian film "Homebound", directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is India's entry for the 2026 Oscars.
It stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, with Janhvi Kapoor in a guest appearance.
The film tells a story of childhood friends from a north Indian village.
It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.
The India release is scheduled for September 26.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Homebound is India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars.
The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, with Janhvi Kapoor.
The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
It is based on a New York Times essay.
The movie is set for its India release on September 26.
- Who
- Neeraj Ghaywan, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
- What
- India's official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards
- When
- March 15, 2026 (Oscars); September 26 (India Release)
- Where
- Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
- Why
- To compete for the Best International Feature category
- Movie Title
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Main Actors
- Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa
- Guest Appearance
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Oscar Category
- Best International Feature
- India Release Date
- September 26
Sources
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