India’s Oscars entry Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category and has moved to the next voting round at the 2026 Oscars, along with 14 other films.
India’s official entry for the Oscars, Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has move one-step closer in the race for the 97th Academy Awards. The film has been named among the 15 shortlisted titles in the Best International Feature Film category.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently announced the shortlist, marking an important milestone for the Indian film as it moves forward to the next stage of voting. The 2026 Oscars are just a few days away, and voting for the shortlisted films is already underway.
India’s Homebound moves to next voting round at Academy Awards 2026
It must be noted that, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s film joins 14 other acclaimed international films on the shortlist. Taking to the official X handle, The Academy, wrote, “Fifteen films advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Here’s where they land on the map…”
Filmmaker Karan Johar also reacted to this news and re-shared it on his Instagram handle. Moreover, Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
This is a developing story.
