Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2026

The much-anticipated announcement about India’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards was made in Kolkata on Friday, confirming Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound as the country's entry. The film features Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter, and Janhvi Kapoor in key roles. Produced by Dharma Productions, Homebound is slated to hit Indian theatres on September 26, 2025. 

The makers of the



film announced its world theatrical release date on September 13, 2025, by sharing an announcement poster. 

The Bollywood film has received positive responses from viewers, including a 9-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival and another standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday, September 12, 2025.