From Cannes to Toronto, and soon in Indian theatres, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has had an illustrious journey. Now, the Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer has a new destination — the Academy Awards 2026. On Friday evening, the Film Federation of India (FFI) announced it as India’s official entry to the Oscars.

Sumit Roy and Neeraj Ghaywan