Homebound At Oscars 2026: Director Neeraj Ghaywan REACTS After Film Gets Shortlisted; Rahul Dholakia, Guneet Monga Join Celebration

Homebound is running for a final nomination at the Oscars 2026. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on December 16, announced shortlists in 12 categories. And Homebound, starring Vishal Jethwa,

Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor has made the cut to the list of Best International Feature Film category. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expreesed his happiness soon after his film's name was announced.

Neeraj Ghaywen, others reacts

Sharing the poster of Homebound, Ghaywan wrote on his social media handles, "#Homebound has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards! @TheAcademy. We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we've received from around the world."Film's producer Karan Johar, who backed it under his Dharma Productions wrote in his Instagram stories, "We made the shortlist!!!!!! Way to go team HOMEBOUND!!!!! You star @neeraj.ghaywen."Fellow filmmaker Rahul Dholakia reacted to his post on X (formerly Twitter), "Congratulations! What an achievement! Now to make the jaldi five !!" Producer Guneet Monga also posted in her Instagram stories, "Big congratulations to team Homebound."

Films that Homebound is competing with in the category

Belén – ArgentinaThe Secret Agent – BrazilIt Was Just an Accident – FranceSound of Falling – GermanyThe President’s Cake – IraqKokuho – JapanAll That’s Left of You – JordanSentimental Value – NorwayPalestine 36 – PalestineNo Other Choice – South KoreaSirât – SpainLate Shift – SwitzerlandLeft-Handed Girl – TaiwanThe Voice of Hind Rajab – TunisiaALSO READ: Homebound: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa Film Makes The Cut To 2026 Oscars Shortlists

About Homebound

Homebound follows the story of two friends, Chandan and Shoaib, grappling with societal injusticesin a village. They dream of joining the police for dignity and escape from caste/religious prejudice. However their lives change when system's hurdles and job desperation, along with COVID-19 lockdown puts everything at stake.

Oscars 2026 shortlisted categoris

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 12 categories: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects.