Homebound, backed by Karan Johar, was India’s official submission for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. However, the recently
announced nominations left the makers and Indian audiences disappointed as the film failed to make the cut. While KJo has "no lena-dena" with the 98th Academy Awards, he is cheering for Timothee Chalamet, who has been nominated in the prestigious Best Actor category forMarty Supreme. The producer recently celebrated Chalamet’s win "in advance" with his latest Instagram post. His cheeky caption grabbed major eyeballs online. Here’s a decode of the post and everything you need to know about the buzz surrounding this year’s biggest honour. Karan Johar Predicts Timothee Chalamet's Oscar Win Posing in a white Marty Supreme jacket, KJo looked uber-cool. But it was his caption that stole the attention. It read, "Koi lena dena nahi aur picture bhi nahi dekhi… but celebrating #timothychalamet ‘s Oscar win in advance! Also the hoodie is cool!" Check out his post here: The comments section was flooded with mixed reactions. While many urged Karan to watch the sports drama, others felt he was being sarcastic following Homebound’s snub. For those unaware, Neeraj Ghawan's directorial is nowout of the Oscars 2026 race. Brazil's The Secret Agent, France's It Was Just An Accident, Norway's Sentimental Value, Spain's Sirat and Tunisia's The Voice of Hind Rajab are now competing in the International Feature Film category. Will Timothee Chalamet Bag Oscars Best Actor For Marty Supreme? Timothee, at just 30, is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. He recently created history by becoming the youngest actor ever to be nominated three times in the Oscars' Best Actor category. For the unversed, he was first nominated in 2017 for his powerful performance in Call Me by Your Name. In 2025, A Complete Unknown earned him his second nomination in the same category. This year, he is competing against big names such as Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent). Will the actor bag the prestigious honour? Only time will tell, but the odds are in his favour. His performance as table tennis prodigy Marty Mauser recently won him his first Golden Globe for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) at the 83rd Golden Globes in January 2026, further fuelling speculation. Notably, several Oscars 2026 prediction lists by leading Hollywood publications have named him the top contender in the category. Apart from these strong points, the film is also being hailed as one of Timothee’s best performances to date. His portrayal has left a strong impression on both critics and audiences. Having already beaten Leonardo DiCaprio at the 83rd Golden Globes, he has a solid chance of once again emerging as the winner. Fans, too, are rooting for him on social media. "Watched Marty Supreme last night. Timothée just keeps raising the bar! What a performance!" wrote an X user. Another recent tweet read, "What an actor, what a movie, great watch. Career best for Timothée Chalamet." About Marty Supreme Marty Supremeis a biographical sports drama based on the life of Marty Reisman, one of America’s most popular table tennis champions. It is reportedly adapted from his memoir, titled The Money Player. The film not only traces his hustle-filled journey but also offers insight into how his chaotic life choices often took a toll on his personal life. Helmed by Josh Safdie, the film also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Odessa A'zion in key roles. The film has received nine nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and Best Film Editing.
