'Homebound' Shortlisted for Best International Film at 98th Oscars

• Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound', starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted for the Best International Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
• It is the sole Indian film among 16 international films to make the prestigious shortlist.
• Other shortlisted films include France's 'It Was Just an Accident', South Korea's 'No Other Choice', and Germany's 'Sound of Falling'.
• Dharma Movies and producer Karan Johar expressed immense pride and gratitude for the film's journey from Cannes to the Oscar shortlist.
• The 98th Oscar nominees will be announced on January 22, 2026, with winners revealed on March 15, 2026.

Why It Matters: Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' is India's sole entry on the 98th Oscar Best International Film shortlist.