Kiara Advani Congratulates ‘Homebound’ Team After Film Shortlisted for Oscars 2026

Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa’s ‘Homebound’ Shortlisted for Oscars 2026; Kiara Advani Congratulates Team.

Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa starrer ‘Homebound’ has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, marking a significant milestone for the film and the industry. Celebratory messages have poured in from across Bollywood, with Kiara Advani among those expressing her joy and pride.

Sharing the film’s poster on her Instagram story, Kiara wrote, “Congratulations Team Homebound!!!” Dharma Movies’ official Instagram page also announced, “Homebound has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we’ve received from around the world.”

Homebound Makes the International Feature Film Shortlist

The shortlist features 15 films from around the globe, including Argentina’s Belén, Brazil’s The Secret Agent, France’s It Was Just an Accident, Germany’s Sound of Falling, Iraq’s The President’s Cake, Japan’s Kokuho, Jordan’s All That’s Left of You, Norway’s Sentimental Value, Palestine’s Palestine 36, South Korea’s No Other Choice, Spain’s Sirât, Switzerland’s Late Shift, Taiwan’s Left-Handed Girl, Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab, and India’s Homebound. Academy members across all branches participate in preliminary voting, with final nominations requiring members to watch all 15 shortlisted films before casting votes.

Neeraj Ghaywan on the Story Behind Homebound

Set in a northern Indian village, Homebound follows two childhood friends striving to pass the national police exam—a path that promises dignity and stability. Their close bond is tested as they confront disappointments and harsh realities.

Director Neeraj Ghaywan shared, “Homebound started with an op-ed essay in The New York Times. It was a true story from India about friendship and the struggles these friends faced during the pandemic. I wanted to use this story of friendship to explore bigger concerns, like why migrants leave their homes in rural India or elsewhere—not just for jobs or money, but also due to existential reasons.”

Kiara Advani’s Work Front

Kiara was last seen in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, which failed to make a mark at the box office. She has not yet announced her next project, but fans are eagerly awaiting updates.