Overview
- The Film Federation of India confirmed Homebound as the country’s submission for the 2026 Academy Awards in Best International Feature.
- A special screening in Mumbai on September 22 featured the cast and a wide slate of Bollywood attendees, with Karan Johar hosting.
- Janhvi Kapoor paid tribute to her late mother Sridevi by rewearing the royal blue and black Manish Malhotra saree Sridevi wore in 2017.
- A viral video showed Vishal Jethwa getting teary on the red carpet before being consoled by his mother, drawing supportive reactions online.
- Vicky Kaushal called the film a must-watch in a social post, while Ishaan Khatter described the Oscar selection as a career-high; Indian theatrical release is set for September 26 with Oscar nominations due January 22, 2026.