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News Topical, Digital Desk : Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa starrer "Homebound" is India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars. The announcement, made in Kolkata, marked the film's entry into the Academy Awards, surpassing several other Indian films in the race. "Homebound" has already garnered praise at several international film festivals, including receiving a 9-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
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I want to talk
Abhishek Bachchan's film I Want to Talk was in the race to be India's official entry for the Oscars 2026.
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Homebound also surpassed Vivek Agnihotri's recently released film The Bengal Files.
Kannappa
Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa, scheduled to release in June 2025, was being considered by the jury for India's official entry to the Oscars 2025.
Pushpa 2
Allu Arjun's blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule was also being considered but it could not be included as India's official entry to the Oscars 2026.
Kesari: Chapter 2
Homebound also surpassed Kesari: Chapter 2. Released in April 2025, the film starred Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in lead roles.
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After winning the Best Experimental Film award at Cannes, Meta The Dazzling Girl also had its eyes on the Oscars.
Gandhi and Chettu
Gandhi and Chettu revolves around a young girl who is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and campaigns to protect her grandfather's beloved tree.
Superboys of Malegaon
Superboys of Malegaon was also in the race but could not make it to India's Oscars 2026 list.
Sambar Bonda
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Tanvi the Great
Anupam Kher's Tanvi the Great was also in the running. The film, slated for release in July 2025, revolves around an autistic woman who attempts to fulfill her late father's dream of saluting the Indian flag at the Siachen Glacier.
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