The Indian film 'Homebound', made on a budget of around Rs 250 million, has managed to be selected in the top 15 at the Oscars, despite failing to make the expected earnings.
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Currently, the Indian film 'Homebound' is a favorite among film connoisseurs. The film is gaining more critical acclaim than commercial acclaim.
The film, starring Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, has been selected in the top 15 in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars).
‘Homebound’ has been selected in the top 15 out of 86 films from around the world. The list also includes films such as ‘Belen’ from Argentina, ‘The Secret Agent’ from Brazil, ‘It Was Just an Accident’ from France, ‘Sound of Falling’ from Germany, ‘Kokuho’ from Japan, ‘No Other Choice’ from South Korea, ‘Sentimental Value’ from Norway, and ‘Sirat’ from Spain.
‘Homebound’, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was released on 26 September 2025.
This drama film, based on Basharat Peer’s article published in the New York Times in 2020, is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
The film tells the story of two childhood friends who are preparing for the National Police Examination. The film stars Ishaan Khatter as Mohammad Shoaib Ali, Vishal Jethwa as Chandan Kumar Valmiki and Janhvi Kapoor as Sudha Bharti.
According to reports in Indian media, the budget of 'Homebound' was around Rs 250 million. However, the film did not perform as expected at the box office.
The film managed to earn a total of Rs 22.3 million in India and Rs 26.5 million worldwide.
Despite its weak earnings, 'Homebound' has strengthened its presence on the international stage.
