Indian Films Eligible but Not Nominated at Oscars 2026 Amid Competitive Landscape

For the 2026 Oscars, India submitted the film Homebound for Best International Feature Film, which was shortlisted among 15 but did not secure a final nomination. Despite critical acclaim and festival presence, factors such as intense global competition and limited visibility in the U.S. market affected its chances. Other Indian films like Kantara and Tanvi The Great met eligibility criteria but also missed nominations, highlighting challenges in gaining wider recognition at the Academy Awards.