Neeraj Ghaywan’s 'Homebound' being picked as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 has sparked a bit of controversy. According to Academy rules, a film must secure a theatrical release and run for at least seven consecutive days within the eligibility window of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Since 'Homebound' is slated to release this week, questions are being raised over whether it technically misses the cut-off.

However, when India Today reached out to FFI Chairman Firdausul Hasan, he clarified, "The film needs to be released in cinema halls before September 30, which it is doing. As for the run for seven consecutive days in at least one theatre, the makers have signed an undertaking that they will ensure the film is screened in a cinema hall for a week. The rules and le

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