Box office: 'Homebound' nears ₹2cr mark with limited release
Homebound, India's official pick for the 2025 Oscars, just crossed ₹2cr at the box office—even with a limited release.
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, this drama follows two friends from a North Indian village chasing their dream of becoming police officers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The film explores friendship, dignity, and tough choices in hard times.
Looking at film in numbers
Homebound opened with ₹30L on day one and picked up over the weekend to reach ₹1.32cr.
Collections dipped to ₹23L during weekdays but bounced back midweek with ₹28-32L daily.
By week's end, it totaled between ₹2.05cr and ₹2.15cr—impressive for such a small release.
Why you should watch 'Homebound'
If you're into heartfelt stories that don't go overboard on drama, Homebound is worth checking out.
Critics loved Khatter and Jethwa's performances; Hindustan Times called their chemistry as childhood friends "fully convincing," while The Times of India praised its subtle style and social message that sticks with you after watching.