When is Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' hitting Netflix?
What's the story
The critically acclaimed film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, will reportedly arrive on Netflix on November 21, 2025. The film, India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. It also stars Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo.
Film synopsis
'Homebound' plot and production details
Homebound tells the story of childhood friends Mohammed Shoaib Ali (Khatter) and Chandan Kumar (Jethwa), who aspire to become police officers. The film explores their friendship against the backdrop of this ambition. It is produced by Karan Johar and has a runtime of 122 minutes. Harshika Parmar, Shalini Vatsa, Chandan K Anand, and Vijay Vikram Singh are also part of the cast.
Film's journey
'Homebound' global recognition and box office performance
After its screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August, Homebound was released in theaters on September 26. It was also showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 in the Gala Presentation. Despite its global recognition, the film reportedly only earned about ₹3cr at the box office due to a low screen count. Read our review here.