Mumbai,
20th
November,
2025:
A
film
that
struck
a
chord
at
every
stage
of
its
run,
Homebound
–
India’s
official
entry
for
the
98th
Academy
Awards
–
is
now
set
for
its
streaming
release
on
Netflix,
bringing
its
story
to
audiences
in
190
countries
on
21
November.
Homebound
is
produced
by
Karan
Johar,
Adar
Poonawalla,
Apoorva
Mehta,
Somen
Mishra
and
Co-produced
by
Marijke
deSouza
and
Melita
Toscan
Du
Plantier
,
along
with
Martin
Scorsese
and
Pravin
Khairnar
acting
as
the
Executive
Producers.
Directed
by
Neeraj
Ghaywan,
the
film
is
a
rare
combination
of
Indian
storytelling
strength
and
global
creative
vision.
Homebound
follows
childhood
friends
Shoaib
(Ishaan
Khatter)
and
Chandan
(Vishal
Jethwa)
whose
shared
dream
of
joining
the
police
force
shapes
their
lives,
with
Janhvi
Kapoor
adding
emotional
depth
to
a
story
grounded
in
friendship,
duty,
and
the
pressures
facing
young
India.
Talking
about
the
same,
Director
Neeraj
Ghaywan,
added,
“Inspired
by
a
true
story
of
friendship,
Homebound
explores
the
universal
themes
of
connection
and
compassion
as
forms
of
quiet
resistance.
After
screening
in
competition
at
some
of
the
world’s
most
prestigious
festivals
and
loved
by
everyone,
it
has
now
found
a
home
on
Netflix,
reaching
audiences
in
190
countries.
I
am
truly
excited
for
this
opportunity
and
deeply
value
my
long-standing
relationship
with
Netflix
throughout
my
career.”
Adding
onto
that,
Karan
Johar,
Producer,
Dharma
Productions,
said,
“Homebound
is
the
kind
of
film
that
reminds
us
why
stories
matter
–
intimate,
layered
and
guided
with
great
care
by
Neeraj.
As
producers,
supporting
a
film
like
this
has
been
a
privilege.
Seeing
the
film
reach
Netflix
allows
it
to
connect
with
audiences
far
beyond
its
immediate
world,
and
that
journey
is
incredibly
special
for
us
at
Dharma.”
Monika
Shergill,
Vice-President,
Content,
Netflix
India,
shares,
“We’re
delighted
to
welcome
Homebound
to
Netflix
after
its
acclaimed
theatrical
run.
It
is
a
film
that
explores
an
extraordinarily
nuanced
emotional
landscape
–
one
that
only
a
storyteller
like
Neeraj
Ghaywan
could
bring
to
life
with
such
empathy
and
honesty.
His
voice
continues
to
redefine
the
grammar
of
contemporary
Indian
storytelling.
Ishan,
Vishal
and
the
entire
cast
deliver
deeply
felt
performances
that
anchor
the
film
and
bring
this
moving
story
to
life
with
remarkable
sincerity.
Our
longstanding
collaboration
with
Dharma
Productions
has
been
built
on
creative
trust
and
a
shared
vision
for
quality
storytelling
–
one
that
has
resonated
with
audiences
worldwide.
With
India’s
narratives
gaining
growing
recognition
at
the
Oscars
and
on
the
world
stage,
Homebound
is
a
poignant
reminder
of
the
depth
and
universality
of
our
stories.”
Homebound’s
festival
journey
added
to
its
momentum,
with
a
celebrated
premiere
in
the
Un
Certain
Regard
section
at
Cannes
2025,
followed
by
an
impactful
screening
at
TIFF
–
where
it
secured
the
Second
Runner-Up
spot
for
the
International
Audience
Choice
Award.
What
began
as
a
rooted
Indian
story
now
unfolds
across
borders,
cultures,
and
time
zones
inviting
the
world
to
witness
its
quiet
power.
Its
world
grows
bigger
and
its
emotions
find
new
meaning
on
a
global
streaming
stage.
HOMEBOUND
STREAMING
FROM
TOMORROW
ONLY
ON
NETFLIX!