Homebound gets release date: Here's when Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor's internationally acclaimed film will hit theaters

Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, received a standing ovation at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. The film is now all set to hit theaters.

Homebound

Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been garnering considerable attention since it received a standing ovation at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film is now gearing up for a theatrical release.

Homebound gets release date

Karan Johar’s latest film, Homebound, left a powerful impact at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), earning a standing ovation during its North American premiere. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the film's release in theaters. On September 13, the makers revealed that Homebound will hit theaters on September 26 worldwide.

The drama, directed and written by Neeraj Ghaywan, impressed audiences with its unique storytelling and compelling performances.

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More about Homebound

Homebound is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film by director Neeraj Ghaywan, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. It centers around two friends from a North Indian village who are chasing a dignified life while pursuing a police job, only for their bond to be tested by the mounting desperation of the waiting game and the systemic issues they face.

The film explores themes of identity, privilege, and the complexities of rural Indian life, earning critical acclaim with a standing ovation at its May 2025 premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores themes of privilege, identity, bureaucratic indifference, patriarchy, and the intersectionality of their marginalized backgrounds. It also provides a restrained and realistic portrayal of the plight of these two men, highlighting social commentary on the challenges they face.

The team celebrated the special standing ovation moment on social media and expressed their gratitude for the love and the overwhelming response. Karan Johar, who co-produced the film alongside Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, also reshared the post on his Instagram Stories, expressing pride in the film’s international journey.

Earlier, speaking to Zoom Ishaan Khatter opened up about Homebound and said, "Neeraj is very protective. I'm very proud of this film. I can't wait for people to see it. I think it's a very important film."

Meanwhile, as per the film's poster, Homebound will land on Netflix after its theatrical run.

FAQs

Q: What is Homebound at Cannes?

A: Neeraj Ghaywan's new film Homebound, which premiered in the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, finds its roots in a poignant real-life story first told in a New York Times op-ed during India's COVID-19 lockdown.

Q: Who stars in Homebound?

A: Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa.

Q: Is Homebound releasing in theaters?

A: Yes. Homebound will hit theaters on September 26, 2025, worldwide.

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