Homebound on OTT: Netizens approve Neeraj Ghaywan's film for Oscars, regret not going to theatres

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound is finally released on OTT. The movie has netizens in awe of the story which is set during the COVID-19 times. Homebound is the tale of many lives, but the main focus is shifted to two close friends who live like brothers. Tragedy befalls upon them as coronavirus hits and the world is suddenly put under lockdown. Everyone is Homebound all of a sudden. The story of the film has related to netizens. They have expressed their regret for not watching the movie in theatres. Furthermore, a few even approve the film as Oscar-worthy.

Homebound out on OTT

Starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, Homebound is now available for streaming on OTT. The movie is India's official entry for Oscars. Homebound has released on Netflix from November 21. The netizens finally streamed it over the weekend and the verdict is out.

Netizens approve Homebound for Oscars

The verdict for Homebound is out, and netizens are certain that the movie deserves the Oscar nomination. It is to be noted that Homebound, backed by Karan Johar and Martin Scorsese, was announced as India's first official entry for Oscars. The latest to join the list is the Kannada-based movie, Mahavatar Narasimha.

Viewers regret not watching Homebound in theatres

Homebound had released in theatres prior to its OTT release. Unfortunately, the indie film did not perform at the Box Office as expected. Soon after, Karan Johar went viral over a statement - that he wouldn't back another movie like Homebound. The filmmaker continues to show support for his movie, nonetheless.

Homebound’s core storyline

Homebound depicts the lives of Mohammed Shoaib Ali (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan Kumar (Vishal Jethwa), two friends from a small North Indian hamlet, as they navigate adulthood. Shoaib, a young Muslim, and Chandan, a Dalit, are both cast out from society due to their ethnicities and religions, but they have one desperate goal in common: to pass the national police exam.

Also starring Janhvi Kapoor, Homebound is now streaming on Netflix.

FAQs:

Q: Who directed the film Homebound?

A: The film Homebound was directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, who is known for his celebrated 2015 debut feature, Masaan.

Q: Who are the main actors in the Homebound movie?

A: The main cast members of Homebound are Ishaan Khatter as Mohammed Shoaib Ali, Vishal Jethwa as Chandan Kumar, and Janhvi Kapoor as Sudha Bharti.

Q: Was Martin Scorsese involved in the film Homebound?

A: Yes, acclaimed American filmmaker Martin Scorsese served as an executive producer on Homebound. He also provided feedback to Neeraj Ghaywan during the screenplay writing and editing phases of the production.