Homebound Trailer OUT: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa chase one dream but childhood friendship comes at stake
Homebound Trailer has finally been released. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.
Last Updated: 02.40 PM, Sep 17, 2025
Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, 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 makers finally shared the trailer on September 17. The film will hit cinemas on September 26, 2025.
Homebound Trailer
The trailer for Homebound has a beautiful setting, where three characters, Ishaan Khatter's Mohammed Shoaib Ali, Vishal Jethwa's Chandan Kumar, and Janhvi Kapoor's Sudha Bharti, can be seen dealing with heartbreaks, friendships, and romantic relationships. At times, Ishaan gives vibes of Vicky Kaushal from Masaan.
The trailer shows two childhood friends, Chandan and Ali, chasing their dreams of becoming police officers, hoping that this job will bring them the respect they never had. However, as they get closer to their goal, pressure and struggle create problems in their friendship. On the other hand, Janhvi can be seen expressing her love for Chandan.
Following this scene, we can see Ali memorising all the beautiful moments spent with his family and friends and asking himself how he can leave all this behind, justifying the title of the film, Homebound. The background music of the film is more captivating and beautifully expresses the emotions of each character.
Sharing the trailer, the makers captioned it, "Presenting a piece of our heart, hoping it finds a home in yours #Homebound - Official trailer out now. In cinemas 26th September."
More about Homebound
Homebound is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, with Martin Scorsese serving as an executive producer.
The film explores the journey of two childhood friends in rural North India, whose dreams of becoming police officers are challenged by societal barriers and personal pressures, which threaten their friendship as they struggle to improve their lives. The story is an adaptation of a 2020 New York Times article and discusses themes of race, ambition, and the fight against hierarchy.
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.