Homebound (2025): Release Date, Cast & Where to Watch
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Homebound is a Hindi drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. It released on 26 September 2025. Release markets: India (theatrical); world premiere at Cannes 2025.
Homebound Quick Facts
| Release Date | 26 Sept 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| IMDb rating | 7.9/10 |
| Runtime | 122 min |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Neeraj Ghaywan |
| Cast | Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa |
| Production | Dharma Productions |
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Contents
Homebound Story
Childhood friends Shoaib and Chandan, played by Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, try to clear the police recruitment exam in the hope of dignity and a better life. The film is based on a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer.
Release date and status
Homebound released on 26 September 2025. Release markets: India (theatrical); world premiere at Cannes 2025. Language: Hindi.
- 21 May 2025 – Festival premiere: Cannes Film Festival
- 26 September 2025 – Released (India): Theatrical release in India
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Cast and crew
- Director: Neeraj Ghaywan
- Music: Naren Chandravarkar, Benedict Taylor, Amit Trivedi
- Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor
Certification and runtime
The runtime is 122 minutes.
Production notes
Neeraj Ghaywan directed and co-wrote with Sumit Roy. The film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2025, before its Indian theatrical release.
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Sources
- Homebound (2025 film) – Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- Author initiates legal action against Dharma Productions, Netflix over Oscar contender Homebound; alleges infringement — Hindustan Times
- Homebound Box Office Collection — Bollywood Hungama
- Homebound on IMDb — IMDb
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Cast and crew
- Neeraj Ghaywan (Director)
- Janhvi Kapoor (Cast)
- Ishaan Khatter (Cast)
- Vishal Jethwa (Cast)
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