Overview

• The film 'Homebound,' directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes on May 21, 2025, receiving a 9-minute standing ovation.
• Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film explores caste, religion, and survival through the journey of two childhood friends from a North Indian village chasing a police job.
• Martin Scorsese served as the executive producer, offering script and editing guidance to director Neeraj Ghaywan, further elevating the film's artistic depth.
• Ishaan Khatter underwent significant physical transformation for his role, shedding his muscular physique as per Ghaywan's vision for authenticity.
• The cast and crew are now preparing for the film's global release, with critical acclaim positioning 'Homebound' as a landmark achievement for Indian cinema on the international stage.