Overview

• Early estimates from Sacnilk put the film’s opening day at about ₹29–30 lakh, a modest start for a limited, festival-first release with hopes for a weekend lift.
• The Film Federation of India selected ‘Homebound’ as the country’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards in Best International Feature.
• Critics widely praise Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s performances and note Ghaywan’s clear-eyed direction and social focus.
• Inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times reporting, the story examines caste and religious prejudice alongside the COVID-19 migrant crisis.
• After a Un Certain Regard premiere at Cannes and screenings at TIFF and IFFM, the film is set to stream on Netflix following its theatrical run.