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‘Homebound’ Posts Weekend Bump As India’s Oscar Entry Gains Momentum

Early trade estimates point to a modest start with signs of growth following a limited rollout.

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Homebound box office collection day 2: Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa headline this Neeraj Ghaywan film.
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Vishal Jethwa on Homebound director Neeraj Ghaywan

Overview

  • Koimoi estimates the three-day India total at roughly ₹1.32 crore, with day-by-day figures of ₹30 lakh (Fri), ₹50 lakh (Sat) and ₹52 lakh (Sun), noting all numbers are preliminary and vary across sources.
  • Earlier trade tallies from outlets citing Sacnilk pegged the two-day total at about ₹80 lakh, underscoring the variability of early reporting.
  • The Neeraj Ghaywan–directed drama, inspired by Basharat Peer’s reportage, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor and is India’s official submission for the 2026 Best International Feature Oscar.
  • Critical praise is sustained, with reviewers highlighting the leads’ performances and trade analyst Taran Adarsh calling Khatter’s turn “career-defining.”
  • Festival pedigree and industry backing continue to drive awards chatter, with Martin Scorsese credited as executive producer and cast and crew detailing a performance-focused, authenticity-first approach in recent interviews.