Overview

• Neeraj Ghaywan’s 'Homebound' premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, receiving critical acclaim and a nine-minute standing ovation.
• The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa, with Kapoor making her Cannes debut in a tribute to her late mother, Sridevi, through her fashion choices.
• Martin Scorsese, serving as the executive producer, highlighted the film’s cultural significance and praised Ghaywan’s storytelling craft.
• 'Homebound' explores themes of friendship and ambition in a North Indian village, continuing Ghaywan’s legacy after his acclaimed debut 'Masaan' at Cannes 2015.
• The cast and crew, including producer Karan Johar, are wrapping up festival engagements as the film prepares for its global release.