Overview
- Shah Rukh Khan called Homebound “gentle, honest and soulful” in a post on X, praising its human, engaging storytelling.
- Karan Johar publicly thanked Khan for the support, saying the acknowledgment “means the world” to the team.
- The Film Federation of India selected the film as the country’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards in Best International Feature, with the shortlist expected on December 16.
- Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and inspired by a true story, the film follows two friends from a North Indian village pursuing police jobs while confronting caste-based prejudice.
- After premiering in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and screening at TIFF and IFFM, the India release came on September 26 and the film is now streaming on Netflix with Martin Scorsese credited as executive producer.