Mumbai, November 20, 2025: On November 21, 2025, Homebound, India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, will be available for streaming in 190 countries on **Netflix.
Strong Support & Innovative Vision
Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra are the film’s producers; Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier are co-producers; Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar are executive producers.
Director Neeraj Ghaywan combines a global cinematic approach with deeply ingrained Indian storytelling.
A Tale of Aspirations and Friendship
Homebound chronicles the aspirations of childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa) to become police officers.
A story shaped by duty, friendship, and the demands of young India gains emotional depth from Janhvi Kapoor.
Neeraj Ghaywan on the Essence of the Film
available on Netflix in 190 countries after showing at prestigious international festivals.*
Dharma Productions’ Support for the Movie
- “Homebound is intimate and layered,” stated producer Karan Johar. It has been an honour to support Neeraj’s vision. Its Netflix debut enables it to reach audiences well beyond its home country.*
Netflix India’s Worldwide Launch
“Homebound explores an emotionally rich landscape that only Neeraj Ghaywan can create with such honesty,” stated Monika Shergill , Vice-President, Content, Netflix India. Vishal and Ishaan give powerful performances. Our collaboration with Dharma keeps bringing compelling Indian stories to audiences around the world.*
Honoured Festival Run
The movie debuted in the Un Certain Regard section of Cannes 2025.
After that, it screened at TIFF and won the International Audience Choice Award with the Second Runner-Up title.
From a deeply Indian tale, Homebound has developed into a universally relatable story that is now prepared for viewers everywhere.
Homebound will only be available on Netflix starting on November 21.
