Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound,' featuring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation. This marks Ghaywan's return to Cannes after his acclaimed 'Masaan'. The film explores themes of friendship and survival as two childhood friends pursue police jobs in North India.
The premiere was an emotional moment for Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar. Martin Scorsese, serving as executive producer, praised Ghaywan's storytelling and the film's cultural richness. 'Homebound' is part of the Un Certain Regard selection at Cannes.
The cast and crew, including Vishal Jethwa, attended the premiere at the Debussy Theatre on May 21, 2025. The film is produced by Dharma Productions, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with co-producers Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan du Plantier.