Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound is based on a real-life story centered on two best friends. The deeply moving narrative has resonated with audiences in India and across the world as the film was screened at multiple film festivals before its theatrical release in India. The film is also India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Dharma Productions, the film stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa.

Homebound plot

Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi Kapoor adding emotional depth to a story rooted in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India.