‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, had its first showing at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Bollywood was impressed by a special screening held on Monday night before the movie’s theatrical release. Actor Vicky Kaushal also praised the film on social media.Vicky Kaushal’s social media tributeVicky posted a ‘Homebound’ poster featuring Ishaan and Vishal, accompanied by a glowing message about the film. He wrote, “Calms you, breaks you…makes you go absolutely speechless! Kudos team #Homebound DON’T MISS!!!” Tagging the cast members Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, he added, “You guys were absolutely top-notch!”.
Star-studded Mumbai premiereThe premiere of Homebound took place in Mumbai on Monday night, attended by stars like Hrithik Roshan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vicky Kaushal, Arjun Kapoor, and Malaika Arora. Director Neeraj Ghaywan, co-producer Karan Johar, and actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor were also there. Janhvi stood out by wearing a saree that belonged to her late mother, Sridevi, as a tribute.Story and recognition‘Homebound’ is based on a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. It tells the story of two friends from a small village in India who want to become police officers to gain respect. But as they work toward their dream, their friendship faces challenges. The film premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and is India’s entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. It will be released in theaters on September 26, 2025.Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming projectsVicky Kaushal’s most recent film was Laxman Utekar’s ‘Chhaava’, a grand historical action movie that tells the story of Sambhaji. The cast also included Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna. Next, Vicky will star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’, acting alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The movie is set to release in 2026.
