Homebound has arrived on Netflix India with a bang! This Neeraj Ghaywan film tanked at the box office, but it is winning the hearts of viewers on the streaming platform. Subscribers are spreading their love for the film on Twitter (X) as well. Starring the exceptional Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, the film is not just a critical darling but a genuine audience obsession, proving that compelling, hard-hitting cinema resonates deeply with the masses.
The OTT premiere of Homebound on Netflix has sparked an emotional wildfire. Twitter is currently abuzz with praise, with hashtags related to the film witnessing relentless activity.
The film’s exploration of socio-political realities, particularly the intersection of caste and religious discrimination against the backdrop of the 2020 lockdown, has struck a fierce and necessary chord.
Viewers are openly discussing how the film forced them to reflect on their privilege and confront uncomfortable truths about contemporary society. The emotional intensity has translated directly into trending success, confirming the film’s immediate cultural impact.
Apart from singing praises for Ghaywan’s commanding and masterful direction, viewers are also hailing the performances of Khatter and Jethwa. The former delivers what audiences are calling his career-best act. His portrayal of Shoaib, a young man navigating anti-Muslim prejudice while chasing dignity, is marked by extraordinary intensity, vulnerability and maturity.
On the other hand, Jethwa is equally lauded as a revelation. His raw, honest depiction of Chandan, a Dalit friend facing similar systemic hurdles, has been described as terrific, with his ability to express deep emotion through subtle expressions leaving a lasting impression.
Together, the two actors share an electric and heartbreaking chemistry, embodying a friendship that serves as a beacon of resilience against immense societal pressure.
Homebound is India’s official selection for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. The film, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor in a sincere and impactful role, previously earned a prestigious nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. It is also executive-produced by none other than legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Stream it now on Netflix India.
Here’s how viewers have reacted to it!
People should talk more about the movies like Homebound and Bison,the most important films of this year.
— অনুশা•அனுஷா (@Iam_bonganu) November 22, 2025
Simply spellbound post watching #Homebound @NetflixIndia A simple story woven so beautifully involving two besties @ishaankhatter #vishaljethwa mind blowing performance
The death scene was so moving Glad that #dharmaproduction finally promoting good cinema pic.twitter.com/iE26hTz04K— Sarita Banerjee (@booyeeaa) November 22, 2025
#HOMEBOUND is gut wrenching tale from Neeraj Ghaywan. It really shows the mirror to most of us on how privileged our lives are. This is for sure the best movie I have seen this year. It made me sick to stomach in many places and how we have let them down during COVID lockdown pic.twitter.com/EUdifp1Z6W
— Minato (@yellovflash) November 22, 2025
#HOMEBOUND just shook me at the core. In recent times after #Meiyazhagan this is a movie I'll remember for a long time.@ishaan_khatter & @vishaljethwa06 what a performance pic.twitter.com/YB1GJ1caQJ
— Rhitweek Santra (@imrsantra) November 22, 2025
Watch #HOMEBOUND on @NetflixIndia It's the kind of film that stops you from asking what you're watching and forces you to ask why we let this happen. This is not a story about the lockdown; it's a story about the devastating truth beneath the surface in multiple layers.
— Laba (@LabaOjha) November 22, 2025
It’s been a long while since a Hindi movie moved me in any real way, ‘Homebound’ is every bit heartbreakingly beautiful as the reviewers say.
And yes, I cried too.
— Shafeeque Suhail (@ShafeequeSuhail) November 22, 2025
Just by the way- we all cry like the characters in #Homebound.
When Chandan tries to hug Shoaib… when Sudha gets that final call… when Chandan’s mother finally receives her son’s gift.We cry when we’re helpless.
We cry when a single person understands us while the rest don’t.…— ashoo_k (@ashoo_k) November 22, 2025
Homebound is already up there with Masaan for showing our country's societal issues in a subtle but harrowing manner.
— Gowtham (@Gowtham_KJ) November 22, 2025
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