Homebound arrives on Netflix India on November 21, and its journey to this moment has been remarkable. The film opened to strong praise in India, where audiences and critics connected deeply with its story of friendship, survival, and the realities many people faced during the lockdown. As the appreciation grew, the film began to build attention outside India as well.
Neeraj Ghaywan, the director, has been traveling to film festivals around the world, speaking about the meaning of the film and the social truths it reflects. His recent conversation with Martin Scorsese spread widely online and pushed the film into a much bigger global spotlight. Many viewers responded to the way he spoke about caste violence in India and how it continues to shape everyday life in ways that are often ignored or softened.
Because of this rising momentum, international markets have shown unexpectedly high interest in the film. What began as a Hindi drama rooted in a very specific setting has now become a talking point for audiences far beyond India. People are drawn to its emotional clarity and its ability to show how ordinary lives are shaped by forces that are not always visible but always present.
With the Netflix release, the film is expected to reach a much larger audience than a theatrical run alone could offer. Many believe it will receive an even stronger reaction now, as streaming gives more people the chance to discover it at their own pace.
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