The latest film from Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound, has been formally chosen as India's submission for the 98th Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. After its initial release at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the potent Bollywood drama has already garnered international attention, receiving a standing ovation at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in rural India, the film, which is slated to hit theaters on September 26, 2025, examines themes of friendship, ambition, and social injustice. The online streaming platform has now been revealed by the official posters following its theatrical run.
Where to stream Homebound online after theatrical run?
Homebound will be available for streaming on Netflix after its theatrical run, as confirmed by the film's official posters. OTTplay reports that although the platform's exact release date has not been announced, it is expected to begin streaming by November 2025, following the typical eight-week gap between theatrical and digital releases. As a result, audiences around the world will have the opportunity to experience the film prior to the Oscars ceremony.
Plot of Homebound
The narrative centers around two young friends from a North Indian village, Ishaan Khatter as Shoaib and Vishal Jethwa as Chandan. They hope to escape poverty by landing steady government jobs. But the infectious caste and religious barriers have a significant impact on their journey and put their fortitude and camaraderie to the test. As a fellow candidate, Janhvi Kapoor, who portrays Sudha Bharti, contributes her own challenges and resilience to the story.
