Homebound released at the Theatres on 26 September, and since then the cinema faced a lack of audience engagement and failed to collect the desired Box Office collection.
After this controversy had surrounded co-producer Karan Johar, he reacted, saying that he might not make a film like Homebound again, since it doesn’t make much money.
Today, October 10, Johar posted an Instagram Story to address how his earlier remarks were being portrayed and clarified his side of the story.
Karan Johar's statement
He said, “I humbly request my friends and members of the media to not misconstrue or misquote my comments on our film HOMEBOUND.. it was an academic chat on the business of our movies ... I am and will always be exceptionally proud of HOMEBOUND..it will always shine in our repertoire of films as one of our finest and most sensitively performed and directed films.... We are actively working towards making our film get a large audience and presence on a global stage and are thrilled with the day on day increase in domestic footfalls as well ..”
Karan Johar's recent critical comment on the film took the spotlight in Bollywood.
On the other hand, the movie is India's official entry for the Academy Awards this year. The movie is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor.
However, KJo's statement about its box office numbers didn't go well with the netizens, and as per their opinions, Karan Johar disrespected the film.
Plot of the film
The cinema explores two childhood friends’ journey from a small North Indian village chasing a police job that promises them the dignity they've long been denied. However, as they get closer to their dream, a mountain of desperation threatens the bond that holds them together.
