Homebound Selected For Toronto International Film Festival 2025

Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, has been officially selected for the Gala Presentations category at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), to be held from September 4 to 14, 2025.

Homebound joins TIFF gala slate

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar, this Hindi drama earned acclaim earlier this year at Cannes, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation. The story follows two childhood friends from a North Indian village who dream of becoming police officers, exploring themes of friendship, pressure, and social barriers.

Karan Johar’s film gets global recognition

The film features Vishal Jethwa, Harshika Parmar, Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, with Martin Scorsese attached as executive producer. With its TIFF selection, Homebound is gaining momentum as a potential awards contender and marks another milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage. Audiences and industry watchers alike are now eagerly awaiting the film’s wider release.