Homebound on OTT: When and Where to Watch India’s Official Entry for The Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, India’s official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, is now set for its OTT release. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, the film is a rare combination of Indian storytelling strength and global creative vision. It follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan) and Chandan (Vishal) whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi adding emotional depth to a story grounded in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India.

The film is inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times article and was released in India on September 26, 2025. Now, it will be streaming on Netflix from November 21. Talking about the same, Director Neeraj Ghaywan said, “Inspired by a true story of friendship, Homebound explores the universal themes of connection and compassion as forms of quiet resistance. After screening in competition at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and loved by everyone, it has now found a home on Netflix, reaching audiences in 190 countries. I am truly excited for this opportunity and deeply value my long-standing relationship with Netflix throughout my career.

Adding onto that, Karan Johar said, “Homebound is the kind of film that reminds us why stories matter – intimate, layered and guided with great care by Neeraj. As producers, supporting a film like this has been a privilege. Seeing the film reach Netflix allows it to connect with audiences far beyond its immediate world, and that journey is incredibly special for us at Dharma.”

Homebound festival journey added to its momentum, with a celebrated premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, followed by an impactful screening at TIFF, where it secured the Second Runner-Up spot for the International Audience Choice Award. The film has now earned the honour of being selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars 2025 in the Best International Feature Film category.

Homebound is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and co-produced by Marijke DeSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier along with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar acting as the Executive Producers.

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