Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Homebound’ heads to Cannes 2025

Neeraj Ghaywan‘s latest film, Homebound, has been honored with a selection in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. This achievement comes after his successful debut with ‘Masaan’ (2015), which also premiered in the same esteemed category.
Production and Cast
The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, in association with Varun Grover and Somesh Mishra, and stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, with a special appearance by Janhvi Kapoor. Dharma Productions marked the occasion by sharing a congratulatory post for the achievement.
The post read, “A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honoured to announce that #Homebound has made its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. Our hearts are full and we can’t wait to show you all this journey on the big screens.”
Career Milestones
‘Homebound’ marks another significant step for Ishaan Khatter as his career gains international traction, following his recent Hollywood debut in The Perfect Couple. Meanwhile, Neeraj Ghaywan returns to Cannes after making a lasting impression with ‘Masaan’, while Homebound will be Ishaan’s first appearance at the renowned festival.
Cannes Lineup
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival lineup boasts an impressive blend of global talent and innovative storytelling. Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ will be screened alongside notable films such as Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut ‘Eleanor the Great’, ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ by Diego Cspedes, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ by Akinola Davies Jr., and ‘Urchin’ by Harris Dickinson, among others.