Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound Set to Premiere at Cannes 2025
Acclaimed director Neeraj Ghaywan returns to the Cannes Film Festival 2025 with Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, premiering in the Un Certain Regard section.
kowshik Reddy
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan is making a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest film, Homebound, which has been officially selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes edition. This marks a poignant moment—exactly a decade after his critically lauded debut, Masaan, premiered in the same category in 2015.
Homebound brings together a powerhouse cast, including Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. Notably, this project reunites Kapoor and Khatter, who previously starred together in Dhadak. The film is produced by Dharma Productions, with Karan Johar onboard as the executive producer.
A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world.
We are honoured to announce that #Homebound makes 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… pic.twitter.com/anNJeIyZtD — Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) April 10, 2025
As highlighted by the Indian Express, the Un Certain Regard section is known for spotlighting innovative storytelling and emerging cinematic voices. Ghaywan’s Masaan won both the FIPRESCI Prize and the Promising Future Award in this category, cementing his international recognition.
With Homebound, Ghaywan continues his exploration of emotionally layered narratives, further establishing his reputation as a global filmmaker. The film is also significant in that it is the only Indian feature selected in the official lineup for Cannes this year—a testament to the growing presence of Indian cinema on the world stage, as reported by The Statesman.
The film is scheduled to premiere during the Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 13 to 24, 2025.
