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Gautham Harikumar
"A Simple Story of Big Struggles"
The screenplay is built around the
friendship of two young boys. The story moves forward only through them and the problems they face in their daily lives. One of them suffers from caste discrimination and verbal abuse because he belongs to a minority community.
The movie tries to highlight social issues like caste discrimination and how society treats people based on their background. Even though I don’t fully agree with the political angle the movie is trying to push, I focused more on the emotional and character-driven storytelling.
The emotional connection is handled in a simple and subtle way. It doesn’t feel forced or overdramatic. The writing keeps moving smoothly and never feels stuck. The story naturally follows the two main characters through their struggles, dreams, and daily challenges.
The performances of the lead actors make the friendship feel real. The rural setting also adds realism and supports the story well.
Overall, it is a decent friendship drama. Works as an emotional social drama.
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27 Nov’25 14:25
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Harman Singh
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Cinema B.E
Home is the place where the heart lies - Ishaan (Muslim) & Vishal (Dalit)
community friends wants to chase a dream of being constable to take a power on this job!
Director Neeraj
Satyam Jadhav
Neeraj Ghaywan delivers another heartbreaking story after Masaan.
This beautiful tale about human lives, our society and friendship leaves you in tears.
Cine Buffed
Homebound is an evocative film that hits hard with its emotional core,
exploring themes of loss, displacement, and the quiet struggles of human connection. Without the baggage of
Surya Saride
Moved to the core.
So happy that big production houses are backing makers like Neeraj.
Great performances by the whole cast. Some wonderful camera work & sound design.
Soumya Sarkar
From the days of a failed sun
MAN OF CINEMA
There is a dialogue in the film " All i inherited in my life are these legs"
with courage in their legs and dreams in their eyes, In india, many such people takes a step towards a
J Joy
Neeraj Ghaywan’s cinema hits like reality — no escape, no comfort.
Homebound (2025) is a drama film that shows the story of two friends who belong to a marginalized community,
Kanish S
Great film to understand the sociology of India.�
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Movie Lover
Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is a profoundly moving drama set against
the backdrop of caste and religion in contemporary India. The film distinguishes itself through its
ayushi chaturvedi
What a film! 🤯 The writing, acting, direction, everything is absolutely on
point in Homebound. Seriously, this is a must-watch cinematic experience and a huge contender for
Somya Rishishwar
Bahut bahut bahut bahut bahut bahut sundar film.
Extremely moving. Touched and how. Couldn’t stop crying. Uff felt too real.
Patrona_ on_ult
घर, घर होता है।
Vikas Yadav
Despite the CBFC's decisions, the soul of #Homebound remains intact in its very
fabric. #NeerajGhaywan's gentle, empathetic filmmaking defeats the intrusion of hate and
Ryan Grey
Fractured identities, shattered dreams, and broken homes.
Neeraj Ghaywan doesn't walk you through the agony of it all, but let's you sit with it while he meticulously brushes your
Sidcinnati .
"बॉल का असली वजूद तो हवा में ही है दोस्त.
जमीन पे तो बस पड़ी रहती है।"
"A ball is alive only in the air, my friend. On the ground, it just lies dead."
Ooooof. Deep.
🍿 Popcorn Scale
Plot Flow:
👬 Two childhood friends, Chandan (Ishaan Khatter) and Shoaib
(Vishal Jethwa), in a North Indian village dream of joining the police force for stability and status.
Shridhar Manivannan
if I get any problems in life, I just compare them with the problems faced by
these two guys and move on
Aijaz Khan
So real except Ishan in some scenes, the other guy is amazing so is Janvi
Jinesh Muralidharan
Heartbreaking film ..
it’s staying in my head even after several days of watching it . Ishaan Khattar and Vishal jethwa come up with the best performances this year . Ishaan
Rohan Chanda
While I was watching the first half of Homebound I found myself admiring many
moments but also questioning the unanimous critical acclaim it was receiving. And then came the
FilmDost YT
Homebound, India's official Oscar entry, is a deeply moving film that captures
the struggles of Chandan and Shoaib as they chase dreams of becoming police officers while battling
Popcorn Reviewss
#India's Official Submission to the Oscars of 2026, #Homebound is a heartfelt
tale of friendship packaged in a deeply political drama with searing social undertones for the ages