‘Homebound’, India’s official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, is now preparing to release on digital platforms. Starring Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, the film depicts the struggles of young Indians grappling with friendship, ambition and social expectations.

After its release in theatres, it was highly praised, although it did not perform well at the box office. Now, viewers around the world will finally be able to stream this film from the comfort of their homes. Let us know when and where is ‘Homebound’ going to be released on OTT?

,homebound, When and where will it be released on OTT?
OTT’s leading platform Netflix has announced that Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound will stream on the platform from November 21. The streamer shared the update with the film’s poster on Instagram and wrote, “A long journey home, a friend who feels like home. Two childhood friends try to live a life of respect, but they have a long battle to win. India’s official selection for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Oscars. The film, Homebound, is releasing on Netflix on November 21.

The film has been produced by veteran producers like Karan Johar, Adar Poonawala, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra while Marijke D’Souza and Melita Toscan du Plantier are its co-producers.

A story based on friendship and hope
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound blends an authentic Indian story with a contemporary global cinematic vision. The story revolves around Shoaib (Ishaan Khattar) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), two childhood friends whose dream of joining the police force becomes the foundation of their lives. Jhanvi Kapoor plays an important role, which brings emotional feel to the story.

Homebound premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and received rave reviews, later receiving a Second Runner-up International Audience Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. It will start streaming on Netflix from November 21.