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Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest film, Homebound, has been receiving a lot of praise from critics and audiences since its release. Although the film is struggling to gain box office numbers, many in the industry have been applauding the film. In the latest, Ananya Panday joined the team sharing her review for Homebound, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa. The actress stated that the film left her heartbroken and was quite emotional.
In her Instagram Story, she shared, “What a profound and compelling film. I’m deeply touched. You exit the cinema feeling so fulfilled yet so heartbroken simultaneously. Bravo @neeraj.ghaywan I have always admired your work. @karanjohar, the strongest source of support and the backbone.”
She also commended the cast of the film for their nuanced portrayal. Tagging them, she added, “So authentic and so genuine. You all evoke both empathy and discomfort. Truly inspiring.”
Homebound- Plot and Cast
Homebound tells the story of two childhood friends from a small hamlet in India who desire to be police officers, hoping that the job will provide them the respect they’ve never had. However, as they pursued their aspirations, their friendship became strained owing to obstacles and professional duties. Reem Shaikh, Harshika Parmar, and Shalini Vatsa play supporting roles, with Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
While the film has only earned a little over Rs 3 crore in the Indian box office, its recognition in the international sphere has been humongous. Homebound made its international debut at Cannes 2025’s Un Certain Regard section in May. Aside from Cannes, Homebound was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). To add to the excitement, the film has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category.
Ananya Panday’s Upcoming Project
Meanwhile, Ananya was last featured in Kesari Chapter 2, a period courtroom drama starring Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. Karan Johar produced the picture, which was released in April of this year. Her next film will be Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshaya. The official release date for the film, directed by Vivek Soni, has not yet been revealed. Aside from that, she has Call Me Bae Season 2 in the pipeline.
