Top 7 Reasons to Watch Homebound: Homebound, the Indian film most talked about in 2025, has made its grand entry into Cannes, and it has been announced to represent India for the Best International Feature Film nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. This is the film whose waves have been making all the world’s emotional drama. But why should one choose to watch it in theatres rather than waiting for OTT? Here are seven reasons.
Homebound is inspired by Basharat Peer’s essay A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway and revolves around two childhood friends chasing a police job while contending with systemic barriers. Watching such layered narratives unfold on the big screen enhances its emotional impact.
Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa have both delivered career-defining roles, with Janhvi Kapoor lending weight to that of Sudha Bharti. Their performances have such fine nuances that they need to be experienced in a theater setting.
After Masaan, here is Ghaywan once again with a poignant narrative. His direction-augmented by Martin Scorsese’s mentorship as executive producer ensures every scene is cinematic and absolutely enthralling.
The intermediate and grand images of North India shot by Pratik Shah within the rural picturesqueness recapture this friendship, struggle, and resilience on a theatre screen.
Amit Trivedi’s soulful songs and Naren Chandavarkar-Benedict Taylor’s score, immersing viewers with surrounding sound, are the only means to experiencing this aural landscape.
This is not only a film but also among the Oscar nominations for India. It is best experienced in theaters as it connects people to history, one of which will definitely be a landmark moment for cinema.
Theater audiences amplify the emotions-when the hall gasps, laughs or weeps together, the collective impact of Homebound multiplies.
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This is more than a movie. It’s an experience in empathy, courage and human bonds. For its story, artistry and recognition, this should ideally go to big screen.
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