Karan Johar’s Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is finally set to release in India after a successful international festival run. Dharma Productions announced that the film will hit theatres on 26th September, creating major buzz among movie lovers.
The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival and making its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Homebound has received widespread acclaim from critics.
Inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times article, the film follows two childhood friends from northern India who dream of becoming police officers. Their friendship is tested as they prepare for the national police exam under immense pressure.
The screenplay is written by Basharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Sumit Roy, with dialogues by Neeraj Ghaywan, Varun Grover, and Neeraj Dubey. Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is attached as the film’s executive producer.
Fans are thrilled about its release but have expressed concerns. Many argue that media coverage constantly refers to the film as “Karan Johar’s Homebound” rather than focusing on Neeraj Ghaywan and his team, who created it.
Critics say this reflects a larger industry trend where producers are credited for a film’s success, while directors and writers often get sidelined. Others defend it, saying it is done mainly for SEO purposes and wider reach.
Fans worry that such coverage lets producers overshadow the true creators of a film. They point out that when a film flops, the blame shifts back to the filmmakers, making the pattern even more unfair.
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