Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Homebound Wins Second Runner-Up at TIFF 2025
Neeraj Ghaywan's film, Homebound, won an award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The movie, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, tells the story of two childhood friends.
It was the second runner-up for the International People’s Choice Award.
The film premiered at Cannes, received a standing ovation, and is based on a story about migrant workers.
The film's producer, Karan Johar, and actor Vishal Jethwa expressed their gratitude for the recognition.
The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 26, 2025.
Homebound won the second runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award at TIFF 2025.
The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa.
Homebound had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 and received a standing ovation.
The film is inspired by Basharat Peer’s essay about migrant workers.
Homebound will be released theatrically on September 26, 2025.
- Who
- Neeraj Ghaywan and the cast of Homebound
- What
- Won the 2nd Runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award
- When
- At TIFF 2025 on Sunday
- Where
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Why
- The audience voted for the film.
- Award
- International People's Choice Award (2nd Runner-up)
- Film
- Homebound
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Main Actors
- Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa
- Based on
- Basharat Peer's essay "Taking Amrit Home"
- Executive Producer
- Martin Scorsese
- Release Date
- September 26, 2025
Sources
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TIFF 2025: Park Chan-Wook, Lee Byung-Hun, Son Ye-Jin's No Other Choice Wins International People’s Choice Award
TIFF 2025: Chloe Zhao Creates History With Popular Choice Award Win, Becomes First Director Honoured Twice
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