Mrunal Thakur Reviews Ishaan Khatter’s Homebound Trailer: ‘Big Cheers And Congratulations’

The trailer of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has been officially unveiled, paving the way for its theatrical release on September 26. Featuring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, the film is already one of the most-discussed Hindi releases of the year.

Mrunal Thakur, a popular name in Bollywood, has shared the trailer of Neeraj Ghaywan’s upcoming film Homebound on her Instagram story, praising the drama. Sharing her reaction, she wrote, “Homebound is finally coming to Indian cinemas! Big cheers and congratulations to the entire team. @neeraj.ghaywan, your brilliance shines through every frame. Can’t wait to watch this unfold on the big screen.”

Ishan reshared the story on Instagram, amplifying the buzz among fans waiting for the film’s

release.

Mrunal was not the only one to appreciate the trailer. Several other celebrities also shared their excitement, making Homebound a talking point across the industry. By sharing the trailer on her story, Alia Bhatt wrote, “Deep. Honest. Beautiful. What a lovely trailer… can’t wait to watch this one.”

Many other Bollywood stars like Arjun Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Dia Mirza, Nikkhil Advani, Medha Shankr and Harshvardhan Kapoor praised Neeraj Ghaywan’s vision. Their enthusiasm shows that the film has become a sensation not only for the public but also within Bollywood circles.

International Recognition

Homebound was given a standing ovation at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) earlier this year, solidifying its position as one of the most eagerly awaited releases. Its TIFF critical triumph has intensified its already building buzz.

The movie is also accompanied by significant industry support. Producers Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Karan Johar and Somen Mishra have come together to bring the film to theaters. Adding international heft, Hollywood icon Martin Scorsese is an executive producer, giving the film international legitimacy.

Cast and Crew Highlight

Apart from Janhavi, Ishan and Vishal, the other cast members are Shalini Vatsa, Shridhar Dubey, Harshika, Vijay Vikram and Yogendra Vikram Singh. The narrative was jointly developed by Ghaywan with Bashpeer and Gogo Roy, while dialogues were written by Ghaywan and Varun Grover.

The technical team boasts music by Amit Trivedi and Naren-Benedict, and editing by Nitin Baid, while production design was by Mobius. With all these members on board, the movie is sure to deliver technical finesse and emotional depth.

Rising Expectations Ahead of Release

The trailer suggests a gripping, complex storyline, driven by powerful visuals and robust performances. With its mix of global recognition, strong industry backing and powerful storytelling, Homebound possesses every ingredient of a milestone Hindi film.

Its audience will be able to see the complete movie experience when Homebound arrives in cinemas on 26 September.