Ishaan, Janhvi, Vishal's Homebound Becomes Second Runner-Up At TIFF International People’s Choice Award

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Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound has made India proud on global platforms. After the Cannes Film Festival, the Neeraj Ghaywan-directorial reached the Toronto International Film Festival. The cast of the film, along with the director, attended the event and saw the audience giving positive reactions.

Homebound wins big at TIFF 2025

Homebound had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was competing for the TIFF International People’s Choice Award. While No Other Choice, directed by Park Chan-wook, won the top prize in the category, Neeraj’s film became the second runner-up. First runner-up was Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier.ALSO READ: Homebound Release: Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa Janhvi Kapoor Film To Hit Screens On THIS DateProducer Karan Johar, who is backing Homebound under his home banner Dharma Productions, wrote on Instagram, “Always more special when it’s the people’s choice…Homebound, our film is a story we are all so so proud of and to see it being loved, accepted and appreciated across the globe, across language or any barriers - it is surreal! A big thank you to @tiff_net for giving us the platform. Congratulations to the entire team - this is only the beginning. thank you @neeraj.ghaywan for allowing us to be a part of your labour of love.”

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Vishal, who plays Chandan in Homebound, spoke about attending TIFF 2025. He said in a statement, "Honestly, I’m a little taken aback by all this love and appreciation. I didn’t expect this reaction. I simply trusted Neeraj Ghaywan sir’s vision and followed his instructions every step of the way. Everything you’ve appreciated about my performance is really a reflection of the guidance I received on set. To be here at TIFF and feel this kind of warmth from an international audience is surreal and deeply humbling."

About Homebound

Homebound is about two childhood friends from a North Indian village, who push against a world stacked against them. The film is releasing in theatres on September 26.