Big news coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival! The movie “Homebound,” starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa, just scored a major award. It snagged the People’s Choice Award. Producer Karan Johar couldn’t hide his excitement, sharing the happy update on his social media.
“Homebound” has been quite a hit on the festival circuit. This latest win at TIFF is another feather in its cap. The film actually took home the Second Runner-up spot in the TIFF 2025 People’s Choice Awards. Get ready, because the movie is set to release on September 26.
When it comes to good news, Karan Johar is never shy about celebrating. He poured his heart out on Instagram about this big achievement for “Homebound.” He called the People’s Choice Award truly special.
Karan wrote that “Homebound” tells a story everyone involved is incredibly proud of. He pointed out how the film has touched hearts across the globe, easily crossing language barriers. This widespread love is genuinely surprising, he added. He then gave a big shout-out to the Toronto Film Festival for providing such a wonderful platform. Karan made sure to congratulate the whole “Homebound” team. He believes this is just the start of great things. He also specially thanked Director Neeraj Ghaywan for letting them be part of this special project.
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What’s ‘Homebound’ All About?
Curious about the story behind this acclaimed film? “Homebound” follows two friends who dream of joining the police force. They leave their village to chase this ambition. But as they get closer to their goal, things start to change between them. Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa play these two friends, while Janhvi Kapoor also has a key part. Before TIFF, the film even received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Talk about making a splash!