Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial, Homebound, has gained a lot of limelight due to its unique storytelling and stellar performances. The film has also secured its place in the 2026 Oscars nominations. The movie is all about a friendship between two young men, ‘Chandan’ (played by Vishal Jethwa) and ‘Shoaib’ (Ishaan Khatter). The film also features Janhvi Kapoor, who portrayed ‘Sudha’, ‘Chandan’s’ love interest. For the unversed, Homebound was released on September 26, 2025. Now that the film has hit the big screens, here comes the details about its ending.
Homebound: A tale of friendship, dreams, and survival
Neeraj Ghaywan’s directorial Homebound is an emotional social drama that features the fragile dreams of India’s marginalised youth. The story revolves around ‘Chandan’, who is a Dalit, and ‘Shoaib’, who is a Muslim, where the duo shares the same struggles of caste, religion, and poverty. Due to their financial constraints, the two are also treated poorly by society. So, both ‘Chandan’ and ‘Shoaib’ dream of joining the police force as constables, because they believe that the uniform will bring them respect and stability.
