Karan Johar's Homebound receive standing ovation at TIFF 2025 premiere

Karan Johar’s latest film ‘Homebound’ made a powerful impact at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), earning a standing ovation during its North American premiere. The drama, directed and written by Neeraj Ghaywan, impressed audiences with its layered storytelling and compelling performances.

The team celebrated the moment on social media, thanking everyone for the overwhelming response. Karan Johar, who co-produced the film alongside Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra,



also reshared the post on his Instagram Stories, expressing pride in the film’s international journey.

The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in key roles.

‘Homebound’ first made waves with its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 21. Its selection at TIFF added to its growing reputation on the global stage. After earning international acclaim with its European debut, the warm reception in Toronto has only strengthened its momentum.