Hyderabad, Dec. 29 -- Neeraj Ghaywan, the director who gave us the masterpiece Masaan, returned with Homebound. This film is a brutal, honest, and deeply moving look at the lives of those living on the margins of Indian society. Inspired by Basharat Peer's reportage, the movie is a powerful reminder of the systemic challenges faced by the underprivileged. It forces the audience to step out of their comfort zones and face uncomfortable truths about the country we live in.

Story

The film follows two childhood friends, Chandan Kumar (Vishal Jethwa) and Mohammed Shoaib Ali (Ishaan Khatter). Both come from humble backgrounds in a North Indian village. Chandan is a Dalit and Shoaib is a Muslim. Their shared dream is to become police constable...