Ishaan Khatter is all set to make waves on the global stage once again—this time at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. His upcoming film, Homebound, directed by the acclaimed Neeraj Ghaywan, has officially been selected for the 2025 lineup, and the buzz is already building. As the news was announced, producer Karan Johar gave a shout out to the film. Homebound selected for Cannes 2025 premiere For Ishaan, Homebound is another step in a career that’s quickly gaining international momentum—fresh off his Hollywood debut in The Perfect Couple and now headlining a film that’s headed to one of cinema’s most revered platforms. The film also is Janhvi Kapoor's debut at Cannes as this is her very first film to be premiering on the international platform. Reacting to the 'incredible honour,' producer Karan Johar shared a heartwarming note on social media. It read, "HOMEBOUND, our soulful story directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been selected for the illustrious Festival De Cannes! This moment is a testament to the power of Indian cinema, showcasing our unique stories, talents, and perspectives to the world!" Further, he added, "I will not deny that I always wished for one of our films to reach this prestigious global platform. And here we are! But nothing without the true visionary, who is going to become a frequent visitor of Cannes I feel, as he embarks on his second-time journey with his film. @neeraj.ghaywan, this achievement is not just a win for our film industry, but a beacon of hope for emerging filmmakers, inspiring them to push boundaries and share their voices, rooted in our land! And you are that beacon!" "@melitatoscan - thank you for being such a strong pillar of strength and guidance for us. I am extremely fortunate & thrilled to have you in our corner for this journey! Congratulations to the entire team for this incredible honor!" he concluded. Sharing her excitement, Jahnvi also shared on Instagram, "A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honoured to announce that #Homebound makes its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. Our hearts are full and we can’t wait to show you all this journey on the big screens!" More about Homebound While Ghaywan returns to Cannes after leaving a lasting impression with his debut film Masaan, Homebound is set to be Ishaan and Janhvi's first outing at the iconic festival. The film brings together Neeraj's deeply emotional storytelling and actor's growing reputation for choosing bold, meaningful roles. The Cannes slate this year features an impressive mix of global talent and fresh stories. Homebound will screen alongside Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo by Diego Céspedes, My Father’s Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr., and Urchin by Harris Dickinson, among others. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.