Homebound, India’s official entry to the Oscars, is slated to release tomorrow. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, this Dharma Productions film follows Dhadak 2 as the second consecutive project from the banner addressing societal discrimination. However, like Dhadak 2, Homebound faced scrutiny from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Several reports indicate that Homebound was referred to the Revising Committee (RC) after the Examining Committee (EC) reportedly requested multiple cuts. The RC granted certification only after 11 modifications were made. Among the changes, the RC muted and replaced certain words in six instances. A 5-second dialogue, “Aloo gobhi…khaate hai,” was removed entirely. A 2-second visual of a man performing puja was censored. At 21 minutes, a dialogue was muted and replaced with a more “suitable” shot. The word “gyaan” was also removed and substituted.
Significantly, the crucial cricket match scene at 1 hour and 4 minutes was altered, with 32 seconds of footage deleted. Additionally, two other scenes—one lasting 16 seconds and another 20 seconds, both at around 1 hour and 22 minutes—were cut. A 2-second dialogue was muted, and visuals of a passing car were modified to meet CBFC guidelines.
In total, the Revising Committee censored 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage. Meanwhile, the makers have created have tried to create a good buzz around the media by sharing about the film, check the post coming on the microblogging site or X as under that talks about the movie:
The emotional journey of Homebound has resonated with many, and we can’t wait for you to experience it! #Homebound – in cinemas tomorrow pic.twitter.com/phorf0yQRv
— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) September 25, 2025
Following these changes, Homebound received a U/A 16+ certificate on September 12. The film’s final runtime, as per the censor certificate, is 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes).
Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. The film explores the journey of two friends navigating the challenges of life and striving for success.
