Neeraj Ghaywan ’s latest film Homebound has finally reached Indian theatres after traveling the international festival circuit. Despite the anticipation, the film’s first-day figures in India remained modest.

Industry estimates suggest the film collected around Rs 29 lakh on day one. For its leading cast members Ishaan Khatter , Vishal Jethwa , and Janhvi Kapoor , this marks a career-low opening compared with their previous releases.

A Limited Release Strategy

Homebound reached roughly 200 to 225 screens across the country. Trade observers point out that the release was intentionally small, possibly to gauge audience response before expanding its reach. The restrained rollout was in line with the film’s modest production scale, with reports placing its total budget, including

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