Ishaan Khatter hopes for a time when smaller films like “Homebound” can find box office success at par with mainstream blockbusters, but for that to happen, the actor believes the audiences must also become a “stakeholder” in supporting these stories.

“Homebound”, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, struck a chord with international audiences after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, followed by more such screenings at Toronto and Melbourne. The movie is set to represent India at the Academy Awards next year.

Despite the critical acclaim, the film, which released in Indian theatres on September 26, has only managed to earn Rs 5 crore at the domestic box office.

Khatter, who stars in the movie alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, said he would not label the movie a failure in

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