In a moment of immense pride for Indian cinema, Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter’s Hindi-language drama Homebound made a powerful debut at the Cannes Film Festival on 21 May. Directed by the acclaimed Neeraj Gheywan and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the film not only impressed the audience but also sparked an emotional wave within the theater.

Janhvi Kapoor lit up the red carpet with her elegance and poise, turning heads like a true diva. Meanwhile, inside the theater, emotions ran high as a video showing Karan Johar, Janhvi, and Ishaan visibly moved by the audience’s love is now going viral. The crowd’s heartfelt reaction turned into a thunderous standing ovation that lasted an impressive 9 minutes, outshining even Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning, which received a 5-minute ovation at last year’s festival.

Dharma Productions shared the unforgettable moment on social media, captioning it, “9 minutes of pure love and applause from the people,” highlighting the overwhelming reception the film received on the international stage.

In the viral video, the entire cast and crew were seen holding back tears as the audience applauded. Director Neeraj Gheywan broke down in Karan Johar’s arms, clearly overwhelmed by the global appreciation.

What Is Homebound About?

The film follows the heartfelt journey of two best friends from a remote village in North India who aspire to become police officers. But as they inch closer to their dream, life takes an emotional turn, testing their friendship and ambitions.

With such an emotional and powerful narrative, Homebound has left audiences across the globe eagerly waiting for its theatrical release.