New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Homebound, India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars, had a subdued opening at the domestic box office, earning well under Rs 30 lakh on its first day.
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywa n, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. Despite its critical acclaim and Oscar buzz, the film's opening numbers suggest a slow start commercially, with limited footfall in theatres.
With its strong festival credentials and growing word-of-mouth, Homebound may yet see an upward trend in the coming days. However, the first day figures highlight the ongoing challenge of converting critical success into box office performance.
According to early es...