The 8th Critics’ Choice Awards, held last night, delivered a double delight as Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound and Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant each clinched four major honours.
Homebound, a poignant drama set during the COVID-19 lockdown in a small North Indian village, swept the film category with Best Film, Best Director (Neeraj Ghaywan), Best Actor (Vishal Jethwa) and Best Supporting Actress (Shalini Vatsa). Starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor alongside Jethwa, the film explores friendship, loss and quiet resilience. It was India’s official entry for the Oscars and earned widespread acclaim for its sensitive storytelling.
You can watch it right now on Netflix. The film dropped on the platform on November 21, 2025 — just months after its theatrical release in September 2025 — and is available worldwide in Hindi with subtitles. Runtime: approximately 2 hours 2 minutes. No extra cost for subscribers.
On the OTT front, Black Warrant matched the haul with Best Web Series, Best Supporting Actor (Rahul Bhat) and two more craft wins. The seven-episode prison drama, inspired by true events at Delhi’s Tihar Jail in the late 1970s–80s, stars Zahan Kapoor as a rookie jailor confronting corruption and humanity behind bars. Created by the Sacred Games team, it offers a gritty, unflinching look at the system.
Stream Black Warrant exclusively on Netflix, where it premiered on January 10, 2025. Each episode runs 45–60 minutes; perfect for binge-watching or spaced viewing.
Both titles are already in your Netflix library across 190 countries. With fresh Critics’ Choice validation, there’s no better time to experience these powerful Indian stories. Fire up the app tonight — the award-winning Homebound and Black Warrant are just a click away.