From Emergency to Thug Jeevan: Movies worth watching in 2025
The year 2025 is packed with exciting releases from Bollywood and South Indian cinema, including historical dramas, action-packed thrillers and anticipated sequels.
The year 2025 promises an exciting lineup of films across genres, from historical dramas and action thrillers to comedies and sequels. Bollywood and South Indian cinema is gearing up for a great year, so audiences have a lot to look forward to. Here’s a detailed guide to the upcoming movies, their release dates, and what to expect.
upcoming hindi movies of 2025
emergency
Directed by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency is a historical drama that depicts the political unrest during India’s Emergency in 1975. Ranaut plays the character of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, portraying this controversial era. This film is going to be released on January 17.
shade
Chhaava is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, the film highlights Sambhaji’s bravery and contribution to the Maratha Empire. Directed by Laxman Utekar, it will release on February 14.
Tulsi Kumari of Sunny Sanskari
The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor-led film, announced for 2024, is a love story to be part of the ‘Dulhania’ franchise. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, it also stars Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Akshay Oberoi and Manish Paul. The film will be released on 18 April.
Alexander
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2AMaPCsJIQ
Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar is an action-packed film starring Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal. It will release during Eid 2025.
housefull 5
The fifth installment of the Housefull franchise promises a mix of humor and entertainment with a star cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt. It will be released on 6th June.
war 2
The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, this Ayan Mukherjee-directed action thriller stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The film, part of the YRF Spy Universe, will release in August 2025.
Alpha
Yash Raj Films has planned a Christmas 2025 release for Alpha, its first female-led action-thriller in the YRF spy universe. In the film, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari will play the role of female super agents in charge of the spies.
stars on the ground
Aamir Khan’s Sitare Zameen Par is the sequel to his 2007 blockbuster Taare Zameen Par, which co-starred Darsheel Safary. The film will be released in mid-2025.
held
Ayushmann Khurrana plays a vampire in this horror-comedy directed by Dinesh Vijan. Starring Rashmika Mandanna, Thaama is expected to release during Diwali 2025.
Subedar
Crime-thriller Subedaar, starring Anil Kapoor in the lead role, will stream on Prime Video. It also stars Radhikka Madan, who plays Anil Kapoor’s daughter in the film. Set in the heartland of India, the film highlights the gripping journey of Subedar Arjun Maurya, who now faces the turmoil of civilian life. The film is directed by acclaimed director Suresh Triveni.
Bhoot Bangla, Welcome To Jungle, De De Pyar De 2
After 14 years, Akshay Kumar’s film Bhoot Bangla with film director Priyadarshan is ready to release in 2025. The actor’s Welcome to the Jungle, the third film in the popular Welcome franchise, is also scheduled to release in 2025. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Paresh Rawal, Shreyas Talpade and many more. Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh’s romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2 will release on November 14.
Lahore 1947, The Delhi Files, 120 Bahadur, Azad
Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta, is a patriotic drama that will release in August 2025. Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur, set against the backdrop of the 1962 India-China war, pays tribute to Major Shaitan Singh Bhati. Soldiers of PVC and Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment. It will be released in theaters on November 21.
Vivek Agnihotri’s The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter will release on August 15, while Azaad, Abhishek Kapoor’s action-adventure film, which marks the debut of both Aman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, will release on January 17.
Rebel 4, Raid 2, Chhori 2
Sequels of hit films Baaghi, Raid and Chhori will also come in the year 2025. Tiger Shroff-starrer Baaghi 4 is scheduled to release on September 5. Horror drama Chhori 2, which continues the story of Sakshi (Nushrat Bharucha) from the first film, is also slated for release in 2025. Ajay Devgan and Vaani Kapoor’s Raid 2 will release in theaters on February 21.
upcoming south movies of 2025
Vishvambhra
This fantasy drama starring Chiranjeevi will release on January 10 and is touted to be one of his most expensive projects.
game changer
This political action film directed by Shankar stars Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. It will be released on January 10 during Sankranti.
Raja Saab
A romantic horror-comedy led by Prabhas, the film also stars Malavika Mohanan and Sanjay Dutt. It will be released on 10th April.
thug Life
Kamal Haasan and famous director Mani Ratnam’s much-awaited film Thug Life will be released in theaters on June 5. The story of the film has been written by its star producer Haasan. Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Trisha, Abhirami, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Gautam Karthik, Joju George, Aishwarya Lakshmi and Vaiyapuri in lead roles.
Kantara: Chapter 1
This prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara explores the events during the Kadamba Dynasty. Directed by and starring Rishabh Shetty, it will release on October 2.
Coolie
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The action-thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj stars Rajinikanth in the lead role, which will release in summer 2025.
Thalapathi 69
Considered to be actor Vijay’s last film, Thalapathy 69 reportedly features the actor as a “torch bearer of democracy”, which aligns with his recent political ventures including the founding of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) political party. . The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamita Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Prakash Raj. It is expected to be released in October.
