15 Best Bollywood movies of 2025: Dhurandhar, Haq to Stolen, revisit the cinematic gems of this year

15 Best Bollywood movies of 2025: From Sanya Malhotra’s thought-provoking Mrs. to Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar, let’s take a look back at the cinematic gems.

Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

The year 2025 entertained fans with a delightful mix of theatrical and direct-to-OTT films. These marked a cinematic milestone not just for the actors or performers but also for the viewers, who were intrigued by these films long after the credits rolled on the screens. From Sanya Malhotra’s thought-provoking film Mrs. to Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar, let’s take a look back at the best Bollywood movies of 2025 that truly blessed our social media feeds.

Top Bollywood/Hindi movies of 2025

Dhurandhar

Anchored by a strong ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and others, Dhurandhar roared at the box office with its massive performance. Whether it is Akshaye Khanna’s deadly villain avatar or the energetic FA9LA song, Dhurandhar is among the most successful spy thrillers. The movie is still grabbing eyeballs for its stellar collection that is now inching closer to Rs 700 crore in domestic earnings. The plot centers around a secret agent who infiltrates Pakistan’s criminal gang.

Haq

Featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Khan in the lead, this legal courtroom drama garnered praise for Yami Gautam’s fine craft and a gripping tale set in a court. The story centers around Bano, who decides to fight for her rights against the odds of society, religion, and systematic corruption.

Homebound

Neeraj Ghaywan’s social drama film captured hearts with its raw and authentic style. The plot revolves around two childhood friends, who fight for their dreams and embark on a challenging quest to clear police exams. Set against the backdrop of a small village, Homebound is a perfect mix of emotions and drama. The movie not only earned critical acclaim but also won over the audience, as it made us proud after being listed as one of the top 15 international feature films for the 2026 Oscars. The Indian movie became an official entry for the Academy Awards 2026 as it secured its place in the best 15 global titles.

Where to watch: Netflix

Superboys of Malegaon

Set against the eponymous backdrop, Reema Kagti’s coming-of-age drama film revolves around an amateur filmmaker and his group of friends who decide to make a film on their hometown. With good dialogues and stellar performances of the ensemble featuring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, this one is a decent watch.

Where to watch: Prime Video (via OTTplay Premium top-up plan)

Stolen

Featuring Abhishek Banerjee in an unconventional role, Stolen is probably the hidden gem of 2025 that is a must-watch thriller drama. With taut performances and a gripping story, Stolen is a great pick if you’re looking for something different yet powerful. The story revolves around two brothers who unwittingly get trapped in a web of desperation and moral ambiguity after their act of helping a kidnapped baby is wrongfully met.

Where to watch: Prime Video (via OTTplay Premium top-up plan)

Chhaava

Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama film roared at the box office with an impressive collection in India. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, the movie is based on a Maratha ruler, Sambhaji, whose tough personality, bravery, and dedication are often remembered decades later. From well-crafted magnificent sets to epic battles of power and influence, Chhaava has it all.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Mehta Boys

Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary play a father-son duo in this captivating family drama film. The story takes you on a journey of family dynamics after a young architect has to unwillingly spend 2 days with his father. The movie delves into grief, father-son dynamics, and the silent weight of strained relationships. The movie is a slow yet heart-touching story.

Where to watch: Prime Video (via OTTplay Premium top-up plan)

Sitaare Zameen Par

Aamir Khan brings a heartwarming spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par. The movie features Aamir Khan as Gulshan, a hotheaded basketball coach who is ordered to do community service by training disabled players (neurodivergent adults) ahead of their special tournament. The movie follows various life lessons as the mentor learns from his ‘specially-abled’ players.

Where to watch: YouTube

Bhagwat: Chapter One – Raakshas

Arshad Warsi plays a determined police officer in this gritty thriller. The story revolves around a cop’s quest to solve a series of twisted missing person investigations as it connects with his haunting past. Jitendra Kumar of Panchayat fame plays a dark character in the film and showcases his layered personality of an artist.

Where to watch: ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium

Metro... In Dino

This anthology film is a spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's 2007 film Life in a... Metro and features a solid ensemble cast of Anupam Kher, Ali Fazal, Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sen, and others. The movie brings some emotionally charged love stories that weigh on various themes like loneliness, bonding, faking relationships, and emotional turmoil.

Where to watch: Netflix

Dhadak 2

Dhadak sequel features Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimrii in the lead. The story revolves around a young couple who faces hate and rage due to their caste differences. The movie reflects on the piercing reality of the caste system, discrimination, and corruption evident in the nation. From college romance to bullying and forbidden love, the movie takes you on a wild ride. Siddhant’s acting is a game-changer as you connect with his doomed character.

Where to watch: Netflix

Mrs.

Sanya Malhotra headlines. Mrs. in the titular role and the realistic portrayal of an Indian household sparked attention. The movie explores a hard-hitting tale of marriage, gender roles, and identity crises with society’s POV of materialistic responsibilities for only women. The plot follows Richa, an ambitious woman whose life changes after she is married to a doctor and is confined to her husband’s house. The movie screams about male chauvinism and systematic patriarchy that creeps inside even progressive mindsets of Indian society.

Where to watch: ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium

Saiyaara

Mohit Suri’s musical romance created a chatter on social media for various reasons. From the innocent leads and fresh pairing of debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to the powerful and unconventional love story, Saiyaara is undoubtedly the most-talked-about film of the year. Even months after watching the film, viewers are hooked on Vaani Batra and Krish Kapoor, the characters that were brought to life with the leading duo’s mesmerising performance. The story revolves around songwriter Vaani and struggling singer Krish’s lives as they fall in love even when fate brings a twist of Alzheimer's.

Where to watch: Netflix

Nishaanchi

Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama features newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray in a dual role of twin brothers. The story centers around two brothers names Babloo Nishaanchi and Dabloo Wafadaar Singh with clashing personalities and delivers a tale of crime, betrayal and love.

Where to watch: Prime Video (via OTTplay Premium top-up plan)

Jugnuma: The Fable

This mystical drama film is backed by Oscar-winning Guneet Monga and Anurag Kashyap. The plot revolves around a family who embarks on a challenging quest to unravel the mystery of burnt trees. With captivating themes of folklore, environmentalism, greed and moral decay, Jugnuma takes you on an unexpected journey and is a must-watch if you like to consume something different. The movie also features the formidable likes of Manoj Bajpayee, Priyanka Bose and Tillotama Shome.

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