Diwali 2025 theatrical and OTT releases: Ayushmann Khurrana's Thamma to Karan Johar's Pitch To Get Rich

That time of the year to get spooked is here! This Diwali, a bunch of new movies and shows are hanging there to drop like a firecracker in 2025. Check out the list below and their release dates.

Thamma, Pitch To Get Rich

Diwali 2025 is going to be a total blast for both theatres and the digital world. A massive line-up of movies and shows are gearing up for their releases next week in India. From the much-awaited supernatural thriller Thamma to the ultimate business showdown Pitch To Get Rich, the upcoming list is a perfect festival mix of chills, heart-tugging moments, and pure entertainment, packed with amazing actors, mind-blowing stories, and a sparkle of stardom that promises to make this Diwali a bright, happy, and unforgettable for everyone.

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Latest big releases in Diwali 2025

Thamma

Release date: October 21

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's supernatural thriller finally hitting cinemas this Diwali. Thamma marks the fifth installment of the Maddock Horror Universe, after Shraddha Kapoor's Stree, Varun Dhawan's Bhediya, Abhay Verma's Munjya, and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2. The horror flick also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the main antagonist, and Paresh Rawal in a pivotal role.

Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat

Release date: October 21

This romance movie is set to clash with Thamma next week in cinemas. Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa bring back the typical Bollywood melodrama with Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat that follows an unrequited love story, emotional turmoil, dramatic situations, and soulful soundtrack. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat promises to take you back to the classic romance drama from the 1980s and 1990s, shifting focus from the modern love.

Dude

Release date: October 17

Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju's this Tamil romantic action drama is coming a few days earlier from the main day of Diwali. The story follows a carefree man named Aravind who falls head over heels for a woman named Kural only to have their dreamy romance fall into intense jealousy and insecurities. A reckless act of betrayal shatters their bond and threatens their family ties, forcing Aravind to confront his flaws and fight for redemption.

Bison: Kaalamaadan

Release date: October 17

Another Tamil movie that's going to clash with Dude at the box office which is going to be quite a crack this Diwali. Actor Dhruv Vikram portrays the titular role of Kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan in the biopic Bison: Kaalamaadan. The movie chronicles the life of a young man who overcomes obstacles to become a successful kabaddi player, opting for sports and a peaceful life over a life of violence.

K-Ramp

Release date: October 18

This Telugu romance drama follows a fun loving man (Kiran Abbavaram) trying his best to win over a woman's (Yukti Thareja) heart. The story is set against a Kerala backdrop for a fresh, new visual and comedic feel. The film is directed by Jains Nani and is promoted as a family entertainer that promises plenty of fun, drama, and music. The movie's title K-Ramp is a combination of the lead's name intial and struggles with his his rampage nature.

Pitch To Get Rich

Release date: October 20

This star-studded business reality show is coming to JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) that claims to the first-of-its-kind in India where a group of entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to the investors for the chance to win a Rs 40 crore investment pool. Pitch To Get Rich has Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Malaika Arora and fashion designer Manish Malhotra as main hosts, and business moguls Naveen Jindal, Dhruv Sharma, Ravi Jaipuria, Darpan Sanghvi, Gaurav Dalmia, Vagish Pathak, and Vinod Dugar as the sharks.

Param Sundari

OTT release date: October 24

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's cross-culture romance drama will be finally watchable for all viewers of Amazon Prime Video this month. Param Sundari has been streaming on rent on the platform for now. Interestingly, OTTplay Premium's existing subscribers will also be able to watch the movie with a special top-up option. Param Sundari minted Rs 51.28 crore at the box office worldwide.

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