10 Hindi movies leaving Netflix in December 2025

Heads up, Netflix viewers! As the calendar flips to December, it's time for the steamer to shuffle its content collection, which means some classics are about to vanish. We all know how shocking and disappointing it is to find out your favourite flicks that you selected in your list, are not available on Netflix anymore. So, before they pull off the disappearing act, grab your popcorn and get ready for a movie marathon with these ten Hindi classics, from Dil Chahta Hai to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, as they are all leaving Netflix on the same date, this December 28, 2025!

Bollywood movies leaving Netflix:

Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan Akhtar's debut directorial was a trendsetter back in the early 2000s era. Dil Chahta Hai captured the spirit of the post-liberalisation youth with its fresh storytelling, relatable characters and how friendship has evolved in modern day. The movie tackled personal growth and romance in such a way that it was considered revolutionary for its time. You must revisit Dil Chahta Hai one last time before it leaves Netflix on December 28.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

This Zoya Akhtar directorial is considered one-of-its-kind even after fourteen years of its release. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin, the movie interestingly combines life lessons with friendship, confronting personal fear and prioritising overcoming them through a road trip to a foreign country with captivating music and a blend of humour and relatable drama. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's last day on Netflix is December 28.

Luck By Chance

Another Zoya Akhtar directorial that's also leaving Netflix on December 28. Luck By Chance beautifully focuses on the harsh reality of the Hindi film industry. The story follows an aspiring actor who dreams to make it big in Bollywood but struggles to maintain his relationship with his lover who's also an actress. The exciting part of the movie is that it has cameos from Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor, John Abraham, Vivek Oberoi, Rajkumar Hirani, Boman Irani and Anurag Kashyap.

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

Starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor Khan, this murder-mystery drama has a gripping combination of suspense, thrills, drama that ignites the storyline with horror elements. The slow-burn mystery and poignant exploration of grief and loss everything make Talaash a must-watch. Especially Kareena's performance garnered massive praises. The story follows a police officer's investigating the high-profile murder case of a renowned Bollywood actor.

Fukrey

This comedy drama is considered a sleeper hit which had a poor opening but gradually made a good collection at the box office. Starring Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Varun Sharma, Ali Fazal, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh, Pankaj Tripathi and Richa Chadda, this movie has a fresh script, relatable characters, situational comedy and authentic portrayal of Delhi's youth culture. It was absolutely expected for such a fresh cast to deliver a massive laugh riot and achieve cult status!

Don

Shah Rukh Khan just ate, and left no crumbs! After Amitabh Bachchan, his performance was so nuanced that it's still unimaginable about any other actor to portray the character of Don. With the storytelling skills of Farhan Akhtar as the director, this action thriller will be forever etched in our hearts. Don also features Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, Om Puri, Isha Koppikar, Pavan Malhotra and Chunky Panday.

Lakshya

Starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, this war drama captured attention due to its amazing combination of coming-of-age drama, how the young generation handles the tough military life, strong character development and inspiring themes like patriotism. Lakshya follows the story of an irresponsible spoiled young man's surprisingly turning into a brave army officer during the Kargil War. This movie is also directed by Farhan Akhtar.

Rock On!!

This Abhishek Kapoor directorial is one-of-its-kind musical drama that highlights the journey of a fictional Indian rock band. Back in 2008, Rock On!! was the type of movie that broke new grounds in India cinema. A musical drama like this people have only watched in Hollywood at that time. Every song has a memorable and repeatable hook, a core reason for its success. The narrative also delves into the ups and downs of friendship that deeply resonated with the younger generation.

Dil Dhadakne Do

This family drama has an ensemble cast like Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Rahul Bose, Vikrant Massey, Ridhima Sud, Zarina Wahab, Parmeet Sethi and Manoj Pahwa. Dil Dhadakne Do beautifully portrays a dysfunctional but filthy rich family and the members' exploring sensitive themes of marital discord and generational conflict. The movie delves into the hidden resentments, unfulfilled desires, and unspoken issues within the family.

Karthik Calling Karthik

This mystery drama is considered ahead of its time due to the amazing blend of rich suspense with romance and mental disorders. Karthik Calling Karthik features Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in the leads, along with Shefali Shah, Ram Kapoor, Vipin Sharma and Vivian Bhatena. The movie also explores childhood trauma and how it affects a person's subconscious mind. A movie like this was rarely seen in Indian cinema during the early 2000s. Farhan Akhtar playing the dual role of the timid Karthik #1 and the confident Karthik #2 was a unique and challenging aspect of the storyline.