Here are the top 10 most anticipated films of 2025, from Kantara: Chapter 1, Deva, Chhava to Emergency, Alpha and more!
Cinephiles sit tight; 2025 is shaping up to be one exciting year at the movies! Whether it’s long-awaited reunions, gripping prequels, or stories that promise to stay with us long after the credits roll, this year’s lineup has something for everyone. At Friday Ratings, we’re already counting the days for these ten films. Let’s dive into what’s got us buzzing!
1. Kantara: Chapter 1
Release Date: October 2, 2025
Remember the haunting beauty of Kantara? Well, we’re heading back to that mystical universe, this time to uncover the roots of its divine folklore. Set in the Kadamba dynasty, Kantara: Chapter 1 promises to take us deeper into the mythology that left us spellbound the first time around. Goosebumps, anyone?
2. Thug Life
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are teaming up again after Nayakan, and honestly, the wait has been way too long! Add a star-studded cast featuring Trisha, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal, and Thug Life feels like a cinematic jackpot. If their past work is any indication, this one’s going to be an absolute masterclass in storytelling.
3. Game Changer
Release Date: TBA 2025
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in a Shankar film? Sign us up! Game Changer is a political thriller about an IAS officer taking on a corrupt system, and it’s got all the makings of an edge-of-your-seat drama. We expect jaw-dropping visuals and plenty of “Wow” moments, especially after seeing the fans' reactions to the poster releases!
4. Sikandar
Release Date: Eid 2025
You already know it’s not Eid without a Salman Khan blockbuster. Sikandar is Bhai doing what Bhai does best; high-octane action, and that unbeatable swagger. Directed by AR Murugadoss, this one looks set to deliver the full masala package we know and love.
5. Chhava
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Vicky Kaushal takes on the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in this historical epic. The teaser already gave us chills, and with Akshaye Khanna playing a calculating Aurangzeb, the stakes are higher than ever. Will this be Vicky’s next big hit? We’ll be there to find out.
6. Alpha
Release Date: December 25, 2025
YRF’s spy universe just got even cooler with Alpha. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh are leading this action-packed thriller, proving that the ladies can slay in the world of espionage too. If you loved Alia in Jigra, you know she’s about to bring her A-game here.
Social commentary meets gripping drama in Santosh, a cop thriller by Sandhya Suri. Shahana Goswami leads the charge in this powerful story that tackles caste, misogyny, and religion. After its Cannes premiere, the buzz has been undeniable. We’re ready to be moved and shaken by this one.
8. Deva
Release Date: January 31, 2025
Shahid Kapoor as a rebellious cop and Pooja Hegde as a daring journalist in this one, Deva promises to be an action thriller that’ll keep us on our toes. With Rosshan Andrews at the helm, this rollercoaster ride of drama and thrills is already looking unmissable.
Patriotism and action come together in 120 Bahadur, a tribute to the heroes of the 1962 India-China war. Farhan Akhtar leads this emotionally charged story about courage and sacrifice, and we’re expecting all the feels. Bring the tissues cuz this one’s going to hit hard.
Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency finally sees the light of day, and it’s diving straight into the controversial political chapter of 1975-77. Love it or hate it, this film is bound to spark conversations, and we’re curious to see how Kangana handles such a bold narrative.
There you have it, here are ten films that have us hyped for 2025! What’s on your watchlist?
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