2025 is shaping up to be the year of sequels for Bollywood. From spy thrillers to cult comedies, the industry is banking on nostalgia and established franchises. Here are the top 10 movies you simply cannot miss.
1. War 2 (Independence Day 2025)
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani
The Hype: The YRF Spy Universe expands with this epic face-off. Ayan Mukerji takes the director's chair from Siddharth Anand. The clash between Kabir (Hrithik) and the new antagonist (Jr NTR) is expected to set opening day records.
2. Hera Pheri 3
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal
The Hype: After years of rumors, the original trio is back. Raju, Shyam, and Baburao return to take us on another chaotic ride. Farhad Samji is directing, and the plot reportedly involves them getting involved in an international gun smuggling ring (accidentally, of course).
3. Housefull 5
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and a massive ensemble
The Hype: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala aims to create India's first cinematic universe of comedy characters. Set entirely on a cruise ship, this promises visuals we haven't seen in the franchise before.
4. De De Pyaar De 2
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R Madhavan
The Hype: The rom-com returns with a twist. This time, the conflict shifts to the girl's family, with R Madhavan playing the strict father figure.
5. Raid 2
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh
The Hype: IRS Officer Amay Patnaik is back. Based on another true high-profile income tax raid, this sequel promises intense drama and dialoguebaazi.
6. Krrish 4 (Tentative)
While not officially dated, pre-production is in full swing. Hrithik Roshan has confirmed that the script is locked, and they are working on visual effects concepts that will rival Hollywood superhero flicks.
7. Border 2
Sunny Deol returns to the battlefield. After the historic success of Gadar 2, a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Border is officially in the works, focusing on the 1971 war again but with a new perspective.
Conclusion: With over ₹2000 Crores riding on these sequels, 2025 might be the biggest year for the Indian Box Office yet.