The first Friday of 2025 started quietly, with no new releases in Indian cinema. Films like Pushpa 2, Marco, and Mufasa: The Lion King had the spotlight to themselves. However, starting January 10, movie lovers can expect some exciting new releases every Friday. But which Indian film is already topping the anticipation charts for 2025? Keep reading to discover the top 10 most awaited films.
The Sankranti holiday will bring major releases from both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Fateh, starring Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez, along with Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, will be released tomorrow. The rest of January also promises some big releases, including Sky Force and Deva.
Looking ahead, 2025 has some huge films lined up. Sikandar with Salman Khan, The Raja Saab starring Prabhas, and Housefull 5 with Akshay Kumar are all generating a lot of buzz. But interestingly, none of these films currently appear on IMDb’s list of the most anticipated movies for 2025.
Badass Ravikumar Takes the Top Spot
According to IMDb’s real-time popularity list, the film Badass Ravikumar, led by Himesh Reshammiya, is currently the most anticipated Indian film of 2025. Around 24.2% of movie fans are excited for this musical action film, set to release on February 7, 2025. It has even outpaced Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, which holds the second spot.
Here’s a look at IMDb’s top 10 most anticipated Indian films for 2025, based on real-time popularity:
- Badass Ravikumar – 24.2%
- Game Changer – 24.1%
- Azaad – 18.7%
- Fateh – 7.1%
- Daaku Maharaj – 5.9%
- Deva – 5.8%
- Sky Force – 5%
- Krrish 4 – 3.4%
- Madha Gaja Raja – 1.8%
Notably, there’s a lot of buzz around Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 4. Although there’s no official announcement yet and filming is expected to start in Summer 2025, the excitement surrounding this superhero film is undeniable, as reflected by its spot on the list!
