Top 10 Recently released best Indian movies in 2025 #shorts

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Top 10 Indian Releases of 2025 (To Date)

1. Chhaava (Hindi)
A sweeping historical‑action epic on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Laxman Utekar with music by A.R. Rahman, this film has smashed domestic and global records, grossing around ₹800 cr, making it the #1 hit so far .

2. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam)
The sequel to the celebrated L2, this Mohanlal–Prithviraj starrer has earned around ₹265–268 cr worldwide, solidifying its pan‑South appeal .

3. Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Telugu)
A major Tollywood blockbuster, it raked in approximately ₹245–300 cr globally .

4. Thudarum (Malayalam)
Another Malayalam high‑grossing film from Rejaputhra Visual Media, earning between ₹230–235 cr worldwide .

5. Sikandar (Hindi)
Salman Khan leads this AR Murugadoss‑directed action thriller, grossing ₹226 cr at box office .

6. Raid 2 (Hindi)
A sequel to the 2018 hit – Ajay Devgn returns as an IRS officer investigating corruption. Released on May 1; praised for its taut storytelling .

7. Housefull 5 (Hindi)
June 6 saw the launch of this comic spectacle in the popular Bollywood franchise, featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh in a “hilarious joyride” with a murder‑mystery twist .

8. Good Bad Ugly (Tamil)
Ajith Kumar’s mix of gangster drama and action‑comedy released on May 8 via Netflix/BookMyShow. Box office around ₹179–300 cr .

9. Game Changer (Telugu)
A high‑octane Telugu action drama from Sri Venkateswara Creations, earning ₹178–186 cr .

10. Dragon (Tamil)
A Tamil thriller from AGS Entertainment, grossed ₹150–152 cr worldwide .

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Other Noteworthy Mentions

Thandel (Telugu) (Feb 7): A romantic‑action thriller based on true events. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi impressed, with it crossing ₹100 cr .

Agnyathavasi (Kannada) (Apr 11): A moody rural murder‑mystery praised for its atmosphere and performances .

Adhipatra (Kannada) (Feb 7): A suspense thriller steeped in coastal Karnataka folklore and police intrigue .

Sky Force (Hindi) (Jan 24): A 1965 Indo‑Pak war aviation drama with Akshay Kumar. Noted for realistic tone, albeit with budget constraints .

Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi) (coming Jun 20): A remake of Champions starring Aamir Khan, lauded as an “eye‑opener” by Sudha Murty .

Homebound (Hindi): Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Janhvi Kapoor, it earned a 9‑minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025 .

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Quick Recap Table

Rank Title Language Genre

1 Chhaava Hindi Historical‑Action
2 L2: Empuraan Malayalam Action
3 Sankranthiki Vasthunam Telugu (Not listed but big)
4 Thudarum Malayalam Thriller
5 Sikandar Hindi Action
6 Raid 2 Hindi Crime‑Drama
7 Housefull 5 Hindi Comedy‑Mystery
8 Good Bad Ugly Tamil Action‑Comedy
9 Game Changer Telugu Action
10 Dragon Tamil Thriller

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