This year, the indian film industry witnessed a wave of cinematic brilliance from both bollywood and the South indian film industries. From emotional dramas to mythological spectacles, 2025 brought audiences unforgettable experiences. Interestingly, none of the films featuring Bollywood’s big stars like salman khan or ajay devgn made it to the top five. Here’s a look at the Top 5 Best Films of 2025, as rated by IMDb.
* 1. Saiyara
Director: Mohit Suri
Cast: Anit Padda, Ahan Pandey
Genre: romantic Musical Drama
IMDb Rating: ⭐ 7.1
Platform: Netflix
Overview: Saiyara captured hearts with its soulful music, touching story, and emotional depth. Mohit Suri’s direction brought a perfect blend of love and heartbreak, while the chemistry between the leads stood out as one of the most charming of the year.
* 2. Chawaa
Director: Unknown
Cast: vicky kaushal, rashmika Mandanna
Genre: Historical Drama
IMDb Rating: ⭐ 7.3
Platform: Netflix
Overview: Portraying Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, vicky kaushal delivered one of his most powerful performances. The film’s intense action sequences and grand visuals earned it wide acclaim and a solid fan following.
* 3. Mahaavatar Narasimha
Director: Ashvin Kumar
Genre: Mythological Epic
IMDb Rating: ⭐ 9.1
Platform: Netflix
Overview: A cinematic masterpiece, Mahaavatar narasimha narrates the divine story of Prahlad and Lord Vishnu’s narasimha avatar. With breathtaking visuals and impactful dialogues, this film became a spiritual and cinematic triumph.
* 4. Dragon
Cast: Kaydu Lohar, Anupama Parameswaran
Genre: Action Romance (Tamil)
IMDb Rating: ⭐ 7.9
Platform: Netflix
Overview: Released on february 21, this tamil blockbuster wowed audiences with its action-packed narrative and sizzling chemistry between the leads. It emerged as one of the year’s most talked-about successes.
* 5. Coolie
Cast: Rajinikanth
Genre: Action Drama
IMDb Rating: ⭐ 6.4
Platform: Prime Video
Overview: Featuring Thalaiva Rajinikanth, Coolie lived up to its hype with high-octane action and trademark charisma. The film achieved strong box office numbers and remains a must-watch for fans of South indian cinema.
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