Netflix India reveals its 2025 slate with exciting films, series, and documentaries featuring top Bollywood stars.
Films to Watch Out For
7 January, 2025 : Netflix is set to drop some high-profile original movies this year. Here are the most anticipated ones:
1) Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins
Siddharth Anand and Saif Ali Khan reunite for this globetrotting heist thriller. The teaser showcases Saif and Jaideep Ahlawat plotting to steal the prestigious Red Sun diamond.
2) Aap Jaisa Koi
A heartfelt romantic drama starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Sheikh, directed by Karan Soni and produced by Karan Johar.
3) Dhoom Dhaam
A quirky action-romance featuring Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi as an unlikely couple caught in a night of chaotic adventures.
4) Nadaaniyan
Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan, makes his acting debut in this rom-com where a South Delhi diva hires a middle-class achiever as her fake boyfriend.
5) TEST
A sports drama starring R Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, blending cricket, emotions, and life-altering choices.
6) Toaster
A comedy-drama produced by Rajkummar Rao and starring Sanya Malhotra, centering around a mysterious toaster and family secrets.
7) Akka
Set in a matriarchal society in 1980s South India, this Tamil original stars Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in a gripping gangster tale.
Upcoming Web Series
Netflix is introducing new series while bringing back fan favorites.
1) The Bads of Bollywood***
Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, makes his directorial debut with this industry-based drama packed with self-aware humor and high-stakes storytelling.
2) Dabba Cartel
Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, and Jyotika star in this crime thriller about women running a secret drug peddling business through tiffin deliveries.
3) Delhi Crime: Season 3
Shefali Shah reprises her role as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi, tackling a human trafficking case that extends beyond India’s borders.
4) Glory
A high-octane boxing drama starring Divyenndu and Pulkit Samrat, where a father reunites with his estranged sons in pursuit of Olympic glory.
5) Kohrra Season 2
A new case and personal conflicts challenge detectives Garundi and Dhanwant Kaur in this gritty crime thriller.
6) Mandala Murders
A crime series starring Vaani Kapoor, set in a mysterious town entangled in ritualistic killings.
7) Rana Naidu Season 2
Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati return for more underworld drama, now joined by Arjun Rampal.
8) Saare Jahan Se Accha
Pratik Gandhi stars as an Indian spy battling across the border in this intense espionage thriller set in the 1970s.
9) Super Subbu
Netflix’s first Telugu series, featuring Sundeep Kishan as a reluctant sex-ed teacher in a conservative village.
10) The Royals
A rom-com starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter, set in the glamorous world of Indian aristocracy and high-end business.
Must-Watch Documentaries
1) Dining With The Kapoors
A behind-the-scenes look at Bollywood’s iconic Kapoor family, featuring Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, and others.
2) The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3
Kapil Sharma returns with his comedy talk show, featuring celebrity guests and hilarious sketches.
3) The Greatest Rivalry: India Vs Pakistan
A cricket docu-series featuring legendary players like Sunil Gavaskar and Shoaib Akhtar, exploring the history of Indo-Pak cricket battles.
4) The Roshans
A deep dive into the Roshan family’s Bollywood legacy, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and insights from Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
5) Vir Das Fool Volume
An international comedy special shot in Mumbai, London, New York, and Tokyo, exploring the balance between silence and noise in our lives.
6) WWE on Netflix
For wrestling fans, Netflix will now exclusively stream WWE’s flagship weekly wrestling programs in multiple countries.
Final Thoughts
Netflix’s 2025 lineup is packed with high-quality entertainment across genres. From action-packed heists and heartwarming romances to gripping crime thrillers and insightful documentaries, there’s something for everyone.
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Published by HOLR Magazine
Sources: Netflix India Press Release, Next on Netflix Event Announcements, Interviews with Industry Experts, Youtube Netflix India, The Hindu Bureau
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