Half of 2025 is over but good cinema has come in short supply.
Things are so bad even 'okay' feels 'wow' these days. Sukanya Verma lists the Best Hindi Films of the year so far.
Sitaare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan's official remake of Spanish underdog sports drama Champions celebrates the triumph of spirit and proves some feel-good formulas never go out of style.
Superboys of Malegaon
Reema Kagti's passion for cinema and those who pursue it ardently lights up the efforts of an amateur filmmaker and his buddies in Malegaon.
Ground Zero
Hollow jingoism is so prevalent in Bollywood that just its absence and a straightforward approach to a soldier's investigation into the 2001 attack on Parliament lends much heft.
The Diplomat
A sturdy John Abraham in the titular avatar, coming to the rescue of an Indian citizen trapped in Pakistan, chronicles an embassy's working in fairly thrilling fashion.
Chhaava
Vicky Kaushal proves his blockbuster prowess in a costume drama designed to showcase his appeal in Chhatrapati Sambhaji's larger-than-life biopic.