Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other directors made an impact with their 2025 releases, in various languages.
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.'
The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.
It's an action-packed week on OTT. Fasten your seat belts and check out these options from Sukanya Verma.
There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us.
'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'
From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.
'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'
Taapsee Pannu will play a cop for the first time in director Arshad Syed's Woh Ladki Hai Kahan.
'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.'
'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'
Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.
'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'
Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'
From Vijay Devarakonda to Kung Fu Panda, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on OTT this week.
As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.
Joginder Tuteja lists April's theatre releases.
'When you're attempting a genre such as action with two big action heroes, your film needs to look and feel a certain way, which was very difficult to achieve.'
A feeble fable masquerading as a robo rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya aspires to address what unrealistic expectations in a relationship can lead to, observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.
Action, animation, fantasy, romance, sports, crime, zombies, slice of life, coming of age, you name it, it's there on OTT this week.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.
Abhishek Bachchan talks about Housefull 3, co-star Nargis and fatherhood!
You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.
Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.
From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.
Harnoor Channi-Tiwary weighs in on some unusual ways to celebrate Father's Day on June 20.
As commendable her confidence is, Janhvi's metamorphosis from bechari to bold is slight, observes Sukanya Verma.
The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.
As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.
Sreesanth will also be singing a fast number in the movie for which recording has begun in a studio in Kochi.
Joginder Tuteja looks at winning actor-director jodis, who have made Rs 100 crore movies and are returning for an encore.
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