2025 is the year for you to be entertained by some amazing movies and web series across genres. While some movie series are coming back with sequels, there are also some new entrants ready to entertain you. Whether it is Rasha Thadani, Aaman Devgan, and Ajay Devgn’s film Azaad in the theatres, or R. Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Kriti Kulhari’s Hisaab Barabar on ZEE5, 2025 looks like a kickass year for cinema, right off the bat. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most-anticipated upcoming drama movies in the year 2025, that you absolutely must watch.
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Hisaab Barabar
Directed by Ashwani Dhir, Hisaab Barabar movie is one of the year’s most-awaited films. Starring R. Madhavan in the lead role as a diligent TTE, Radhe Mohan Sharma, this film revolves around his efforts to expose a billion-dollar corporate scam devised by a private bank. Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the mastermind behind this scam, while Kriti Kulhari plays a vigilant police officer who aids Sharma’s investigation. Streaming on ZEE5 from January 24, 2025, Hisaab Barabar is poised to be one of the top drama movies online.
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Dhadak 2
It all started with Sairat, a Marathi film that explored young love amidst societal challenges. Then, its Hindi adaptation, Dhadak, was released, which also gained immense popularity. Now, it’s time for the much-awaited sequel of this movie – Dhadak 2. Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari Wagh in lead roles, this film dives deeper into the complexities of inter-caste relationships in modern India. It shows the leads as rebels in love, fighting against caste-based violence. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, Dhadak 2 promises an emotional roller-coaster that resonates with audiences. With its soulful music and poignant narrative, Dhadak 2 is among the latest drama movies to look forward to.
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Jolly LLB 3
The much-anticipated third installment of the Jolly LLB series sees the return of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as rival lawyers. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, this courtroom drama promises a blend of humor and intense legal battles. Staying true to its predecessors, this drama film will also address contemporary issues within the Indian judicial system. With its engaging script and powerful performances, Jolly LLB 3 is set to be one of the top drama movies of 2025.
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Housefull 5
How can we talk about movie series and forget the Housefull movies? The Housefull franchise is back with its fifth installment. Housefull 5 brings back the rib-tickling comedy that the franchise is known for. Akshay Kumar leads an ensemble cast, including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jackqueline Fernandes, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, and many others. This film promises to add both, humor and a lot of entertainment to your 2025.
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The Delhi Files
Known for films like The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files, and even the web series titled, The Kashmir Files: Unreported, director Vivek Agnihotri is all set to come back with another thought-provoking narrative. The Delhi Files will be released in two parts, the first part being titled, The Bengal Chapter. It talks about the impact of political decisions made in Delhi in the 1940s on Bengal. If it is anything like Agnihotri’s previous works, The Delhi Files is anticipated to be a compelling drama.
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These upcoming drama movies surely make 2025 an exciting year for fans of drama. However, that’s not all, with gripping thrillers like Deva, Skyforce, Sikdandar, romcoms like Loveyapa, and Param Sundari, etc, this year is touted to be an exciting year for Hindi cinema irrespective of genres.
