BY SUNIT JANGIR
Mumbai, December 10 - 2025 has turned out to be a decent year for Indian cinema, with multiple films across languages dominating the global box office and earning strong ratings on IMDb. From large-scale devotional action dramas to intimate human stories, Indian films showcased incredible variety and star power.
Here are the top 10 most popular Indian movies of 2025 on IMDb, which were released between January 1 and November 30, 2025, that have an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher. These 10 titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb customers, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
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1. Saiyaara (Hindi)
Director Mohit Suri's romantic drama that resonated strongly with urban and rural audiences alike, Saiyaara emerged as one of the biggest surprise blockbusters of the year. Driven by compelling performances and chartbuster music, the film managed a long theatrical run and was among the most discussed film topics on social media. Its emotional storytelling made it a major IMDb favourite.
2. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi)
A devotional action epic rooted in Indian scriptures, Mahavatar Narsimha impressed one and all and paved the way for Indian filmmakers to seriously look into the animation genre. The movie's spiritual tone and technical finesse helped it attract massive audiences into theatres, becoming a path-breaking blockbuster in the animation genre.
3. Chhaava (Hindi)
One of the biggest all-India grossers of 2025, Chhaava stunned at the worldwide box office with its extraordinary performance. The historical drama struck a chord with audiences due to its patriotic narrative, high production value, and gripping sequences. On IMDb, the film gained immense praise for its authenticity and detailed character arcs.
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4. Kantara Chapter 1 (Kannada)
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 is the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 (so far), proving that prequels can equally be effective as sequels if made with total conviction. Expanding on the universe of the first film, this origin chapter combined folklore, divinity, and breathtaking visuals. Critics and audiences hailed it as a cinematic triumph, making it one of the year's top-rated films on IMDb.
5. Coolie (Tamil)
Starring superstar Rajinikanth, Coolie has been one of the most talked-about Indian films of the year due to its scale and powerful collaborations. Even though the film underperformed, the solid performances, action sequences, and whistle-worthy moments made it a 500 crores grosser. The film reaffirmed Rajinikanth's strong pull across regions.
6. Dragon (Tamil)
A mid-budget coming-of-age comedy drama, Dragon has been one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year. The film's youthful content, with the growing popularity of actor Pradeep Ranganathan, made Dragon a headline during its release and made it to IMDb's most popular films of the year.
7. Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi)
This emotional sports drama, headlined by superstar Aamir Khan, connected with viewers across age groups. Sitaare Zameen Par explored the relationships of a basketball coach with players with disabilities. Its strong IMDb traction came from word-of-mouth appreciation for the performances and rewarding narrative.
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8. Deva (Hindi)
Despite low box office performance, Shahid Kapoor's action thriller was among the people's chatter. It gained decent visibility on IMDb due to its high-octane sequences, stylish treatment, and Shahid's powerful performance.
9. Raid 2 (Hindi)
A sequel to the successful Raid, the film retained the franchise's gritty investigative tone and delivered a gripping storyline full of twists. Raid 2, driven by strong performances and an engaging screenplay, has been among the very few franchise films to become successful. IMDb users especially appreciated its realism and tension-filled narrative structure.
10. Lokah Chapter 1 (Malayalam)
Emerging as the biggest Malayalam blockbusters ever, Lokesh Chapter 1 unlocked Malayalam cinema's potential and also got praise for being one of the best superhero films of Indian cinema. It is the only Malayalam film to cross 300 crores globally, underlining Malayalam cinema's growing international presence.
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Movie
Language
Worldwide Collection
1
Saiyaara
Hindi
₹570.25 crore
2
Mahavatar Narsimha
Hindi
₹327.00 crore
3
Chhaava
Hindi
₹808.00 crore
4
Kantara Chapter 1
Kannada
₹852.00 crore
5
Coolie
Tamil
₹518.00 crore
6
Dragon
Tamil
₹151.75 crore
7
Sitaare Zameen Par
Hindi
₹267.50 crore
8
Deva
Hindi
₹56.25 crore
9
Raid 2
Hindi
₹237.50 crore
10
Lokah Chapter 1
Malayalam
₹303.75 crore
Overall, the year 2025 showcased the creative diversity of Indian cinema like never before. From Bollywood's dominance and Kannada epic to Tamil mass entertainer and Malayalam's ever-growing stature, audiences embraced films across languages.
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