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January 2025 Hindi Films Lineup: 10 Most-hyped Bollywood Releases
Bollywood, famed for its dazzling storytelling and epic spectacles, is set to kick off 2025 with a bang. January brings a powerhouse lineup of action-packed films, seamlessly blending adrenaline-pumping narratives with drama, biography, and historical intrigue. Featuring star-studded casts, jaw-dropping stunts, and unforgettable dialogues, these releases have fans buzzing with excitement. Here's why the Bollywood films of January 2025 deserve a spot on your must-watch list.
Top 10 Bollywood Films Set to Rock this January
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Fateh || Action Thriller || January 10, 2025
Actor Sonu Sood makes his directorial debut with this action movie. Writing alongside Ankur Pajni, Sood stars as an actor. With Jacqueline Fernandez as the female lead, the ensemble features Prakash Belawadi, Shiv Jyoti Rajput, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah in supporting roles.
The storyline intricately explores Fateh, a man of great respect with a concealed past, living a tranquil life in Punjab until a village girl becomes a victim of a nefarious cybercrime syndicate. In an unexpected alliance with an ethical hacker, he tries to unravel a vast network of deceit, challenging the fabric of justice nationwide.
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In association with Zee Studios and Shakti Sagar Productions, Ajay Dhama’s co-production oversight shapes the film.
Ikkis || Biography || January 10, 2025
Bankrolled by Maddock Films, this biography movie boasts Sriram Raghavan as the director and writer.
Set against the historical backdrop of the 1971 war, this poignant biopic chronicles the bravery and sacrifice of a young Indian army officer, Arun Khetrapal.
The cast includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda, Ekavali Khanna, Kuldeep Singh Thakur, Narinder Singh, Shree Bishnoi, and Aryan Pushkar.
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Khiladi 1080 || Action Adventure || January 12, 2025
With a leading cast featuring Shehnaaz Gill, Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, and Rakul Preet Singh, this action movie stars Akshay Kumar in a quadruple role.
The theme centres around four identical brothers- Raghupati, Ram, Raghav, and Raja - who unknowingly become entangled in a perilous criminal conspiracy. It threatens not only their own lives but also the safety of their loved ones.
Besides directing the adventure film, Kabir Sadanand wrote it with Rajveer Ahuja and Asad Ajmeri.
Production credit goes to Zee Studios, Cape of Good Films, and Mukta Searchlight Films.
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Emergency || Biographical Action || January 17, 2025
This drama is directed and written by Kangana Ranaut, who also co-produced it, and stars the main character. The production team also includes Zee Studios and Renu Pitti. With a screenplay by Ritesh Shah, the docudrama features Ranaut as Indira Gandhi, one of the most significant Women in Indian History.
Based on the true events of 1975, this political drama sheds light on the tumultuous period under Indira Gandhi’s leadership. It delves into the complex web of power, decisions, and consequences that marked a crucial chapter in India’s history.
Shreyas Talpade, Anupam Kher, Vishak Nair, Satish Kaushik, Mahima Chaudhry, Ashok Chhabra, and Milind Soman played pivotal roles in this biographical film.
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Azaad || Historical Action || January 17, 2025
Amid the tumultuous era of 1920s India, a young stable boy forms an unspoken bond with a spirited horse named Azaad. Their lives become deeply entwined as rebellion brews and tyranny tightens its grip, pushing the boy towards a transformative journey. His quest to ride the majestic steed evolves into a tale of bravery, igniting his inner strength amid the nation’s relentless struggle for freedom.
With this plot, ‘Azaad’ flourishes with Abhishek Kapoor as director, who also contributed to the writing alongside Krishnan Hariharan and Suresh Nair.
The historical movie’s star cast line includes Ajay Devgn, Aman Devgan, Diana Penty, Jiya Amin, Rasha Tadani, Piyush Mishra, Dylan Jones, Akshay Anand Kohli, and Mohit Malik.
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