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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guy in the Sky Pictures, RSVP, and Zeal Z Entertainment Services spearheaded the film’s production.

January 2025 Hindi Films

MISSION GREY HOUSE || SUSPENSE THRILLER || JANUARY 17, 2025

Written by Zeba K, this suspense thriller film boasts Naushad Siddiqui as the director and screenwriter.

Produced by Reliance Entertainment and Rafat Films Entertainment, ‘Mission Grey House’ stars Abeer Khan, Puja Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Nikhat Khan, Kamlesh Sawant, Raza Murad, and Babloo Mukherjee.

The film’s narrative centres on Kabir, a determined young man whose unwavering ambition to become a police officer drives him to don a uniform and take matters into his own hands. His unconventional methods catch up with him when he is assigned to Grey House for a critical mission, only to find himself ensnared in a web of danger.

LAHORE 1947 || HISTORICAL SUSPENSE DRAMA || JANUARY 24, 2025

Crafted under the production of Aamir Khan, this period movie is inspired by the play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Ni’ by Asghar Wajahat. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this evocative drama unfolds against the backdrop of India’s partition in 1947.

‘Lahore 1947’ narrates the poignant journey of a Muslim family migrating from Lucknow to Lahore during the partition. Their new beginning takes an unexpected turn when they are allotted a grand mansion abandoned by a fleeing Hindu family. Suddenly, they discover an elderly Hindu woman still dwelling within its walls.

The suspense drama stars Sunny Deol in the lead role and marks Preity Zinta’s return to Bollywood after a seven-year hiatus. The supporting cast includes Ali Fazal, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Karan Deol, Abhimanyu Singh, and Parminder Singh Kainth.

With music composed by A R Rahman, the film also features Aamir Khan and Vicky Kaushal in special appearances.

SKY FORCE || WAR ACTION DRAMA || JANUARY 24, 2025

This film is about the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965. It portrays India’s retaliatory strike on Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase, the first and most devastating air operation in the nation’s history.

Besides scripting the action film with Aamil Keeyan Khan and Niren Bhatt, Sandeep Kewlani directed it alongside Abhishek Anil Kapur.

The thriller film makes its way to theaters courtesy of producers Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios, Amar Kaushik, and Dinesh Vijan on behalf of Maddock Films.

The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati, Nimrat Kaur, and Sara Ali Khan. The additional cast includes Danny Denzongpa, Veer Pahariya, Leena Sharma, and Sharik Khan Jr.

TEHRAN || ACTION THRILLER || JANUARY 26, 2025

Starring John Abraham, Hadi Khanjanpour, and Manushi Chhillar as key characters, this action movie excels with Arun Gopalan its director.

Penned by Ritesh Shah and Ashish P. Verma, the film’s plot is yet to be unwrapped.

Bankrolled by Bake My Cake Films and Maddock Films, the thriller movie boasts a supporting cast that includes Madhurima Tuli, Adam Karst, Allon Sylvain, Neeru Bajwa, Kal Sabir, Toby Osmond, and Desmond Edwards.

DEVA || ACTION THRILLER || JANUARY 31, 2025

Featuring Shahid Kapoor in the titular role, this action film highlights the story written by the duo Bobby-Sanjay, making their Bollywood debuts.

Dialogues crafted by Arshad Syed, Hussain Dalal, and Sumit Arora, this thriller movie is shaped by the directing of Rosshan Andrrews.

The movie’s plot dives into the life of a brilliant but defiant police officer who relentlessly attempts to unravel a tangled web of deceit and betrayal while working on a high-profile investigation.

With Pooja Hegde in the prime female role, Pavail Gulati, Pravessh Rana, Abhilash Chaudhary, Kubbra Sait, and Amit Dattatray round out the supporting cast.

Credit for producing the movie goes to Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films.

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BOTTOM LINE

Bollywood’s January 2025 lineup includes a bunch of exciting action movies, promising unmatched intensity and spectacle. Titles like ‘Fateh’, ‘Khiladi 1080’, ‘Tehran’, ‘Deva’, ‘Mission Grey House’, and ‘Sky Force’ redefine the action-thriller genre with high-octane sequences.

‘Azaad’ and ‘Lahore 1947’ revisit history through the lens of action, weaving compelling tales of courage and conflict. ‘Emergency’ and ‘Ikkis’ delve into the lives of iconic figures, bringing biographical storytelling alive.

Together, these films elevate the action genre of Hindi cinema, ushering in the new year with thrilling anticipation for audiences.