Mumbai: Bollywood fans can look forward to an exciting array of films in January 2025, with genres ranging from political dramas and action thrillers to historical narratives. Highly anticipated releases include Fateh, marking Sonu Sood’s directorial debut, and Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor. Other films such as Emergency, Santosh, and Sky Force promise gripping storylines and star-studded casts. Here’s a look at some of the major films hitting theaters this January:
Directed by Sonu Sood, Fateh is an action-packed thriller about a former special operations officer, Fateh (played by Sonu Sood), who becomes entangled in a dangerous cybercrime network. The film features an ensemble cast including Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Vijay Raaz, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Naseeruddin Shah.
A gripping crime drama directed by Sandhya Suri, Santosh is a global collaboration involving France, Germany, India, and the UK. The film, set in rural northern India, stars Shahana Goswami as a 28-year-old widow who takes over her late husband’s job as a police officer, delving into a complex web of crime and justice.
Directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency is a biographical drama that portrays the events of 1975 during the Emergency period in India. The film, based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, features an ensemble cast including Vishak Nair, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Milind Soman, and Mahima Chaudhry.
Azad is a historical drama set in the 1920s, telling the story of a young stable boy named Govind, who forms a deep bond with a wild horse named Azaad. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, marks the acting debuts of Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan, alongside Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty in pivotal roles.
Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sky Force is a military thriller based on the 1965 Indo-Pakistani airstrike on Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase. Starring Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Veer Pahariya, and Akshay Kumar, the film showcases one of the most daring and deadly airstrikes in Indian history.
Deva, directed by Rosshan Andrews, marks the Hindi debut of the acclaimed duo Bobby-Sanjay. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Pavail Gulati, and follows Deva (Shahid Kapoor), a smart but rebellious police officer, as he uncovers a web of betrayal while investigating a high-profile case.
January 2025 promises to be an exciting month for Bollywood with a rich variety of films, offering something for every movie lover. From thrilling action to historical dramas, the cinematic landscape is set for a spectacular start to the year.