Bollywood in 2025 saw a strong return of angry, male-driven action films, dominating the box office and cultural conversations. Violent thrillers with hypermasculine themes, led by the espionage hit Dhurandhar set against India–Pakistan tensions, defined the year’s cinematic landscape.
This marked a sharp shift from 2024, when women-led films such as All We Imagine As Light, Girls Will Be Girls, and Laapataa Ladies brought India global acclaim, briefly reshaping the industry’s international image.
2025: The Year Angry Men Ruled Bollywood
