Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Ranbir Kapoor, Kapil Sharma Headline Netflix India’s Star-Studded 2025 Slate

Netflix has unveiled its lineup of Indian productions set for 2025, encompassing approximately 25 projects in the form of movies, TV shows, and reality programming. This impressive roster will showcase prominent figures from Bollywood, as well as several exciting debuts.

In the heartfelt romantic drama “Aap Jaisa Koi,” R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh are the leads, with this film being a touching story brought to us by Dharmatic Entertainment. In another romantic tale, titled “Dhoom Dhaam,” we follow the journey of a shy momma’s boy and a bold free spirit on their wedding night, featuring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi. Eijaz Khan and Prateik Babbar also star in this film.

The romantic drama “Aap Jaisa Koi” is led by R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, offering a heartwarming narrative from Dharmatic Entertainment. Meanwhile, the movie “Dhoom Dhaam” focuses on the wedding night of a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi. Eijaz Khan and Prateik Babbar are also part of the cast in this romantic story.

In “Nadaaniyan,” Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan) and Khushi Kapoor are paired up due to a contemporary love tale. This story revolves around a popular South Delhi woman who hires a commoner as her stand-in boyfriend. Notable actors Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, and Dia Mirza are also part of the cast.

In “Jewel Thief – The Heist Unfolds,” Saif Ali Khan teams up with Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor for an exhilarating heist drama revolving around the sought-after African Red Sun diamond. On the other hand, “Test” sees R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, and Meera Jasmine come together in a narrative where their lives intersect during a significant cricket tournament.

Aryan Khan takes on the role of director for “The Rebels of Bollywood,” a production by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. This star-studded series aims to weave together witty self-awareness with a thrilling storyline about an individual navigating through the glamorous yet unpredictable world of Bollywood.

In the third season of the critically acclaimed series “Delhi Crime,” Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and Rajesh Tailang are back, along with Huma Qureshi. This time, they’re delving into the intricacies of a human trafficking case. On the other hand, in “Dabba Cartel,” we see an ensemble cast consisting of Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, and Jyotika. The narrative revolves around women who secretly operate a drug cartel using a popular lunchbox delivery service.

In ‘Glory’, Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky join forces for a story revolving around vengeance and Olympic boxing ambitions. Meanwhile, Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja star in the espionage thriller ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’, which unfolds amidst the complex relations between India and Pakistan during the 1970s.

1) In “Akka,” produced by YRF Entertainment, we find Keerty Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Tanvi Azmi uniting within a storyline that takes place in the 1980s fictional town of Pernuru. Here, powerful gangster queens contend with an unknown danger to their matriarchal reign. Meanwhile, YRF Entertainment offers another intriguing tale titled “Mandala Murders,” featuring Vaani Kapoor and Vaibhav Raj Gupta. This story unfolds in the enigmatic town of Charandaspur, where it investigates ritualistic murders linked to an ancient secret society.

The Black Badge,” starring Zahan Kapoor, Anurag Thakur, and Paramvir Singh Cheema, delves into an honest jailer battling corruption within Tihar Prison. “Khaki: The Bengal Chapter” brings together a strong ensemble cast consisting of Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Chitrangada Singh, as it focuses on a courageous Indian Police Service officer in 2000s Bengal.

For the second round, “Kohra” features Barun Sobti alongside Mona Singh, delving into a perplexing murder mystery. Meanwhile, “Rana Naidu” welcomes back Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati for another season, with Arjun Rampal and Kriti Kharbandha joining the cast as Rana embarks on his final assignment.

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Title “The Royals” brings together Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter, along with seasoned actors like Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, and Nora Fatehi, in a tale where a contemporary CEO steps in to rescue a troubled royal family. In contrast, the movie “Toaster” revolves around Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, and a diverse cast including Archana Puran Singh and Abhishek Banerjee, as they portray the mayhem caused when a penny-pincher becomes obsessed with a wedding present.

Netflix’s debut Telugu series, titled “Super Subbu,” features Sundeep Kishan and Mithila Palkar in a humorous tale that follows the misadventures of a man with bad luck as he takes on the role of an adult sex education teacher in a secluded village.

In informal settings, “Dining with the Kapoors” provides exclusive insights into Bollywood’s founding dynasty, showcasing various family members such as Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Saif Ali Khan. On the other hand, “The Roshans” delves into three generations of this family, from music composer Roshan to director Rakesh Roshan, musician Rajesh Roshan, and actor Hrithik Roshan. Notable figures like Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali also make appearances in the series.

The third season of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, a popular Indian talk show, is back on air with its original cast members like Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Archana Puran Singh, and Krushna Abhishek. Meanwhile, Emmy-winning humorist Vir Das presents his comedy special titled ‘Vir Das Fool Volume,’ recorded in various cities such as Mumbai, London, New York City, and Tokyo.

The platform will additionally host the Academy Award-nominated short movie “Anuja,” which was jointly produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Mindy Kaling. Furthermore, it has obtained exclusive broadcasting rights for WWE content in various regions, such as India.

Monika Shergill, VP of content at Netflix India, explained that by working alongside renowned Indian storytellers and new talents, they are breathing life into an exciting range of stories,” emphasizing their dedication to diverse narratives and the vast audience they cater to, which exceeds 700 million viewers.

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2025-02-03 17:48