Bold storytelling and diverse genres dominate this year’s global rankings.
IMDb Reveals India’s Biggest Hits of 2025
MUMBAI, December 10, 2025 — IMDb has released its Most Popular Indian Movies and Series of 2025, based on page views from over 250 million global visitors each month. These rankings highlight what audiences watched, searched, and celebrated the most throughout the year.
Indian Storytelling Continues to Grow Globally
Yaminie Patodia, Head of IMDb India, said the lists reflect how Indian creators are pushing boundaries across genres. From romance and animation to satire and superhero epics, Indian stories are increasingly resonating with viewers worldwide.
‘Saiyaara’ Leads the Movie Chart
Yash Raj Films’ Saiyaara claimed the top spot as the Most Popular Indian Movie of 2025. YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani called the achievement a “moment of immense pride,” praising Mohit Suri’s direction and the impactful debut performances by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
Aryan Khan’s Series Turns Into a Cultural Wave
Meanwhile, Aryan Khan’s The Ba*ds of Bollywood** topped the series list. He said the goal was to “shake the room and own the conversation,” and the show’s massive online buzz — from memes to debates — proves it became a true cultural phenomenon.
IMDb Top 10 Indian Movies of 2025
- Saiyaara
- Mahavatar Narsimha
- Chhaava
- Kantara: A Legend – Part 1
- Coolie
- Dragon
- Sitaare Zameen Par
- Deva
- Raid 2
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
These films ranked highest among titles released between January 1 and November 30, 2025, with IMDb scores of 6+.
IMDb Top 10 Indian Series of 2025
- The Ba***ds of Bollywood
- Black Warrant
- Paatal Lok Season 2
- Panchayat Season 4
- Mandala Murders
- Khauf
- Special Ops Season 2
- Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
- The Family Man Season 3
- Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
These series performed consistently well among titles released between January 1 and November 30, 2025.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Rankings
🎬 Films
- Five Hindi films lead the list, followed by Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam entries.
- Mahavatar Narsimha becomes the first animated film to appear in IMDb’s year-end Indian list.
📺 Series
- Netflix and Prime Video dominate with four titles each, while JioHotstar features two.
- Crime thrillers continue to rule, with seven out of ten entries coming from the genre.
- Six titles are new seasons or franchise extensions.
