January 2025 promises an exciting lineup of Bollywood films, showcasing a range of genres and engaging storylines. Notable highlights include Fateh, which marks Sonu Sood’s directorial debut, and Santosh, a gripping international crime drama sure to captivate audiences.
Political drama takes center stage with Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, while Azaad tells an emotional story set against India’s freedom struggle. Action lovers will enjoy the intense military thriller Sky Force, and Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor, promises suspenseful action.
According to a report by Business-Standard on Monday, with star-studded casts and powerful narratives, these films are set to make January a cinematic spectacle.
Bollywood films to watch in January 2025
Fateh – January 10
Directed by Sonu Sood, Fateh is an action thriller starring Sonu Sood, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Vijay Raaz, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Naseeruddin Shah. The story follows Fateh, a former special operations officer who falls victim to a dangerous cybercrime network.
Santosh – January 10
Written and directed by Sandhya Suri, Santosh is a gripping crime drama filmed across France, Germany, India, and the UK. Set in rural north India, the film stars Shahana Goswami as a 28-year-old widow who takes over her late husband’s role as a police officer.
Emergency – January 17
Directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency is a biographical action drama based on the 1975 events surrounding former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The cast includes Vishak Nair, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Milind Soman, and Mahima Chaudhry.
Azaad – January 17
Azaad, a historical drama directed by Abhishek Kapoor, stars Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan in their acting debuts, with Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty in supporting roles. Set in 1920s India, the story follows a young stable boy, Govind, who forms a bond with a wild horse named Azaad.
Sky Force – January 24
Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sky Force is a military action film starring Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Veer Pahariya, and Akshay Kumar. It is based on the 1965 Indo-Pakistani airstrike targeting Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase, regarded as India’s first and deadliest airstrike.
Deva – January 31
Deva, marking the Hindi cinema debut of Bobby-Sanjay and director Rosshan Andrews, stars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Pavail Gulati. The film follows Deva, a smart but rebellious police officer who uncovers a web of betrayal while investigating a high-profile case.
