Saiyaara Tops IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 List

IMDb has released its list of the 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 based on the actual page views of its 250 million monthly visitors worldwide. Surprisingly, the top spot was claimed by the romantic musical Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, directed by Mohit Suri.

Saiyaara, which was released on July 18, became a massive hit, grossing over ₹500 crore globally and establishing itself as the highest-grossing Indian romantic film ever.

The Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025

Rank	Title	Language	Key Cast / Note
1	Saiyaara	Hindi	Romantic Musical (Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda)
2	Mahavatar Narsimha	Multi-lingual	First animated film on the year-end list
3	Chhaava	Hindi	Period drama (Vicky Kaushal)
4	Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1	Kannada	Rishab Shetty’s mythological prequel
5	Coolie	Tamil	Rajinikanth starrer
6	Dragon	Tamil	Coming-of-age comedy
7	Sitaare Zameen Par	Hindi	Aamir Khan starrer
8	Deva	Hindi	Shahid Kapoor starrer
9	Raid 2	Hindi	Ajay Devgn sequel
10	Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra	Malayalam	Fantasy project

The list showcases a strong regional presence with five Hindi titles, two Tamil titles, and one each in Kannada and Malayalam.

The Unexpected Blockbuster: Saiyaara

The film’s success propelled its lead actors to instant stardom, with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda also securing the top two positions on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 list.

• Plot Summary: The film tells the story of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), a struggling, troubled musician, who meets Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), an aspiring journalist and poet recovering from heartbreak. Their collaboration on music leads to a deep romantic bond. However, their journey takes a tragic turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, testing Krish’s commitment and love. The film is loosely based on the 2004 Korean film A Moment to Remember.
• Director’s Vision: Mohit Suri‘s directorial style, known for romantic musicals like Aashiqui 2, was credited with bringing a deep emotional chord and clear vision that resonated with global audiences.

The success of Saiyaara highlights a return to prominence for the musical romance genre in Bollywood.