August 2025 Bollywood Movies: Top 10 Must-watch Hindi Film Releases
Entertainment Desk
The enduring charm of Hindi cinema continues to shape the pulse of the Bollywood movie industry. August brings a compelling blend of drama, action, romance, thrillers, and comedy to theatres. With fresh talents stepping in beside fan-favourite stars, the slate promises to engage audiences nationwide. Let’s delve into the top 10 Bollywood releases that are set to release in August 2025, ablaze with storytelling brilliance.
10 Must-see Hindi Films Releasing this August
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Dhadak 2 / Romance Thriller / August 1, 2025
Directed by Shazia Iqbal, this stirring tale blends romance with realism. The screenplay, co-written with Rahul Badwelkar, picks up the thread from Dhadak (2018) but walks a more confronting path. The first instalment reimagined the 2018 Tamil movie ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ through a contemporary lens. This time, the narrative roots are in caste, love, and survival in modern India.
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri headline the romantic saga with quiet intensity. Saurabh Sachdeva and Zakir Hussain lend depth to the supporting roles.
The soundtrack features a diverse lineup, including Shreyas Puranik, Rochak Kohli, Javed-Mohsin, and Tanishk Bagchi.
Zee Studios, Cloud 9 Pictures, and Dharma Productions jointly back the project.
Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi / Political Drama / August 1, 2025
Produced by Ritu Mengi under the Samrat Cinematics banner, this political biopic boasts Ravindra Gautam as the director. The script, penned by Dilip Bachchan Jha and Priyank Dubey, draws directly from ‘The Monk Who Became Chief Minister’.
Anant Joshi takes on the challenging role of Yogi Adityanath with measured restraint. The ensemble, Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav, Pavan Malhotra, Garima Vikrant, Rajesh Khattar, and Sarwar Ahuja, brings layered performances.
It maps the extraordinary rise of a boy from the hills to political power. Moments of solitude, spiritual awakening, and ideological clarity shape his path. The narrative explores the making of a public figure who reshaped governance in India’s most populous state.
Andaaz 2 / Romantic Drama / August 1, 2025
Veteran filmmaker Suneel Darshan makes a graceful comeback with a family-centric drama. Alongside Dipan Bhatt and Parasnath Gupta, he shapes a story built on emotion and timeless values.
The cast features fresh faces Aayush Kumar, Natasha Fernandez, and Akaisha Vats, backed by seasoned names like Jeetu Verma and Dolly Bindra.
The story revolves around a triangular love story, layered with sensitivity and human connection. Set in today’s world, the film balances youthful romance with an old-school soul.
Nadeem and Sameer deliver a music album steeped in melody and meaning.
The project is produced under Shree Krishna International.
Toofan Ek Nasha / Mystery / August 2, 2025
A gripping tale of six lives consumed by drug addiction, each drawn in by pain, desperation, or fleeting joy. But their downfall doesn’t end with them; it shatters the lives of those who love them.
Director Prem Dhiraal handles the theme with raw honesty and also steers the score of the movie. Rahul Pahade's writing gives each character a unique, haunting reason for their downfall.
Prem Dhiraal leads a cast that includes Avinash Arora, Shakti Veer Dhiraal, Ashwin Thakur, and Dhanashree Gadge.
The production credit goes to Dhanraj Harde under Dhiraal Entertainment.
Heer Express / Romantic Drama / August 8, 2025
Umesh Shukla directs this heartfelt journey with writing support from Sanjay Grover and Divyanshu Rawat.
At its centre is Heer, a young chef with big dreams and bold flavours. She leaves India behind to carve her path in London’s high-pressure kitchens. But chasing ambition in a foreign land brings more heat than expected.
Prit Kamani and Divita Juneja lead the ensemble, joined by Gulshan Grover and Ashutosh Rana. Meghna Malik and Sanjay Mishra add weight to this flavourful story.
With a soundtrack crafted by Tanishk Bagchi, this drama is set to stream on Netflix.
Backed by Creative Strokes, Divisa, Indo-UK Film Co., and Merry Go Round Studios spearhead the film production.
Kunal Naval Sinha directs a hard-hitting tale rooted in caste, silence, and heartbreak.
Jugal, a mute Dalit rickshaw puller, lives for one purpose: his son Tarnegan’s education. Through backbreaking work, he fuels a future he’ll never share. But as Tarengan climbs the social ladder, shame replaces gratitude. Hatred brews where hope once lived and ends in a tragic fall.
The cast features Ankita Dubey, Sashi Ranjan, Bulloo Kumar, Pramod Sharma, Vikram Shankar Singh, and Ravikant Sinha.
A Nawada Talkies and Karma Movies production, bankrolled by Sanjay Thakur.
War 2 / Action Thriller / August 14, 2025
Ayan Mukerji takes the reins of this high-stakes action thriller, crafted under the Yash Raj Films banner. It marks the sixth chapter of the YRF Spy Universe and a direct sequel to War (2019).
The core story comes from Aditya Chopra, with a sharp screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan and dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala. The thriller movie isn’t just about a chase. It’s a war between ghosts, one slipping into chaos, the other chasing closure.
Hrithik Roshan returns as Kabir Dhaliwal, darker and more dangerous than ever. Opposite him stands N. T. Rama Rao Jr as Vikram, a weapon forged in silence and rage. Kiara Advani joins the mission, adding both steel and soul to the narrative. Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor strengthen the lineup with gravitas and edge.
Pritam handles the songs while Sanchit and Ankit Balhara shape the explosive score.
Bihu attack / Action Music / August 15, 2025
The story ignites during a vibrant Bihu performance until bullets cut through tradition. A minister is targeted, and a commando reacts. In seconds, celebration turns into survival.
The action movie stars Arbaaz Khan, Daisy Shah, Rahul Dev, Yukti Kapoor, Hiten Tejwani, and Raza Murad. Dev Menaria, also a producer, shares screen space in this adrenaline-pumping narrative.
Directed by Suzad Iqbal Khan, this movie features a score composed by Sandeep Jaiswal.
Menaria and Prabir Kanta Saha, under PKS Films Production, oversee the production.
Kashi to Kashmir / Drama / August 15, 2025
Written by Renu Yadav and Sanoj Mishra, this drama flourishes with Sanoj Mishra as its director.
This long-anticipated film centres on the turbulence of Article 370 and confronts the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits.
The score by Faisal Ali echoes through the pain and memory.
The key cast members are Zakir Hussain, Govind Namdeo, Ravie Sudha Choudhary, Rajveerr Singh, Vikas Chaudhary, Shravni Sahay, Onkar Das Manikpuri, and Utkarsh Bajpayee.
The production support comes from Rudransh Cine Crafts, Cinox Entertainments, Pioneer Films, and Trisha Studios.
Diamond Singh Aam Aadmi / Family Drama / August 15, 2025
Jitendra SB, Harshwardhan Sanwal, and Anubhava Shrivastava co-direct this provocative film.
Written by Hari Vishnu, the plot weaves through allegations of religious conversion, terror links, and ideological manipulation. It leans into controversy, offering a cinematic portrayal of one of India’s most debated conspiracy theories.
Hari Vishnu stars alongside Priyanka Rajpoot, Ankita Bhatt, and Singh Rajputt Pradeep.
Sooraj Bharti, Ajay Gautam, Harshveer Srivastava, and Sumit Tomar helm the production, bringing together Film House and Universal Brothers Group.
Wrapping Up
Bollywood’s August 2025 slate stands as a dynamic collection of versatile genres, anchored by the power of ultimate drama.
‘War 2’ dominates the spotlight as the most anticipated action spectacle. ‘Bihu Attack’ delivers regional action grit, while ‘Toofan Ek Nasha’ fuels suspense with its chilling mystery. From ‘Dhadak 2’ to ‘Andaaz 2’ and ‘Heer Express’, romance takes centre stage with distinct flavours. ‘Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi’ brings political introspection, while ‘Diamond Singh Aam Aadmi’ draws from the everyday resilience of a common man’s home. With ‘Kashi to Kashmir’ and ‘Tarengan’, drama finds its voice in stories that resonate deeply.
Together, these titles capture the evolution of Indian cinema, reflecting a broader shift toward diversity in theme, tone, and talent.
