Entertainment Desk 
With the enduring charm of Hindi cinema captivating global audiences, Bollywood continues to be the heart of India’s film legacy. June 2025 brings a cinematic feast across horror, comedy, thriller, mystery, and drama. Each promises visual spectacle featuring newcomers, rising talents, and beloved stars. Let’s explore the top 10 Bollywood movies lighting up screens this June, each promising a story worth watching.

10 Most Anticipated Hindi Movies Releasing This June

.Main Bhi Arjun: Parv / Biography / June 3, 2025

The narrative traces the extraordinary life of child prodigy Parv Thacker, who was born with clubfoot. He overcomes adversity to become the Global Ambassador of ‘Global Clubfoot Awareness Parv’. Not only that, he is also up for India's youngest singer, entrepreneur, and Bhagavad Gita Bharat Ambassador. His inspiring path draws strength from Indian cultural wisdom, rooted in Indian legendary icons like the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana.

Besides directing the movie and crafting its script, Krupesh Thacker and Pooja Thacker assume the pivotal roles along with Parv Thacker in the lead.

The production is spearheaded by Esy ID and Krup Productions.

Housefull 5 / Comedy Thriller / June 6, 2025

The fifth chapter of the Housefull series, this movie takes shape under the direction of Tarun Mansukhani, who co-wrote it with Farhad Samji.

Firuzi Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Warda Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment steer the production.

The ensemble cast includes : Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff, Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Dino Morea, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Johnny Lever, Sonam Bajwa, Chunky Pandey, Soundarya Sharma, and Nikitin Dheer.The plotline unfolds aboard a luxury cruise where a billionaire's mysterious death spirals into a frantic whodunit laced with the franchise’s hallmark slapstick chaos. Akshay Kumar’s character leads a hilariously unorthodox investigation. Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff appear as baffled officers navigating layers of nautical nonsense.

Shraap 3D / Horror / June 19, 2025

Backed by Neelam Sharma Entertainment, this horror film boasts Faisal Saif as its writer and director. With a script written in both Tamil and Hindi, this movie’s plot unfolds with a CBI officer who has experience with a ghost.

Rajpal Yadav and Kavita Radheshyam portray the lead characters with a supporting cast of Mythriya Gowda, Nishant Pandey, Dev Sharma, Yashpal Sharma, and Himani Shivpuri.

Sitaare Zameen Par / Sports Comedy / June 20, 2025

Positioned as a spiritual heir to ‘Taare Zameen Par’ (2007), this emotionally charged sports drama reinterprets the 2018 Spanish film, ‘Champions’. This time, Aamir Khan shares the screen with Genelia Deshmukh. R. S. Prasanna takes the director’s seat, and Divy Nidhi Sharma serves as the writer. Aparna Purohit, along with Aamir Khan, drives the production.

The story begins with a disgraced basketball coach sentenced to community service after a DUI, tasked with training a team of neurodivergent adults. What starts as resistance slowly gives way to revelation. His assumptions crumble under the weight of empathy, growth, and newfound understanding.

The trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is behind the song composition with lyrics of Amitabh Bhattacharya. Ram Sampath takes charge of the film’s background score.

Detective Sherdil / Comedy Mystery / June 20, 2025

Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, this mystery comedy thrives with Ali Abbas Zafar as its writer.

Diana Penty, Diljit Dosanjh, and Boman Irani embody the key characters.

The premise centres on an amateur sleuth whose overzealous antics fuel a simulated comedy woven through a criminal case.

The production credit goes to AAZ Films, Maurya Entertainment, and Offside Entertainment.

Madam Driver / Drama / June 20, 2025

Devika Dixit, a determined middle-aged woman, defies expectations by learning to drive. In her journey of renewal, she crosses paths with Hassan, a hesitant instructor. Together, they navigate grief, courage, and the quiet strength to begin again.With this plot, ‘Madam Driver’ excels with the director Indrajit Nattoji, who also wrote the movie with Arushi Kaushal and Sameer Satija.Kitu Gidwani, Ankit Siwach, and Bhavna Pani headline the lead cast.I.N.K. Pictures, Indrajit Nattoji Kollective Pictures, Grey Owl Barnstorm, and Kinetigra Media Productions stand behind the production.

Shootout at Byculla / Thriller / June 26, 2025

Based on the 1992 Shootout incident in JJ Hospital, this thriller showcases the directing prowess of Sanjay Gupta. The writing team comprises Gupta, Sanjay M. Bhatia, Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, Vipul K. Rawal, and Ashish Vashi.

The plot unfolds with the Arun Gawli gang assassinating Haseena Parkar’s husband. The brutal retaliation is carried out by Dawood Ibrahim’s syndicate against Gawli’s men.

The stellar cast includes John Abraham, Shahid Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi, Suniel Shetty, Tusshar Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, and Aftab Shivdasani. The film also features an extended cameo by Bobby Deol.

Balaji Motion Pictures and White Feather Films helm the production.

Maa / Mythological Horror / June 27, 2025

Starring Kajol in the titular role, this horror film excels with Vishal Furia as its director. The storyline branches from the 2024 thriller ‘Shaitaan’, serving as a spinoff set within the same chilling universe. The writing credit goes to Saiwyn Quadras, Aamil Keeyan Khan, Ajit Jagtap, and Saiwyn Quadras.

Heading the supporting cast are Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, and Ronit Roy.

The premise centres on a mother who courageously takes it upon herself to shield her daughter from the wrath of lurking demons.

Produced by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, ‘Maa’ is set to get a theatrical release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali.

Nikita Roy / Horror Mystery / June 27, 2025

Penned by Belal Khalique, Pavan Kirpalani, Neel Mohanty, and Ankur Takrani, this horror mystery film is shaped by the directing of Kussh Sinha.

Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar are leading the cast.

The movie thread weaves through mysticism, psychological unease, and vulnerability, blurring perception and reality. At the same time, it delves into paranoia, suppressed truths, and the unsettling depths of the mind.

Nickky Bhagnani and Viicky Bhagnani, under the banner of Nikita Pai Films, oversee the production.

Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor's Murder Story / Crime / June 27, 2025

Rooted in a real-life tragedy, ‘Gyanvapi Files’ crafts a hard-hitting thriller that traces the chilling contours of the Kanhaiyalal Sahu murder case. The film flourishes with the director Bharat S Shrinate along with Jayant Sinha, who also wrote it with Amit Jani and Bharat Singh.Bankrolled by Jani Firefox Films and Luciole Production, the movie stars Vijay Raaz, Preeti Jhangiani, Kamlesh Sawant, and Mushtaq Khan.

Wrapping Up

Bollywood’s June 2025 lineup showcases a dynamic blend of genres, where horror and thriller lead the charge.

‘Shootout at Byculla’ and ‘Gyanvapi Files’ intensify the thriller category, delivering suspense-driven narratives. Horror takes a chilling turn with ‘Shraap 3D’, ‘Maa’, and ‘Nikita Roy’, each pushing the boundaries of fear with eerie atmospheres. ‘Main Bhi Arjun’ and ‘Madam Driver’ are two dramas that delve into identity, resilience, and social challenges. Bursting with humour and anticipation, ‘Housefull 5’, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, and ‘Detective Sherdil’ headline the comedy wave as the most hyped releases of the month.Together, these best Hindi films releasing in June 2025 reflect the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, where bold concepts and genre diversity redefine the essence of Bollywood filmmaking.

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