After a bleak 2024, Bollywood is ready to make the New Year grand in every way. This year, too, big sequels and franchises are set to shape the Hindi film industry with numerous thrilling stories. Follow-up sequels are always a great way to attract audiences, as there’s a sense of familiarity in the story, and cashing in on iconic dialogues, characters, and concepts always works in favour of the filmmaker.
In 2025, more than 5 sequels are in the pipeline, including Dhadak 2, Welcome 3, and more. So, check out the most highly anticipated sequel films arriving in 2025, featuring intriguing storylines set to take over cinema halls.
Housefull 5 is at the top of the list of upcoming Bollywood sequels in 2025. The film is known for its chaotic storyline and over-the-top comedy, and with the fifth installment, the film promises more laughs and entertainment. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 is scheduled to release on June 6, 2025. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Pooja Hegde, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Chitrangda Singh, among others.
Another highly anticipated sequel that everyone is eagerly waiting for is Ajay Devgn‘s action-thriller Raid 2. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the film is set to release on May 1, 2025. A sequel to the 2018 film of the same name, the movie is based on true events and also stars Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh.
The action-drama film starring Tiger Shroff needs no introduction. One of the most awaited Bollywood franchises, Baaghi 4, is bloodier than before, taking action to a newer and fresher level. Scheduled to release on September 5, 2025, Baaghi 4 also features Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, and Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu.
This 2019 romantic-comedy film, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Rakul Preet Singh, was a successful flick. The makers are bringing the hit story back in 2025 with its second installment, scheduled to release in September. Directed by Anshul Sharma, De De Pyaar De 2 revolves around modern relationships, and the sequel aims to charm the audience with a fresh take on family dynamics.
Another forthcoming Bollywood sequel releasing in 2025 is YRF’s biggest franchise, War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the spy action-thriller is a sequel to the 2019 film starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. War 2 is set to release on August 14, 2025, and stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr N.T. Rama Rao, and Kiara Advani. The film is even more special as it marks Jr NTR’s Bollywood debut.
Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is one of Bollywood’s most awaited sequels of 2025. The original Dhadak, released in 2018, marked Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter’s debut in Bollywood and is known for its emotional depth and soulful music that touched audiences’ hearts. Dhadak 2 is slated to release on 14 March, with more updates awaited.
Shah Rukh Khan’s superhit franchise Don has now been taken over by Ranveer Singh. The iconic film is set to steal hearts in 2025, with more updates on the film’s release date awaited. The action-thriller crime drama also stars Kiara Advani and Vikrant Massey and will be directed by Farhan Akhtar.
This 2012 action-comedy film is another sequel film in Bollywood that is already making a lot of buzz on social media. Starring Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, and Mrunal Thakur, the light-hearted film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. The film will be released in the second half of the year.
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 is a highly anticipated Bollywood sequel set to release in 2025. The first and second parts of the franchise were successful at the box office, and the same is expected from its third installment. Apart from Akshay Kumar, Jolly LLB 3 also marks the return of Arshad Warsi. The courtroom drama is set to entertain audiences with its wit and strong social messages, starring Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor in key roles.
Akshay Kumar’s 2019 action-war movie Kesari is counted among the actor’s best works in his career. He will be seen in another sequel this year, Kesari Chapter 2, co-starring Ananya Panday and R Madhavan. Based on the life of lawyer Sankaran Nair, the sequel is set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. More updates on its release date are yet to be announced.
