Saiyaara Tops IMDb’s List as the Most Popular Indian Film of 2025
EXCLUSIVE: The romantic film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has secured its place as the most popular Indian movie of 2025, according to the latest data from IMDb.
The film topped a list of the ten most popular Indian movies among IMDb users worldwide, surpassing Ashwin Kumar’s mystical action film Mahavatar Narsimha and Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava. A comprehensive list follows.
Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films and producer of Saiyaara, expressed pride in the film’s recognition: “Saiyaara being named the Most Popular Indian Movie on the IMDb 2025 list is a moment of immense pride for all of us at YRF. The film has not only set new benchmarks but has connected with audiences across India and the world, cutting across geography, age, and culture.”
He added, “We are hugely grateful that it has become one of the most iconic films for YRF and for the industry, and we thank audiences globally for embracing it with such overwhelming love. At YRF, we have always aspired to create cinema that becomes part of people’s lives and memories, and Saiyaara is a shining example of that vision. A film of this impact is only possible because of the people behind it.”
Widhani praised director Mohit Suri for bringing a clear vision and deep emotion to the film, highlighting the strong debut performances of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, which resonated with audiences globally.
The list of most popular films included five Hindi titles, two Tamil films, and one each from Kannada and Malayalam cinema. Mahavatar Narsimha stands out as the first animated film to make it onto the annual list, having been released in five languages simultaneously.
Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, commented on the significance of the list: “The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 lists demonstrate the boldness and innovation of Indian creators. The diverse range of storytelling, spanning from romance to animation, superhero epics to satire, reflects the industry’s vibrancy. It’s especially exciting to see distinctly Indian stories and cultural narratives resonating with audiences around the world.”
The rankings were determined by analyzing all films released in India from January 1 to November 30, 2025, that achieved an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher and garnered over 250 million page views worldwide.
Here’s the full Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 list:
- Saiyaara
- Mahavatar Narsimha
- Chhaava
- Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1
- Coolie
- Dragon
- Sitaare Zameen Par
- Deva
- Raid 2
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
