2024 was a solid year for Bollywood, if not the best. Recent releases like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again, which clashed on Diwali (November 1), are raking in big numbers at the box office. Both films received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. However, one film that completely stole the show this year was none other than the Maddock Supernatural Universe (MSU) movie Stree 2. The horror-comedy starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao collected nearly INR 630 crore and was a massive hit. Another MSU film that grabbed attention was Munjya, starring Abhay Verma and Sharvari Wagh. Box Office: Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3′ and Ajay Devgn’s ’Singham Again’ Enter INR 200 Crore Club – All Bollywood Movies That Reached the Milestone Before Them!.

Speaking of box office milestones, one must understand that holidays and festive releases play an important role in boosting collections. This is why the makers of films like Border 2 and Ramayana have announced their release dates, building up hype among fans. With 2024 coming to an end in a few days, let us take a look at the exciting lineup of films scheduled to hit the big screens during holidays and festivals from 2025 to 2026.

Valentine’s Day 2025 – ‘Deva’

Shahid Kapoor's upcoming action-thriller co-starring Pooja Hegde will be released in the theatres during the season of love (February 14). Written by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the movie has high expectations from fans, especially for its action sequences. There is not much known about the film; however, the hype for Deva is real.

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Holi 2025 – C Sankaran Nair Biopic

Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan are collaborating on an untitled project directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The project will be based on the life of lawyer C Sankaran Nair. The movie is set during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, one of the most terrifying incidents in Indian history under British Colonial rule. The courtroom drama will release on March 14, 2025.

 

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Good Friday 2025 – ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’

Starring Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and Sanya Malhotra in lead roles, the family comedy film is scheduled to release on April 18, 2025. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is written and directed by Shashank Khaitan.

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Eid 2025 – ‘Sikandar’

Eid and Salman Khan - what a killer combo! Sikandar is one of the most anticipated films in Bollywood. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the upcoming movie also features Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, and Kajal Aggarwal in pivotal roles. Shooting for the film is currently going at the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad.

Salman Khan Preps for ‘Sikandar’

Independence Day 2025 – ‘War 2’

Independence Day 2025 will see the release of one of Bollywood's most anticipated sequels. War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, will feature the dashing Jodi of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The movie also features Kiara Advani as the female lead. Just days back, several photos and videos of Hrithik Roshan shooting for the film in Italy went viral across social media platforms.

Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani Shooting for ‘War 2’ in Italy

Independence Day 2025 – ‘The Delhi Files’

Clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 on August 15, 2025, will be Vivek Agnihotri's The Delhi Files. After his 2022 controversial hit, The Kashmir Files, the director will once again aim to uncover certain less-spoken historical events of India.

‘The Delhi Files’ To Release in 2 Parts

Gandhi Jayanti 2025 – Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan Film

Varun Dhawan will headline a project in collaboration with his father, David Dhawan. Details regarding the project are scarce, but we can expect something crazy from the father-son duo after their previous collaborations, like Judwaa 2 (2017) and Main Tera Hero (2014).

Diwali 2025 – ‘Thama’

After the success of films like Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2, Diwali 2025 will see the release of another Maddock Supernatural Universe film titled Thama. The movie, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, will feature Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandana, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It will offer viewers yet another entertaining experience in the horror-comedy genre.

Ayushmann Khuranna, Rashmika Mandanna and Paresh Rawal Join Hands for ‘Thama’

Christmas 2025 – ‘Alpha’

Yash Raj Film's upcoming Spy Universe film Alpha features Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh in the lead roles. The female-centric action film is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 25, 2025.

‘Alpha’ Announcement

 

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Republic Day 2026 – ‘Border 2’

India's Biggest War Film, Border, is set to return with its second instalment on January 23, 2026. The upcoming action drama directed by Anurag Singh features a stellar ensemble cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. More updates regarding the cast are expected soon. Border 2 will sure to take the box office by storm. The movie is a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 hit film, Border.

‘Border 2’ Announcement

 

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Eid 2026 – ‘Love & War’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see the trio weave their magic onscreen. The movie is scheduled for a March 2026 release.

‘Love & War’ Release Date

Diwali 2026 – ‘Ramayana Part 1’

Nitesh Tiwari's mythological film, Ramayana, has been creating a lot of buzz online even before its official announcement. The movie will feature Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. It is reportedly made on a budget of INR 835 crore, and expectations from this film are very high. The movie will also feature Yash and Sunny Deol in important roles. It will be released in two parts.

‘Ramayana’ Official Announcement

 

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Christmas 2026 – ‘Mahavatar’

Vicky Kaushal is set to headline a mythological film directed by Amar Kaushik, Mahavatar. In this thrilling epic tale, Kaushal will portray Chiranjeevi Parashuram. Maddock Films will produce the Film. Vicky Kaushal embarks on a new challenge with this film.

Vicky Kaushal in ‘Mahavatar’

 

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A gem of a list we have here! Bollywood fans, what do you think of these upcoming releases? Share your thoughts and your favourite film in the comments section below.

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