2025 has been a roller coaster for us and the film industry, too. While we have witnessed some major ups and downs, we have had the chance to cherish our favourite actors receiving their due after years of hard work, followed by some spectacular debuts and folklore magic propelled by the country’s favourite Rishabh Shetty.
Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna truly made it to the lights this year. The actor has gotten his due recognition for his work on the screen. First, Chhaava, and recently, with the spectacular success of Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna owned his moment with panache. In Chhaava, Akshaye Khanna played the role of Aurangazeb, and in Dhurandhar, he took up the role of Rehman Dakait.
Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh lured a massive success with his film Dhurandhar, where he played the lead role. Before the release, he did ring into controversies—but fortunately, it did not backfire for him, and Dhurandhar made its mark, making Ranveer Singh a promising star once again. However, to mark his excellence, it should not just count Dhurandhar in the accounts; we have loved in his past films too, but Dhurandhar’s massive success at the box office made a paradigm shift.
Ahaan Panday
What a grand debut he made with Saiyaara. The Gen-Z audience loved it. What’s even more spectacular is that Ahaan has been silent about the success of Saiyaara. The film earned Rs 579 crore worldwide and Rs 338 crore in India. The narrative charmed the young audience, and Ahaan’s sincerity earned him the country’s recognition.
Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal marked a smashing success at the box office with Chhaava this year. The actor played Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the film. The film marked Rs 800 crore worldwide and Rs 500 crore in India. The film turned out to be the actor’s biggest hit.
Rishabh Shetty
Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 became a massive box office hit. The film made over Rs 800 crores worldwide. The film stems from folklore. Therefore, it became more of a regional success, given how the film respects the very culture of certain regions. It became one of the year’s biggest films, with strong performances by the actors. However, Rishabh Shetty took the crown.
