This month’s new releases include movies helmed by some of the biggest stars of the country—Salman Khan, Pawan Kalyan, Vikram, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Mohanlal. There is also the much-awaited debut of Ibrahim Ali Khan and Punjabi star-singer Parmish Verma’s Hindi webseries. The month will also see Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham make unconventional outings. Here are all the details:
Sankrantiki Vasthunaam (Telugu)
Release date: 1 March 2025
Where to watch: ZEE5
The story follows a retired police officer who is pulled back into action when a renowned tech entrepreneur is kidnapped. A hilarious rollercoaster of emotions, blending family drama with uproarious comedy, the film stars Venkatesh Daggubati.
Dupahiya (Hindi)
Release date: 7 March 2025
Where to watch: Prime Video
Dhadakpur is gearing up to celebrate 25 years of being crime-free. But chaos ensues when a never-seen-before motorbike, purchased as a wedding gift, gets stolen. Dupahiya is a comedy that explores the hopes and aspirations of simple people.
Nadaaniyan (Hindi)
Release date: 7 March 2025
Where to watch: Netflix
This teen rom-com follows a South Delhi diva who convinces a middle-class overachiever to pose as her boyfriend. But what happens when real emotions start developing in their fake relationship? Ibrahim Ali Khan makes his debut alongside the three-film-old Khushi Kapoor.
The Waking of a Nation (Hindi)
Release date: 7 March 2025
Where to watch: Sony LIV
A legal drama that follows the Hunter Commission’s investigation into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film revisits historical events and delves deep into lesser-known conspiracies behind the tragedy.
Sthal (Marathi)
Release date: 7 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
Digambar Somalkar’s award-winning Marathi film Sthal is finally getting a theatrical release. A poignant take on arranged marriages in India, it revolves around Savita—a sensitive and hardworking Sociology student—who is forced to sit before a set of prospective grooms for matchmaking.
Be Happy (Hindi)
Release date: 14 March 2025
Where to watch: Prime Video
This Abhishek Bachchan-starrer celebrates the father-daughter relationship. The story follows Shiv, a single father, and his spirited daughter Dhara, who dreams of competing in a dance reality show. The film captures their extraordinary journey to achieving her dream.
The Diplomat (Hindi)
Release date: 14 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
The John Abraham-starrer is based on true events, following Indian diplomat JP Singh (played by Abraham) as he attempts to repatriate an Indian girl, Usma (Sadia Khatib), from Pakistan, where she was allegedly forced into marriage.
Kanneda (Hindi)
Release date: 21 March 2025
Where to watch: JioHotstar
This story follows Punjabi immigrant Nimma (Parmish Verma), who, after surviving the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, seeks refuge in Canada. There, he struggles with racism and other hardships. The series captures the ambitions and challenges of countless Indians living abroad, blending themes of immigration, politics, crime, and music.
L2: Empuraan (Malayalam)
Release date: 27 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, this film stars Mohanlal alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, and others. It is the second instalment in the Lucifer trilogy, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumpally / Khureshi Ab’raam.
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (Tamil)
Release date: 27 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
The Tamil-language action thriller stars Chiyaan Vikram as Kaali, a seemingly ordinary provision store owner and a devoted family man who is secretly entangled in a dangerous crime network and a mysterious mission.
Sikandar (Hindi)
Release date: 28 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
This high-octane action thriller, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. Directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film delivers a strong social message while marking Salman Khan’s return as a larger-than-life action hero.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (Telugu)
Release date: 28 March 2025
Where to watch: Theatres
This historical action-adventure is set in the Mughal era, chronicling the tale of legendary vigilante and outlaw Veera Mallu, who rises as a saviour of the oppressed. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role.
