Karan Johar’s new film Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, has been selected for the Gala Presentations at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. This marks a major international breakthrough for the young actors and a proud moment for Indian cinema.

Bollywood’s beloved couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have officially embraced parenthood with the birth of their first child—a baby girl. The news broke early on July 16, 2025, and has since sparked a wave of love, congratulations, and celebration across the industry and social media.

The long-awaited Ramayana adaptation, helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, is officially the most expensive Indian film ever, boasting a colossal ₹4,000 crore (~$480 million) budget. Featuring a stellar cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Amitabh Bachchan, the project is expected to redefine Indian cinematic scale.

Bollywood is entering one of its most competitive months in recent memory, with 12 major films slated to release throughout July 2025. Titles like Metro… In Dino, Aap Jaisa Koi, Maalik, Son of Sardaar 2, and Param Sundari are set to clash for audience attention, screen space, and weekend momentum.

Director Nitesh Tiwari has officially revealed the ensemble cast of his highly anticipated adaptation of Ramayana. The mythological magnum opus stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

The sequel to Gully Boy, India’s groundbreaking hip-hop drama, is officially in development. Produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and directed by Arjun Varain Singh, the follow-up to the 2019 cult classic is expected to begin filming by the end of 2025.

In a candid new interview, actress Chitrangda Singh reflected on the growing competitiveness in Bollywood, stating that the industry is more saturated than ever, making it increasingly difficult for even seasoned actors to carve out space and longevity in their careers.