2025 was a big year for Bollywood as we witnessed several chartbuster movies, which revived the Indian box office. However, several releases, either on OTT or in theatres, got lost amid these high-budgeted films. Check the list of seven underrated films of 2025 that deserved more attention from the audience.
The Mehta Boys
The Mehta Boys focuses on Amay, who is dealing with the loss of his mother. He is forced to live for 48 hours with the one person he cannot stand, his father. The movie stars Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. It is streaming on Prime Video.
Kaalidhar Laapata
Kaalidhar Laapata focuses on a middle-aged man with a progressive degenerative disease, who learns that his family plans to abandon him and tries to disappear into a fair. The movie stars Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur and Daivik Baghela. The movie is streaming on Zee5.
The Diplomat
The Diplomat focuses on an Indian envoy, who launches a high-risk mission across borders to rescue a woman forced into marriage, navigating tense politics and dangerous terrain. The movie stars John Abraham and Sadia in the lead roles and is streaming on Netflix.
Homebound
Homebound focuses on two childhood friends from a small North Indian village, who try to grab a police job that promises them the dignity they’ve long been denied. The movie stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. It is streaming on Netflix.
Stolen
Stolen focuses on two brothers, who witness a baby being stolen and are mistaken for kidnappers. The movie stars Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan and Mia Maelzer in the lead roles. It is streaming on Prime Video.
Superboys of Malegaon
Superboys of Malegaon focuses on a group of friends who decide to make a movie in their hometown. The film stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan. It is streaming on Prime Video.
Chidiya
Chidiya focuses on two young brothers who aspire to play badminton, overcoming the limitations of their modest environment. The movie stars Vinay Pathak, Amruta Subhash, Svar Kamble, Ayush Pathak, Inaamulhaq, Brijendra Kala, and Muzaffar Khan. It is streaming on Zee5.
