Year Ender 2025: 5 movies no one thought would be a success; Mahavatar Narsimha, Lokah and more

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Several movies took the audience and critics by surprise and hit it out of park in terms of content and box office collection. Take a look at the list of movies released in 2025 that became a surprising hits.

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'Mahavatar Narsimha' focuses on Hiranyakashyap, a demon, who proclaims himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon. This animated movie became the biggest surprise hit of 2025, earning over Rs 300 crore worldwide. It is streaming on Netflix.

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Lokah Chapter 1 focuses on a young woman, who uncovers mystical skills while facing personal hurdles. This Malayam superhero film became a blockbuster despite being made on a short budget of Rs 30 crore and earned over Rs 300 crore in India. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, it is streaming on JioHotstar.

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Saiyaara revolves around two young people who fall in love. They face highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond. The movie became one of the most surprising hits of 2025 as it starred newcomers Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday and had zero promotions. It is streaming on Netflix.

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Su From So is set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara and focuses on Ashoka, whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana. This movie is the second highest grossing Kannada film of 2025. It is streaming on JioHotstar.

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The movie focuses on Vikramaditya, who falls in love with Adaa, but she does not feel the same. His affection and love soon turn into obsession as his insecurities consume him. Despite clashing with Thamma, the movie received immense love as the audience resonated with its tragic story. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat was made on a budget of Rs 25 crore and earned over 100 crore.