2025 Indian Cinema Features Notable Directorial Debuts

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for cinema, with major releases including Sonu Sood's directorial debut and the pan-India film 'Game Changer' starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. Valentine's Day will feature the return of Paddington and 'Captain America: Brave New World', while summer will see Tom Cruise in 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' and the debut of James Gunn's DC Universe with Superman. In 2024, box office trends shifted back to franchises, with sequels dominating ticket sales, despite initial hopes for original storytelling. Among the top hits were 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine', while 'Wicked' was the only original film in the top ten. Meanwhile, Michael Mann praised the film 'Unstoppable', highlighting its emotional depth and originality, as his favorite of 2024. Overall, the film landscape is poised for a mix of anticipated sequels and fresh narratives in the coming years.