May 2025 Bollywood Releases: 10 Most Hyped Hindi Films To Watch
Bollywood’s cinematic universe has always been a vibrant mosaic of emotions and larger-than-life narratives that echo across generations. As May 2025 approaches, the diverse slate of Hindi film releases covers crime, thrillers, romance, comedy, horror, historical epics, and action-packed sagas. With a mix of celebrated stars and promising new talents gracing the screen, fans are eagerly counting down the premiere days. Here’s the list of most-anticipated Bollywood movies coming in this May.
10 Must-watch Bollywood Films Debuting this May
Raid 2 | Crime Thriller | May 1, 2025
A direct successor to the 2018 movie Raid, this thriller thrives under the direction of Raj Kumar Gupta, who co-wrote the movie with Ritesh Shah, Karan Vyas, and Jaideep Yadav.
The narrative sharpens its lens on Amay Patnaik, an Indian Revenue Service officer. His unyielding pursuit of black money has already led to the recovery of over Rs. 4,200 crores. Now, he prepares for his landmark 75th raid, locking horns with Dada Manohar Bhai, a formidable figure entrenched in white-collar crime.
The major cast members are Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, and Ajay Devgn. The film showcases item songs featuring special cameos by Tamannaah Bhatia, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Yo Yo Honey Singh.
Headlined by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Honey Singh, the soundtrack brings together an ensemble featuring White Noise Collectives, Sachet-Parampara, Rochak Kohli, and Amit Trivedi. Trivedi also orchestrates the background score.
The production credit goes to Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak.
The Bhootnii | Horror Comedy | May 1, 2025
Initially slated for premiere on April 18, this Sanjay Dutt-fronted action-horror spectacle is now set to make its theatrical debut on May 1.
Alongside Dutt, “The Bhootnii” stars Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, Palak Tiwari, Aasif Khan, Beyounick, and Navneet Malik in crucial roles.
Besides directing and writing the movie, Sidhaant Sachdev contributes to its screenplay along with Vankush Arora.
The narrative unwraps with St. Vincent College’s Virgin Tree awakening a love-starved spirit every Valentine’s Day. When Shantanu's wish stirs her obsession, 27 days of eerie love and growing horror unfold. As dread grips the campus, a parapsychicist, Baba, faces a force beyond his lifetime of ghost-hunting.
The horror-comedy makes its way to theatres courtesy of producers Deepak Mukut, Hunar Mukut, Sanjay Dutt, and Maanayata Dutt.
Costao | Crime Drama | May 1, 2025
This film draws inspiration from the real-life grit of customs officer Costao Fernandes, who, in the 1990s, dismantled Goa’s most entrenched smuggling empire. This crime drama charts Fernandes’ lone-wolf crusade against one of India’s largest gold trafficking syndicates.
The directing of Sejal Shah and the writing of Bhavesh Mandalia and Meghna Srivastava elevate the drama.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar G., and Davina Colaco portray the main characters.
Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vinod Bhanushali, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah, Faizuddin Siddiqui, and Shyam Sunder oversee the production.
Bhool Chuk Maaf | Comedy Drama | May 9, 2025
Bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan, this joint production of Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios highlights the writing and directing prowess of Karan Sharma.
The lead cast consists of Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajkumar Rao, and Seema Pahwa, supported by Sanjay Mishra and Zakir Hussain.
The storyline drifts through the narrow places of Varanasi, where the charm of small-town love meets the twists of destiny. Ranjan, a lovestruck dreamer, lands a secure government post to marry his beloved Titli. But as wedding bells near, fate traps him in an inexplicable time loop.
Abir Gulaal | Romantic Comedy | May 9, 2025
Flourished with Aarti S. Bagdi as the director, this romantic movie headlines actors Vaani Kapoor and Fawad Khan.
The story unfolds as fate entwines the lives of two wounded hearts, each carrying silent scars of their past. Through shared moments of vulnerability, their companionship deepens, slowly blossoming into a love rooted in solace.
The supporting cast members are Riddhi Dogra, Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, and Parmeet Sethi.
With Amit Trivedi composing the music, this movie is a collaborative production of Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari, Rakesh Sippy, and Firuzi Khan.
Kesari Veer | Historical Action | May 16, 2025
First announced for a March 14, 2025 release, this Chauhan Studios-backed venture has been rescheduled to hit cinemas on May 16, 2025.
Penned by Kanu Chauhan and Shitiz Srivastava, this historical epic boasts Prince Dhiman as its director.
The film chronicles the valiant saga of Hamirji Gohil, a fearless warrior whose unwavering resolve led him to confront the mighty Tughlaq Empire. Driven by duty and devotion, Hamirji’s battle to defend the sacred Somnath Temple stands as a stirring tribute to faith.
Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, Akanksha Sharma, and Suniel Shetty assume the protagonist characters.
Suswagatam Khushaamadeed | Romantic Comedy | May 16, 2025
Helmed by Dhiraj Kumar, this romantic film introduces Isabelle Kaif, the younger sister of Katrina Kaif, making her leading-lady debut opposite Pulkit Samrat.
Written by Manish Kishore and Manu Rishi Chadha, this light-hearted narrative sketches an unconventional cross-cultural love story. It gently celebrates unity, highlighting how human connections transcend borders in an increasingly divided world.
Sharvan Agarwal, Anil Aggarwal, Azaan Ali, Deepak Dhar, Dhiraj Kumar, and Suneel Rao stand behind the production.
2020 Delhi | Political Thriller | May 22, 2025
Written and directed by Devendra Maalviya, this political drama is distinguished as India’s first-ever full-length commercial one-shot feature. It bears the production imprint of Nandkishore Malviya, Ashu Malviya, and Amit Malviya via Midas Touch Films.
The storyline immerses itself in the charged atmosphere of 2020’s Delhi riots, anti-CAA protests, and the veiled conspiracies lurking beneath the surface. Simultaneously, it casts light on the silent struggles of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The ensemble cast includes Samar Jai Singh, Brijendra Kala, Bhupesh Singh, Devendra Maalviya, Siddharth Bhardwaj, Chetan Sharma, Vicky Yadav, Akashdeep Arora, and Diksha Asthana.
Kapkapiii | Horror Comedy | May 23, 2025
Backed by Jayesh Patel and Umesh Kr. Bansal, this title serves as an official remake of the Malayalam hit Romancham (2023).
Sangeeth Sivan’s direction and Saurabh Anand and Kumar Priyadarshi’s adapted screenplay bring the horror movie to vibrant life.
The story begins as a playful pursuit of the supernatural taking a sinister turn when a group of friends experiment with a Ouija board. Their harmless curiosity unseals the presence of a female spirit, turning their home into a battleground between the living and the unseen.
The Confession | Thriller | May 23, 2025
Rooted in the real-life Father Benedict–Mariakutty case of 1966 Kerala, the thriller unravels a tragic murder cloaked in silence and sanctity. As evidence tightens around Father, his commitment to the seal of confession sparks a conflict between faith and justice.
With this plot, The Confession, scripted by C.P. Surendran, excels with Ananth Mahadevan as its director.
The stellar cast includes Nana Patekar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Neha Mahajan, Adil Hussain, Makarand Anaspure, Suchitra Pillai, Denzil Smith, and Gautam Rode.
Narendra Hirawat, Shreyans Hirawat, Subhash Kale, Ajay Kapoor, and Pravin Shah drive the production.
Takeaways
This May 2025 Bollywood movie lineup shapes up as a fan-favourite, genre-rich collection, offering an irresistible medley of stories.
Anchoring the thrill quotient, “Raid 2” and “The Confession” lead the adrenaline rush, while “Costao” delves into dark crime alleys, and “2020 Delhi” fuses drama with political narratives.
Blurring the lines between fear and fun, “The Bhootnii” and “Kapkapiii” promise a rollercoaster ride where haunting meets hilarity in the quirkiest fashion. On the lighter side, “Bhool Chuk Maaf,” “Abir Gulaal,” and “Suswagatam Khushaamadeed” weave the sweet chaos of romantic comedy. Honouring tales of valour, “Kesari Veer” emerges as the month’s sole historical entry, celebrating courage, heritage, and untold stories.
In a verdict, each of these titles carries the timeless essence of Hindi cinema’s audience-resonating storytelling.