Despite big names, massive budgets and high expectations, these films failed to impress at the box office in 2025.
Emergency: Kangana Ranaut’s ambitious political drama struggled to connect with audiences, facing low footfalls despite strong publicity and controversy.
Sikandar: This high-budget action entertainer failed to live up to its hype, resulting in disappointing collections and major financial losses for the makers.
War 2: Despite being a sequel to a blockbuster and featuring top stars, War 2 underperformed due to mixed reviews and audience fatigue.
Son of Sardaar 2: The sequel couldn’t recreate the magic of the original film and saw weak box-office numbers across most circuits.
Baaghi 4: Once a successful action franchise, Baaghi 4 suffered due to repetitive storytelling and declining audience interest.
Deva: Even with strong performances and slick visuals, Deva failed to draw crowds, leading to significant losses
Dhadak 2: The sequel to Dhadak lacked emotional depth and novelty, resulting in poor word of mouth and box-office failure.
Maalik: This crime drama went largely unnoticed upon release and struggled to recover its production costs.
Azaad: Despite a powerful theme, Azaad failed to attract audiences and couldn’t sustain itself at the box office.
The Bhootnii: This horror-comedy experiment failed to scare or entertain, ending its theatrical run with heavy losses