Regional films that won audience hearts in 2025

Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra (Malayalam)

A rare, big-scale fantasy from Malayalam cinema, Lokah, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, stood out for its ambition and visual storytelling

The film drew audiences looking for genre-driven cinema beyond conventional formats, making it one of the most talked-about releases of the year

Saukhan Saukhane 2 (Punjabi)

One of the biggest Punjabi theatrical successes of the year, Saukhan Saukhane 2 once again underlined Sargun Mehta’s unparalleled box-office reliability

While Punjabi cinema functions within a smaller theatrical ecosystem compared to Bollywood, the film’s performance stands tall within its market

Raktabeej (Bengali)

Among Bengali cinema’s better-performing films of the year, Raktabeej emerged as a word-of-mouth success, particularly in Kolkata and key districts

4. Dashavatar (Marathi)

The Marathi film stood out in 2025 for revisiting traditional stories through a contemporary cinematic lens, earning strong audience recall

Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate (Gujarati)

Gujarati cinema delivered one of its most meaningful successes with Laalo. The devotional drama resonated strongly with family audiences