Akshaye Khanna and Vicky Kaushal are highlighted as box-office successes in 2025's Hindi entertainment landscape, which was otherwise muted. Khanna received acclaim for his role in 'Dhurandhar,' while Kaushal proved his box-office mettle. The year also saw a promising debut of new talent, including Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday in a musical romance, and Zahan Kapoor and Aryan Khan. Director Aditya Dhar returned with the successful gangster film 'Dhurandhar,' generating significant buzz and anticipation for a sequel.