Bollywood's 2025 output is characterized by a prevalence of hypermasculine heroes and sequels, with female characters often sidelined. While many films played it safe and appeared stagnant, a few outliers like 'Homebound' and 'Superboys of Malegaon' offered unique narratives. The year's trends included violent or male-dominated stories, numerous sequels and remakes, and a limited number of films that attempted to push creative boundaries.