As Christmas gives way to the final countdown, the last week of 2025 delivers a cinematic send-off worth savouring. From breezy romance and Hollywood chaos to powerful regional storytelling, PVR INOX's year-end lineup ensures audiences step into the New Year wrapped in emotion, spectacle, and unforgettable stories.
Mr. Gautam Dutta, Chief Executive Officer – Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Ltd., said,"2025 has been a remarkable year for cinemas, marked by strong audience engagement across languages and genres. Closing the year with such a diverse slate reflects the growing reach and resonance of storytelling today. From grand spectacles to rooted regional narratives, this final week captures the energy, emotion, and optimism with which we enter 2026."
Bollywood closes the year on a light, romantic note with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Directed by Sameer Vidwans and starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, the film follows two free-spirited individuals navigating love amid careers, family pressures, and personal ambitions. Playful and heartfelt, it blends humour with longing in a romance shaped by modern-day dilemmas.
Hollywood brings a single but striking release, and it's anything but comforting. Anaconda, directed by Tom Gormican, reimagines the creature thriller with dark humour and survival chaos. What begins as a nostalgic film remake by a group of stalled friends quickly turns into a terrifying jungle ordeal, blurring fiction and reality with thrilling unpredictability.
This Christmas week, regional cinema truly takes centre stage. Leading the Malayalam slate is Vrusshabha, a sweeping fantasy action drama starring Mohanlal and directed by Nanda Kishore. The film follows a powerful diamond magnate forced to confront a violent past when his son returns to their ancestral village. Rich in scale and emotion, it examines memory, legacy, and the inescapable weight of history.
Offering a tonal shift, Akhil Sathyan's Sarvam Maya blends horror, fantasy, and comedy into a warm, offbeat journey. Starring Nivin Pauly, the film traces a young man's life-altering supernatural encounter, exploring faith, fear, and self-discovery with wit and emotional depth.
Kannada cinema arrives with scale and philosophy in 45, a pan-India action drama inspired by Indian mythology. Directed by Arjun Janya and starring Dr. Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, the film weaves destiny, karma, and sacrifice into a visually striking narrative. With pulsating music, mythological undertones, and Shivarajkumar in a surprising female role, it asks how far one can go when destiny resists change.
Also from Karnataka, Mark takes a darker, grittier route. Vijay Karthikeyan's action thriller follows a suspended police officer drawn back into a battle against crime and political corruption. Fast-paced and hard-hitting, the film delivers mass entertainment with moral urgency.
Gujarati cinema contributes warmth with Vande Bharat via USA, directed by Jaymin Patel. Set in Los Angeles, the dramedy follows an immigrant juggling ambition, survival, and an unexpected romance while chasing the American dream. Humorous yet heartfelt, it captures the hope and cost of starting over far from home.
Rounding off the regional showcase is Bengali cinema's emotional anchor, Projapoti 2, directed by Avijit Sen. Set around a family-run restaurant, the film brings generations together during a festive reunion, gently unpacking love, regret, and reconciliation with quiet poignancy.
As the year draws to a close, these films ensure it ends on a high. Before the calendar turns, pick your story, grab your popcorn, and let cinema give 2025 the farewell it deserves.
