Archive · 30 Dec 2025
2025's Top Bollywood Controversies and Newsmakers
In 2025, Bollywood saw many big moments.
Deepika Padukone started a conversation about working only 8 hours a day, which some people supported and others didn't.
Ranveer Singh had a huge hit with 'Dhurandhar' but also got into trouble for copying a famous scream from another movie.
A famous actor, Dharmendra, passed away, and everyone remembered his great career.
Comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show was banned for being too inappropriate.
Akshaye Khanna was praised for his acting in two movies.
Many big-budget movies like 'Fateh', 'Emergency', and 'Azaad' didn't do well at the box office, which was disappointing for the actors and producers.
Overall, it was a year full of ups and downs in Bollywood.
Deepika Padukone advocated for 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood, sparking debates about work culture.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' was a box office hit, but he faced controversy for mimicking Rishab Shetty's scream.
Dharmendra's passing marked a significant emotional moment in 2025, with tributes pouring in from across the industry.
Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' was banned for obscene content, triggering debates about comedy and accountability.
Several high-budget Bollywood films, including 'Fateh', 'Emergency', and 'Azaad', underperformed at the box office.
- Who
- Various Bollywood celebrities and industry figures
- What
- Multiple controversies, newsmakers, and box office flops
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- India, primarily in the entertainment industry
- Why
- Various reasons including personal stances, creative controversies, and box office performances
- Deepika Padukone
- Advocated for 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood
- Ranveer Singh
- Starred in blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' and faced controversy over 'Kantara' scream
- Dharmendra
- Passed away, marking a significant emotional moment in 2025
- Samay Raina
- Faced controversy over 'India's Got Latent' YouTube show
- Akshaye Khanna
- Praised for performances in 'Dhurandhar' and 'Chhaava'
- Sonu Sood's 'Fateh'
- Flopped at box office, earning Rs 17 crore against Rs 30 crore budget
- Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency'
- Underperformed with Rs 39.5 crore earnings against Rs 60 crore budget
- Ajay Devgn's 'Azaad'
- Major flop, earning less than Rs 10 crore against Rs 80 crore budget
- Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva'
- Underperformed, earning Rs 35.1 crore against Rs 55 crore budget
- Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan's 'Loveyapa'
- Flopped, earning Rs 10-12 crore against Rs 50 crore budget
- Arjun Kapoor's 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi'
- Flopped, earning Rs 11.8 crore against Rs 60 crore budget
- Rajkummar Rao's 'Maalik'
- Underperformed, earning Rs 28.1 crore against Rs 54 crore budget
- Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2'
- Struggled, earning Rs 44.9 crore against Rs 130 crore budget
Sources
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