Chhaava has captured the spotlight as IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Movie of 2025 So Far, riding high on massive audience engagement. The announcement was made by IMDb on 9 July 2025, reflecting real-time global data from its 250 million monthly visitors.
The period under review covers movies released in India between 1 January and 1 July 2025, with the requirement of at least 10,000 votes and an IMDb rating of 6 or higher. From this, ten titles stood out — but it’s Chhaava that ruled the list.
Joining Chhaava on the top 10 list are films like Dragon, Deva, Raid 2, Retro, The Diplomat, L2: Empuraan, Sitaare Zameen Par, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, and VidaaMuyarchi.
Reacting to the news, producer Dinesh Vijan expressed heartfelt gratitude. “We’re truly humbled and grateful to see Chhaava emerge as IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Film of 2025 so far,” he shared.
He acknowledged the audience’s role in the success, noting, “This recognition is a powerful testament to the audience’s voice.” He also credited the cast and crew for their efforts, especially lead actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, along with Akshaye Khanna and director Laxman Utekar.
At Maddock Films, Vijan says the goal remains clear: to create stories that “resonate, inspire, and entertain across genres.” With Chhaava, they’ve clearly hit the mark.As 2025 continues to unfold, Chhaava sets the bar high for what resonates with audiences not just in India but around the world.
