Year Ender 2025: This year saw many new talents entering Bollywood. Some made a smashing impact, while others had a quiet start. From star kids to talented outsiders, 2025 gave audiences plenty of new faces to watch.
Here’s a look at who made their mark, their debut films, and how they performed at the box office in India.
Year Ender 2025: Bollywood Debuts And How They Performed
1) Rasha Thadani & Aaman Devgan – Azaad
Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, and Aaman Devgan, nephew of Ajay Devgan, made their debut with Azaad, a period action drama released in January 2025. Despite big expectations, the film failed commercially. It earned only around Rs 6.35 crore net in India.
Reviews were mixed, but Rasha was praised for her vibrant energy, especially in songs and key sequences. Aaman showed potential, though the film’s poor reception limited the spotlight on both.
2) Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda – Saiyaara
Cousin of Ananya Panday, Ahaan, paired with newcomer Aneet Padda (in main role) in Yash Raj Films’ Saiyaara. Released in July 2025, it was a blockbuster, raking in over Rs 321 crore net in India and Rs 551 crore worldwide.
Their chemistry won hearts, and critics praised their natural, emotive performances. Saiyaara quickly became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year and positioned Ahaan and Aneet as promising new leads in Bollywood.
3) Veer Pahariya – Sky Force
Veer debuted as Squadron Leader TK ‘Tabby’ Vijaya in the patriotic war drama Sky Force, co-starring Akshay Kumar. The film (chronicling India’s 1965 airstrike on Pakistan) was released in January 2025.
Veer’s performance was praised for authenticity and commitment. Though the movie had decent reviews and thrilling aerial sequences, it performed moderately at the box office.
4) Harnaaz Sandhu – Baaghi 4
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu made her Bollywood entry with the high-octane action film Baaghi 4 alongside Tiger Shroff. Her debut created buzz and curiosity, marking her transition from pageantry to mainstream cinema.
While the box office numbers were poor, Harnaaz won attention for her screen presence and dance performances.
5) Aaishvary Thackeray – Nishaanchi
Aaishvary Thackeray, grandson of political leader Balasaheb Thackeray, made his acting debut in Nishaanchi, directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film was a massive flop after its release in September 2025. Following this, its second part was quietly released on Prime Video.
6) Shanaya Kapoor – Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor, debuted opposite Vikrant Massey in the romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (July 2025). The film received average reviews and modest box office collections, but it served as a soft launch to introduce Shanaya to the audience.
7) Agastya Nanda – Ikkis (Upcoming)
Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, is set to debut in the war drama Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, releasing in December 2025. After his digital debut The Archies, this theatrical release will be his first major appearance on the big screen, generating anticipation among audiences and industry insiders alike.
As we close this Year Ender 2025 story, let us tell you that this year highlights the highs and lows of launching new talent in Bollywood. While Saiyaara turned newcomers into overnight sensations, Azaad showed that even star kid launches aren’t guaranteed hits. Action, romance and patriotic dramas dominated debut choices, and fans now have plenty of fresh talent to watch in the coming years.
