Bollywood Actresses To Watch Out For In 2025: Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor To Pooja Hegde - In Pics

The year 2024 has been celebrated as the year of the female gaze, with female-led and helmed films proving their strength both at home and on the global stage. As Bollywood navigates its evolving landscape, the focus shifts to 2025—a year primed for blockbuster hits led by some of the industry’s brightest stars. With established icons and promising newcomers sharing the limelight, actresses like Khushi Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Alia Bhatt are poised to dominate the big screen.

Khushi Kapoor, already a social media sensation, is set to debut with Loveyapa. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film explores modern love and relationships with a refreshing lens. As the youngest member of the Kapoor family to step into acting, expectations are sky-high. With her youthful charm and fresh energy, Loveyapa is poised to be a defining moment for Khushi as she embarks on her cinematic journey.

Pooja Hegde is all set to rule 2025 with an impressive slate of films. She reunites with Vijay for the highly anticipated Thalapathy 69, an action-packed entertainer, and stars alongside Varun Dhawan in the youthful romantic drama Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. She also headlines Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation. Adding grandeur to her lineup is Deva, an epic saga with Shahid Kapoor, where Pooja takes on a larger-than-life role. With her diverse projects across Bollywood and South Indian cinema, Pooja is ready to make her mark.

Ananya Panday is all set to star alongside Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in a multi-generational drama produced by Dharma Productions. 

Kiara Advani is taking a leap into action-packed cinema with War 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster franchise. Sharing the screen with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, Kiara’s role is set in a gripping, high-octane universe. Her strong screen presence and ability to take on challenging roles could make War 2 a defining moment in her career, cementing her position as one of Bollywood’s top stars.

After delivering one successful performance after another, Janhvi Kapoor gears up for Param Sundari. Known for her ability to balance glamour with substance, Janhvi shines in this celebration of India’s cultural diversity. The teaser has already created a buzz, and Janhvi’s magnetic presence promises to make this another standout moment in her growing career.

Alia Bhatt is set to redefine action cinema with Alpha, a groundbreaking addition to YRF’s spy universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, this spy thriller sees Alia headlining as the lead, diving into an adrenaline-packed role that blends action with depth. Known for consistently raising the bar, Alia’s venture into the spy genre with Alpha promises to be a bold and exciting step forward.