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Friday Releases – What & Where Releasing in July 2025

July 2025 is a billion-dollar month for movie enthusiasts in India. It is an experience on its own, with ideally blended theatre releases and OTT premieres every Friday.

In India, Friday Releases is not only a day; it is an emotion. It comes to the end of a long week, but it is the beginning of a new adventure for movie lovers. Theatres and OTTs are the battlegrounds, and the movies will fight over your attention, a box of popcorn, and your precious weekend afternoons, one Friday at a time.

And July 2025 is no exception, as it is raining movies, and there should be something to please both a single-screen enthusiast and a big-screen binge-watcher. So, let’s take a hilarious, simple, and totally desi ride through all the Friday releases in theatres and OTT this July!

Friday Releases – Theatre vs OTT: The war on Indian movies

The biggest battle in 2025 will not be India vs. Pakistan but Theatres vs. OTT. On one side, you have the theatre crowd—those who love the smell of samosas, the thrill of surround sound, and the joy of watching a movie with 200 strangers (and at least 10 crying babies). And then there is the OTT gang—folks who watch cinema in nightgowns, take chai breaks, and rewind to hear a line that they did not tune in due to a WhatsApp message.

Friday Releases- Metro in Dino (Sources-T-series)

Both camps are crammed this July with blockbusters. Theatres are introducing big-budget Bollywood and Hollywood productions, and OTTs are dumping web shows and films quicker than your finger could press on the word buffering. What is the most interesting? You also do not need to choose sides. Take your friends out to watch a thriller movie on Friday and watch an OTT rom-com show by Saturday evening. Life is sorted, boss!

Friday Releases in Theatres – July 2025: Popcorn Ready?

Movies that will be dropped on the big screen every Friday in July 2025. From action to romance, comedy to drama, there’s something for every mood (and every family member, including that one uncle who only watches movies with “item songs”).

DateMovie NameCast/Details
4 July 2025Metro In Dino…Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee (Romantic Comedy)
11 July 2025SupermanDavid Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult (Hollywood)
11 July 2025Aankhon Ki GustaakhiyanVikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor (Bollywood)
11 July 2025Special Ops 2Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak (Bollywood)
11 July 2025Aap Jaisa KoiMadhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh (Bollywood)
11 July 2025GhaatiAnushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu (South Indian)
11 July 2025MaalikRajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi (Bollywood)
18 July 2025Tanvi The GreatIain Glen, Anupam Kher (Bollywood)
18 July 2025Nikita Roy And The Book Of DarknessSonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal
18 July 2025SaiyaaraAhaan Panday, Aneet Padda (Bollywood)
18 July 2025MurderbaadNakul Roshan Sahdev, Kanikka Kapur (Bollywood)
25 July 2025Param SundariSidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor (Bollywood)
25 July 2025SarzameenKajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran (Bollywood)
25 July 2025Son Of Sardaar 2Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur (Bollywood)
25 July 2025The Fantastic Four: First StepsPedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn (Hollywood)
Friday Releases- Special Ops 2 (Sources-Friday Storytellers)

So, whether you want to see Superman flying or Ajay Devgn doing stunts on two bikes, theatres have you covered this July!

OTT Releases- July 2025: Pyjamas, Popcorn and Pure Bliss

And if you fall in the category of people who take interval to mean time to check the fridge, then OTT is your thing. July 2025 will be filled with a lot of new web series, movies and even a surprise fall. This is what will be released on your favourite streaming services weekly every Friday:

DateTitlePlatformGenre
4 July 2025Kalidhar LapataZee5Drama
4 July 2025The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Assassination CaseSony LIVThriller
9 July 2025BallardPrime VideoDrama
11 July 2025Aap Jaisa KoiNetflixMovie
11 July 2025Special Ops Season 2JioHotstarDrama
18 July 2025Vir Das Fool VolumeNetflixComedy
25 July 2025Mandala MurdersNetflixMovie
25 July 2025SarzameenJioHotstarMovie

And that is not the only thing. There are more web series and documentaries, and even some shows of international origin dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Your remote is going to get a workout this month!

Friday Releases- Aap Jaisa Koi (Sources-Netflix India)

Bollywood vs Hollywood: Which is the Winner in the Year 2025?

This October, both Bollywood and Hollywood will be involved in the chhoti-chhoti musli exercise. They have provided us with romantic dramas as well as action-packed sequels courtesy of Bollywood. Back in Hollywood, they are letting go of biggies such as Superman and the Fantastic Four: First Steps. Just like a cricket game in which both the opposing teams are smacking sixes, and the audience is the actual victor.

Friday Releases- Maalik (Sources-Tips Films)
  • The Bollywood Spots: Aap Jaisa Koi, Maalik, Param Sundari, Son of Sardaar 2
  • Hollywood Highlights: Superman, The Fantastic Four: First steps, Jurassic World Rebirth
  • Unless you are a serious movie fan, you will watch both. If not, at least pretend you did so that you can join the office lunch table debates!

The Friday Releases Ritual: Indians go to the movie theatre

Indian cinema is an all-out ritual, so we have to admit it. First, you check the reviews (and ignore them if your favourite star is in the film). Then, you gather your gang, book tickets (or borrow someone’s OTT password), and stock up on snacks. At the theatre, you applaud the national anthem, and clap to the good man, and caw to the bad man. On OTT, you pause for bathroom breaks, rewind for that one epic scene, and sometimes, fall asleep halfway (no worries, you can finish it tomorrow).

There is a mini-festival on Fridays in July. You can feel the same excitement whether you are in a full cinema or you are relaxing at home. And if the movie is boring, don’t worry – memes will save the day!

Friday Releases- Sarzameen (Sources-JioHotstar)

Data Table: All Friday Releases in July 2025

DateTheatres (Major Releases)OTT (Major Releases)
4 July 2025Metro In Dino…Kalidhar Lapata (Zee5), The Hunt (Sony LIV)
11 July 2025Superman, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Special Ops 2, Aap Jaisa Koi, Ghaati, MaalikAap Jaisa Koi (Netflix), Special Ops S2 (JioHotstar)
18 July 2025Tanvi The Great, Nikita Roy, Saiyaara, MurderbaadVir Das Fool Volume (Netflix)
25 July 2025Param Sundari, Sarzameen, Son Of Sardaar 2, The Fantastic Four: First StepsMandala Murders (Netflix), Sarzameen (JioHotstar)

It is a kind of single point that can provide you with fun every Friday. Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for a movie marathon!

The Humorous Side: Cinema Going in India

There is no way movies are boring in India. There’s always that one aunty who brings homemade thepla to the theatre, or the uncle who loudly explains the plot to his wife (and everyone else). The Family Group chat on OTT will be too busy ruining the ending of the film before you have even hit play. And when you are watching a horror movie, you will need to be prepared to hear your neighbour’s pressure cooker blast at the most frightening point.

Friday Releases- Superman (Sources-Warner Bros. India)

But that’s what makes it fun! It is not only the story in the movie, but also the stories we create when watching it. So, this July, laugh, cry, and enjoy every Friday release – and don’t forget to share your funny movie moments!

July 2025 – The month of Movie Madness

July 2025 is a billion-dollar month for movie enthusiasts in India. It is an experience on its own, with ideally blended theatre releases and OTT premieres every Friday. Whatever your taste, whether you are a fan of Bollywood to the core, an action lover in Hollywood, or simply someone who likes a good story, you will find something. So, grab your popcorn, call your friends, and let the Friday movie ritual begin!

and not to forget the fact that in India, cinema is a family affair. You can be alone on the couch with your phone and a large serving of Maggi. Happy watching!

Friday Releases- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Sources-IndiaMarvel)

The information and movie specifications are sourced according to official announcements and streaming programs until July 2025. To know the recent changes, refer to your preferred streaming websites and applications.

Also Read: Maa (2025) : Kajol’s Fierce Turn in a Mythological Horror Like No Other

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