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It's time to head out to the theatres or just simply take a day off to enjoy the exciting lineup of movies coming out in May 2025.
With some of the most awaited movies releasing this year in the month of May, your May 2025 cinema schedule is all set to be packed in the most incredible way possible. From gripping storylines to fresh content, the May 2025 movie releases range across genres and languages and are sure to promise you the most thrilling overdose of cinema.
Grab your buckets of popcorn and get ready to stay hooked to the screens with these upcoming movies releasing in May, 2025
1. Raid 2
An upcoming movie in May, 2025 which is a sequel of the Hindi language crime thriller Raid (2018), Raid 2 stars the versatile Ajay Devgan and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, in this sequel Ajay Devgan’s character is believed to venture out on a fresh mission. With the initial looks of the movie featuring dusty roads and a fleet of cars, this new film releasing in May, 2025 is expected to keep us hooked with its realistic and gripping storyline.
Release date: May 1st, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
2. Bhul Chuk Maaf
Starring the extremely talented Rajkummar Rao and stunning Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, Bhul Chuk Maaf promises to be a quirky Hindi Language romantic comedy. The movie narrative follows the story of a hopeless romantic, Ranjan who is a government official and is all set to get married to his beloved Titli, but an unusual turn of events is seen to completely disrupt his life as well as his wedding plans. A storyline that is fresh and full of humour, this May 2025 movie release is sure to set you up for an absolutely hilarious watch.
Release date: May 9th, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
3. Abir Gulaal
Marking Fawad Khan’s re entry to Bollywood, Abir Gulaal also stars Vaani Kapoor in the lead role. Definitely the most awaited movie coming out in May, 2025, this one’s a Hindi language romantic comedy directed by Arti S. Bagdi. Following the story of two emotionally damaged people who are brought together by chance, the movie follows their profound connection and love for each other.
Release date: May 9th, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
4. Another Simple Favour
A much anticipated sequel to A Simple Favour (2018), Another Simple Favour stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in the lead roles. An upcoming movie in May, 2025 that will release on the OTT platform, this movie promises to captivate you with its thrilling narrative. With unexpected twists and turns, the film takes place against the backdrop of a lavish Italian setting on the beautiful island of Capri. An intriguing thriller/mystery, this upcoming release in May is sure to keep you hooked to your screens till the very end.
Release date: May 1st, 2025
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
5. Kesari Veer
A Hindi language historical drama starring Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty and Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles, Kesari Veer is another movie coming out in May, 2025. Following the story of Hamiriji Gohil, a brave unsung warrior who fought against the Tughlaq Empire in order to protect the Somnath Temple and the Hindu faith, this new film releasing in May, 2025 promises to be an impactful watch.
Release date: May 16th, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
6. Suswagatam Khushaamadeed
After several delays regarding its release, Suswagatam Khushaamadeed starring Pulkit Samrat and Isabelle Kaif is all set to release this May. Directed by Dhiraj Kumar the narrative of this film includes themes of love, friendship and compassion and portrays how these factors form an essential factor to keep people together in a society. A cross border romance, this May 2025 movie release is a much anticipated release this year.
Release date: May 16th, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
7. HIT: The Third Case
A Telugu language action thriller film that is among the May 2025 upcoming releases this year, HIT: The Third Case is written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu. Starring Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles, the premise of this film follows a critical case in Jammu and Kashmir regarding a series of horrific murders and how Arjun Sarkaar, who is the SP of the HIT team is assigned with the task to investigate the same.
Release date: May 1st, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release
8. Thunderbolts*
An action/SciFi film directed by Jake Screier, Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman and Sebastian Stan in the lead roles. Following the story of an unconventional team of antiheroes who embark on a dangerous mission, this movie coming out in May, 2025 is based on the Marvel Comics team, Thunderbolts.
Release date: May 2nd, 2025
Streaming on: Theatrical release