Movies Releasing In August 2025: War 2 To Coolie — What To Watch At Your Nearest Theatre

August 2025 brings a remarkable selection of movies spanning various genres and platforms. It will feature a diverse range of content, encompassing gripping thrillers, heartfelt romances, historical dramas, and spine-chilling horror.

The month kicks off with the release of two eagerly awaited films. The romantic drama 'Dhadak 2' and the high-energy 'Son of Sardaar 2' will hit cinemas on August 1. It will set the stage for a fierce box office rivalry.

Here are the movies to watch out for in August 2025.

Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi are set to mesmerise audiences with their captivating on-screen chemistry in 'Dhadak 2'. This film, which is both a spiritual successor to the 2018 'Dhadak' and a remake of the acclaimed Tamil movie ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ (2018).

Against the backdrop of caste and class disparities in modern India, the narrative delves into deep social issues. 

Serving as a spiritual follow-up to the 2012 film 'Son of Sardaar,' the movie revives the franchise's beloved mix of humour and thrilling action. It is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and features Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur. 

As per IMDb, here the offical synopsis of the movie: "After years away, Jassi travels to Scotland to reconcile with his wife, but gets entangled in a mob conflict and a chaotic Sikh wedding. Now he must save hostages and his marriage while navigating cultural chaos."

Directed by Ravindra Gautam, 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi' is a biopic based on Shantanu Gupta’s book, 'The Monk Who Became Chief Minister'. Anant Joshi takes on the role of Yogi Adityanath, the present Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. 

The film charts his evolution from a spiritual aspirant to a prominent political figure, providing a detailed look into his remarkable journey.

Hrithik Roshan teams up with Telugu superstar Jr NTR for the next chapter in the popular 'War' series. Set to premiere over the Independence Day weekend, the film aims to captivate a wide audience.

'War 2' continues the story from the 2019 blockbuster 'War,' which starred Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in lead roles, with notable performances by Vaani Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana.

Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra lead the cast of this romantic comedy directed by Tushar Jalota.  

The film narrates the passionate and often challenging romance between a man from North India and a woman from South India. Their bond is tested by the complexities of caste and cultural divides, which threaten to keep them apart.

Coolie features Rajinikanth as Deva, a gold smuggler who attempts to revive his old gang using stolen technology hidden in vintage gold watches. Other members of the cast include Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. It will also have a cameo by Aamir Khan.