Best Bollywood Movies That Were Flops At The Box Office 2025

Emergency is a Hindi biographical film about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the Emergency she declared in India from 1975 to 1977. The movie shows how civil rights were stopped, the press was controlled, and many opposition leaders were jailed, along with Indira Gandhi’s personal challenges and her son Sanjay Gandhi’s actions. Kangana Ranaut plays Indira Gandhi, and the story ends with her assassination in 1984. The film did not do well at the box office.

Sikandar (2025) stars Salman Khan as Sanjay “Sikandar” Rajkot, a man driven by personal loss to change his life and help others, bringing him into conflict with a powerful politician. The film also features Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, and Sharman Joshi. Despite crossing ₹100 crore at the Indian box office, the film was a flop due to its high ₹200 crore budget. It received poor reviews for its weak story and direction.

Deva (2025) is a Hindi action thriller starring Shahid Kapoor as ACP Dev Ambre, a rebellious police officer investigating the murder of a fellow cop. After an accident causes him to lose his memory, he must retrace his steps to solve the case, uncovering shocking personal truths. The film released in theatres on January 31, 2025, and is now streaming on Netflix. Despite its intense premise, Deva was a box office flop.

Fateh (2025) stars Sonu Sood as Fateh Singh, a retired special ops officer who returns to action to take down a nationwide cybercrime racket after a young girl goes missing. He teams up with ethical hacker Khushi (Jacqueline Fernandez) to face criminals played by Naseeruddin Shah and Vijay Raaz. Released in theatres on January 10, 2025, the film failed to recover its ₹40 crore budget and was a box office flop. It later found better response on Disney+ Hotstar despite mixed reviews.

The Bhootnii is a Hindi horror comedy directed by Sidhaant Sachdev and stars Sanjay Dutt as Baba, a parapsychologist, with Mouni Roy as the vengeful spirit Mohabbat. Set in a Delhi college, the story follows a cursed “Virgin Tree” that awakens a dangerous ghost after a student’s wish goes wrong. Despite its spooky concept and strong cast, the film failed badly at the box office. It is now available for streaming on ZEE5.

Gustaakh Ishq (2025) is a Hindi romantic drama directed by Vibhu Puri and produced by Manish Malhotra. Set in 1990s Old Delhi, the film stars Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Naseeruddin Shah in a story about love, poetry, and family struggles. Released on November 28, 2025, the film failed to connect with audiences. It was a major box office flop.

Dhadak 2 (2025) is a Hindi romantic drama starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles. It was released in cinemas on August 1, 2025, and later began streaming on Netflix from September 26, 2025. Despite receiving praise for its performances and social themes, the film underperformed at the box office. It earned around ₹29 crore against an estimated ₹45 crore budget, making it a theatrical flop.

Son of Sardaar 2 (2025) is a Hindi comedy-drama and a standalone sequel to the 2012 hit, released in theatres on August 1, 2025. Starring Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, and Sanjay Mishra, the film follows Jassi as he lands in the UK and gets caught in humorous lies and cultural chaos. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the story unfolds through mistaken identities and family drama. Despite the familiar setup, the film failed to recover its ₹130 crore budget and was a major box office flop.

Maalik (2025) is a Hindi crime drama set in late-1980s and early-1990s Uttar Pradesh, starring Rajkummar Rao as Deepak, a farmer’s son who rises to power in the criminal world after a violent turning point. Manushi Chhillar plays Shalini, with strong support from Prosenjit Chatterjee, Huma Qureshi, and Saurabh Shukla. The film explores crime, politics, and its impact on family. Despite its intense story, Maalik failed to recover its ₹54 crore budget and was a box office flop.

Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan (2025) is a Hindi romantic drama and marks Shanaya Kapoor’s Bollywood debut, alongside Vikrant Massey and Zain Khan Durrani. Directed by Santosh Singh, the film follows a blind musician and a theatre artist who meet during a train journey. Released in theatres on July 11, 2025, it later streamed on ZEE5 from September 5. Despite its music and fresh pairing, the film underperformed and was a box office flop, earning far below its ₹55 crore budget.