New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- IMDb's year-end ranking has pushed two newcomer-led projects to the top: Saiyaara as the most popular film of 2025, and Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood as the most popular series. Both titles moved quickly through audience charts through 2025, signalling a cycle driven less by established stars and more by fresh names.

1. Saiyaara: Mohit Suri's romantic drama led by newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda takes the No. 1 spot. The film posted Rs.579.23 crore worldwide and Rs.329.20 crore in India, becoming the year's highest-grossing romantic title and the top film featuring debut leads.

2. Mahavatar Narsimha: Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated film ranks second. Backed by Hombale Films, it closed at Rs.325....