Despite being one of the most prolific and talent-driven industries in Indian cinema, Tollywood has not found a place in IMDb’s list of the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies for the first half of 2025.
IMDb, a widely recognized platform for film ratings and reviews, released its rankings for the period between January 1 and July 1, 2025. The list highlights the Indian films that generated the most interest and engagement from global audiences during this timeframe. Unfortunately, no Telugu film made the cut, a surprising development given the industry’s consistent output.
While Telugu cinema continues to release a high volume of films each year, only a handful have managed to stand out in 2025 so far. In contrast, movies from Bollywood, Kollywood, and Mollywood dominated IMDb’s mid-year rankings.
Here’s the full list of IMDb’s Top 10 Indian Films (Jan 1–July 1, 2025):
1. Chhaava (Hindi)
2. Dragon (Tamil)
3. Deva (Hindi)
4. Raid 2 (Hindi)
5. Retro (Tamil)
6. The Diplomat (Hindi)
7. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam)
8. Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi)
9. Kesari Chapter 2 (Hindi)
10. Vidaamuyarchi (Tamil)
Despite having blockbuster movies like Sankranthiki Vasthunnam and Court, they failed to make it to the list. The absence of Telugu films raises questions about changing audience preferences, visibility on national platforms, and the overall performance of Tollywood releases in the first half of the year.
With several high-profile Telugu releases lined up for the latter half of 2025, industry watchers and fans remain hopeful that Tollywood will bounce back and regain its place among the country’s top-performing film industries. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming releases and industry insights.