Biggest Action Stars in the Upcoming Pan-India Films
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: July 20, 2025 21:00 IST2025-07-20T21:00:00+5:302025-07-20T21:00:00+5:30
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After winning hearts with Major and establishing himself as a thinking man’s action hero, Adivi Sesh is all set to transform his image with Dacoit. Directed by Shaneil Deo, Starring Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap, the pan-India film features Adivi in a rugged, intense avatar exploring the world of modern-day bandits. With a powerful blend of stylized action and emotional depth, Dacoit promises to be a game-changer in the action genre.
A consistent face in the action genre, John Abraham’s Tehran is inspired by true geopolitical events and sees him playing a RAW agent navigating complex international missions. With real stunts, no body doubles, and a gritty espionage plot, Tehran adds another layer to John’s repertoire of patriotic, high-octane actioners. The film is expected to deliver realism over spectacle, with John in his element.
After the monstrous success of KGF: Chapter 2, Yash’s next project Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most anticipated pan-India films of 2025. Billed as a gangster-action drama with a strong emotional core, Toxic will showcase Yash in a gritty, stylized role that blends urban realism with large-scale spectacle. His new look for the film has already gone viral.
After the monstrous success of KGF: Chapter 2, Yash’s next project Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is one of the most anticipated pan-India films of 2025. Billed as a gangster-action drama with a strong emotional core, Toxic will showcase Yash in a gritty, stylized role that blends urban realism with large-scale spectacle. His new look for the film has already gone viral.
One of Bollywood’s youngest action sensations, Tiger Shroff returns to his blockbuster franchise with Baaghi 4. Known for his unmatched martial arts skills and high-flying stunts, Tiger is pushing the envelope further in this installment, which is expected to be bigger and more global in its narrative. The film will feature choreographed set-pieces on par with international action cinema.
After dominating the OTT space as the fan-favourite Guddu Pandit, Ali Fazal is taking Mirzapur to the big screen with Mirzapur: The Film. Known for his raw intensity and physical prowess, Ali will be seen in an even more brutal, evolved version of Guddu. With a full-blown cinematic canvas and an action-forward storyline, the film is set to turn the cult series into a full-scale action franchise.
The Greek God of Bollywood returns to his most celebrated action avatar in YRF Spy Universe’s War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Kabir, the elite spy from War, and this time, the stakes are higher with global consequences. Packed with slick sequences and set across multiple continents, War 2 sees him lock horns with Jr. NTR is touted as one of the biggest action showdowns in Indian cinema.
