Test, Jewel Thief, The Royals: Upcoming Films & Shows To Watch On Netflix

Just a few months into 2025, Netflix has already given a glimpse of an exhilarating year with a range of highly anticipated releases spanning various genres. From standout series like Black Warrant, which has raised the bar for original content, to massive theatrical hits like Pushpa 2 making its debut on the platform, January has been a month full of excitement.

And that's just the beginning, the entire year looks packed with thrilling narratives, star-studded casts, and innovative storytelling. With an incredible slate of releases on the horizon, 2025 is sure to be a year you won’t want to miss. 

Netflix In 2025: All The Big Releases To Look Forward To

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

Plot: Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is set to premiere on March 20, bringing audiences a fresh storyline set in a new region. 

Cast: Saswata Chatterjee, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet, and Chitrangada Singh, alongside Aadil Zafar Khan and Ritwik Bhowmik.

Test

Plot: Netflix is set to release Test on April 4, a gripping Tamil drama that intertwines the journeys of three individuals facing life-altering decisions, all unfolding against the backdrop of a cricket match. 

Cast: R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, and Meera Jasmine.

Jewel Thief

Plot: Jewel Thief promises a thrilling blend of action, suspense, and intrigue. 

Cast: It features Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat,  Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta.

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Akka

Plot: Set in the matriarchal society of a fictional city of Pernuru, women reign supreme and power has a new name - Akka.

Cast: Radhika Apte, Keerthi Suresh

The Royals

Plot: The series is described as a modern-day regal romance that explores the clash between traditional royalty and the contemporary startup world.

Cast: Zeenat Aman, Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar

Gandhari

Plot: This film delves into themes of revenge and redemption, showcasing Taapsee Pannu as a fierce mother on a mission.

Cast: Taapsee Pannu

Mandala Murders

Plot: This crime thriller series follows detectives who investigate a series of murders linked to a centuries-old secret society's nefarious plan. 

Cast: Vaani Kapoor and Vaibhav Raj Gupta 

Khakee Season 2

Khakee Season 2, also called Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, is an upcoming crime thriller series on Netflix, continuing from its first season, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, released on November 25, 2022.

To Kill A Tiger

Plot: When his teen daughter survives a harrowing crime, a humble farmer embarks on a remarkable pursuit of justice, defying deep intolerance in their village.

What’s Released So Far? 

February

Dhoom Dhaam, Feb 14

Plot: On their wedding night, an oddball couple is thrust into a chaotic chase, dodging goons and cops in a frenzied hunt for the mysterious “Charlie.”

Cast: Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan

Anuja, Feb 5

Plot: When a brilliant nine-year-old working in a sweatshop gets a chance to attend school, she must make a difficult choice for her and her sister's future.

Cast: Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag, Nagesh Bhonsle

Daaku Maharaaj, Feb 21

Plot: Story of a civil engineer, Sitaram, who transforms into the feared Daaku Maharaaj to protect a village and fight against corrupt officials.

Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Shraddha Srinath, Pragya Jaiswal, and Urvashi Rautela

Dabba Cartel, Feb 28

Plot: When an investigation into a pharma company hits close to home, five women launch a tiffin service with a secret ingredient.

Cast: Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyothika

Nadaaniyan

Plot:  When a misunderstanding turns her friends against her, lovable rich girl Pia hires Arjun, a career-focused new student, to pretend to be her boyfriend.

Cast: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor

Thandel

Plot: The film is based on true incidents from 2018 involving fishermen from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, who were detained in Pakistan after accidentally entering its waters during a fishing trip to Gujarat.

Cast: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi