2025's Most Anticipated Films and Series Based on True Stories

If you’re drawn to stories rooted in reality, this year’s lineup of movies & web series offers a compelling mix of historical dramas, biopics, & true crime tales. Here’s a quick look at what’s coming:

Chhaava: A historical action drama showcasing the valiant life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, based on the Marathi novel by Shivaji Sawant.

120 Bahadur: A gripping war film depicting the heroic last stand of Indian soldiers during the 1962 Indo-China War, led by Major Shaitan Singh at Rezang La.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1: Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, this epic follows a legendary warrior’s daring quest to steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

Panjab '95: This period drama tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra & his fight against injustice in 1990s Punjab, leading to his mysterious disappearance.

The Diplomat: A high-stakes mission to rescue an Indian woman coerced into marriage in a foreign land.

The Alto Knights: A gritty gangster drama exploring the lives of two Italian-American mob bosses in 1950s New York and their world of organized crime.

Warfare: An intense war film based on the real-life experiences of U.S. Navy SEALs during a gruelling mission in Iraq in 2006.

Apple Cider Vinegar: A Netflix miniseries unravelling the scandal of a wellness guru who fabricated claims about battling cancer for fame.