Anime continued its steady rise in Indian theatres in 2025, emerging as one of the strongest years since 2021, marked by greater scale, diversity, and record-breaking box office performances.
This article presents a complete list of anime movies released in India in 2025, covering theatrical releases as well as fan and special screenings that premiered in Indian cinemas and film festivals.
In addition to standard theatrical releases, several anime films in 2025 were showcased as preview shows and special screenings. These screenings were typically limited to select cities or venues and took place ahead of the official nationwide releases.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom is a feature-length continuation of the Gundam SEED timeline, bringing back key characters and conflicts from the long-running mecha franchise. Produced by Sunrise, the film expands on the political and military themes established in earlier SEED installments.
The film was released theatrically in India on January 17, 2025, through PVR INOX Pictures in association with Odex. The release was primarily catered towards existing fans of the franchise and registered a modest box office performance during its theatrical run.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama [4K Remaster] (2025)
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama – Official Hindi Trailer
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a Japan–India co-produced animated adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, originally released in 1993. Directed by Yugo Sako, the film is notable for its cross-cultural production and has long held a cult status among Indian audiences despite limited availability for several decades.
The film received its first-ever wide theatrical release in India in January 2025 as a 4K remastered version. Distributed by Geek Pictures, the release introduced newly produced Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs, while retaining the original English version.
Before this release, the film had only been screened in India through film festivals, television broadcasts, and special screenings, making the 2025 theatrical run a landmark moment in the film’s history.
My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024)
My Hero Academia: You’re Next – Official Indian Trailer
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is the fourth theatrical film in the My Hero Academia franchise, produced by Bones. The film continues the series’ expansion into standalone cinematic stories set within the franchise’s established superhero universe.
The film was released theatrically in India on January 31, 2025, through Medialink in association with PVR INOX Pictures. Following the earlier My Hero Academia films that screened in Indian theatres in 2021, You’re Next marked the franchise’s return to Indian cinemas, registering a modest box office performance during its run.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning (2025)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning – Official Indian Trailer
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning is a theatrical compilation film drawn from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the 16th mainline television series in the Gundam franchise. Set within the Universal Century framework, the series presents an alternate-timeline interpretation while retaining core thematic elements of the UC era.
The film was released theatrically in India on February 28, 2025, through Warner Bros. India in association with Encore Films. Serving as an introductory cut, the theatrical release preceded the series’ Indian streaming debut on Amazon Prime Video, which premiered on April 8, 2025, along with a Hindi dub.
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon – Official Indian Trailer
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is a theatrical compilation film that condenses key events from the first season of Kaiju No. 8. The film also incorporates the original video animation “Hoshina’s Day Off,” offering additional material alongside the series recap.
The film was released theatrically in India on April 11, 2025, through Crunchyroll in association with Sony Pictures India. Positioned ahead of the franchise’s next phase, the theatrical release preceded the launch of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 in India, which later arrived on Crunchyroll with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs.
Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary (2024)
Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary – Official Hindi Trailer
Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary marked the franchise’s return to Indian cinemas after 14 years, becoming the second Shinchan film to receive a theatrical release in India following Shinchan: Bungle in the Jungle in 2011. Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the film received a wide theatrical release in India.
The film was released theatrically in India on May 9, 2025, through PVR INOX Pictures, in Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs. The wide release across 300+ screens resulted in a strong box office performance, with the film emerging as the second-highest-grossing anime film in India in 2025 and recording an all-time India collection of ₹9.83 crore.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train [4K Version] (2025)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train – Official Indian Trailer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train [4K Version] marked the return of the franchise’s breakthrough film to Indian cinemas in an upgraded theatrical format. Originally released in India on August 13, 2021, Mugen Train played a key role in establishing anime films as viable theatrical releases in the country.
The 4K re-release arrived in Indian theatres on June 13, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll in association with Sony Pictures India. Alongside the enhanced presentation, the screenings featured an exclusive sneak-peek teaser for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, adding further significance to the limited theatrical run.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow – Official Hindi Trailer
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow is the first theatrical film in the Naruto franchise, originally released in Japan in 2004 and produced by Studio Pierrot. The film marked the beginning of Naruto’s cinematic run alongside the television series.
The film received its first-ever theatrical release in India on June 27, 2025, distributed by Reliance Entertainment in association with Happening 365. Released in Japanese, English, and Hindi versions, the film collected a total of ₹25 lakh, despite a wide theatrical rollout across 200+ screens.
Nintama Rantaro: Invincible Master of the Dokutake Ninja (2024)
Nintama Rantaro: Invincible Master of the Dokutake Ninja – Official Hindi Trailer
Nintama Rantaro: Invincible Master of the Dokutake Ninja is the third animated film in the long-running Nintama Rantaro franchise, produced by Ajia-do Animation Works. The series, aimed primarily at younger audiences, has remained a staple of Japanese children’s television for decades.
The film received its first-ever theatrical release in India on July 18, 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. India in association with Encore Films. Despite its limited theatrical footprint, the release marked the franchise’s debut in Indian cinemas and registered a modest box office collection of ₹6 lakh during its run.
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing (2025)
Colorful Stage!: A Miku Who Can’t Sing– Official Indian Poster Ⓒ 2025 Medialink, PVR Inox Pictures
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is an animated feature based on the Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! multimedia project, produced by P.A. Works. The film presents an original story set within the franchise’s musical universe, bringing together virtual singers and original characters introduced in the rhythm game series.
The film was released theatrically in India on August 29, 2025, distributed by Medialink in association with PVR INOX Pictures. The limited theatrical release catered primarily to existing fans of the franchise and collected approximately ₹10 lakh during its run.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Official Indian Trailer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle marked one of the largest anime theatrical releases in India to date. Produced by Ufotable, the film adapts the Infinity Castle arc from the manga and continues the franchise’s cinematic run following the Hashira Training Arc.
The film was released theatrically in India on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll in association with Sony Pictures India. Opening across 1700+ screens, it became the widest anime film release in Indian theatrical history at the time. The multi-language release in Japanese, English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu contributed to a record-breaking performance, with the film grossing ₹90.09 crore, making it the highest-grossing anime film in India of all time.
Pre-Screening
Before its nationwide rollout, a special preview screening was held on September 7, 2025, at Jio World Plaza Maison INOX, Mumbai. The film was showcased in the IMAX format.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025)
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc – Official Indian Trailer
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc adapts the Reze Arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga and serves as a continuation of the Chainsaw Man anime series. Produced by MAPPA, the film retained the franchise’s darker thematic tone and violent imagery, which set it apart from most anime titles released theatrically in India.
The film was released theatrically in India on September 26, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll in association with Sony Pictures India. Notably, the film was certified with an A (Adults Only) rating, making it the first anime film to receive an A certificate for an Indian theatrical release.
The release coincided with the theatrical debut of Shinchan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle continued its strong run in cinemas. Amid a crowded release window, the film’s theatrical run was shortened in several cities, with screens reduced earlier than initially scheduled. Despite this, the film recorded a cumulative Indian box office collection of ₹4.8 crore.
The film later returned to Indian theatres in RealD 3D on October 31, 2025, aligning closely with its North American 3D rollout and offering audiences an additional opportunity to experience the film in a premium format.
Shin-chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India (2025)
Shin-chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India – Official Hindi Trailer
Shin-chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India is a theatrical feature set primarily in India, produced by Shin-Ei Animation. The film continued the franchise’s renewed theatrical presence in India following the success of Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary earlier in the year.
The film was released theatrically in India on September 26, 2025, through PVR INOX Pictures, in Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs. The release date coincided with the theatrical debut of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle continued its strong run in cinemas.
The film recorded a total India box office collection of ₹5 crore, showing a lower theatrical performance than Shinchan: Our Dinosaur Diary, which was released earlier in May 2025.
Pre-Screenings
Before its nationwide theatrical release, the film was showcased in Hindi dub through the Japanese Film Festival in Delhi and Mumbai:
September 14, 2025 – Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, as part of the Japanese Film Festival at Mela Mela Anime Japan 2025.
September 20, 2025 – Japanese Film Festival at Inorbit Mall, Malad, Mumbai.
Your Letter is a South Korean animated feature based on the webtoon of the same name, produced by Studio Lico in collaboration with Studio N. Often classified as aeni—a term used for South Korean animation—the film represents a distinct animation tradition separate from Japanese anime.
The film was released in India on December 12, 2025, becoming the first South Korean animated film to receive a theatrical release in the country. The limited run collected a total box office of ₹9 lakh.
Final Word
With record-setting releases, wider language availability, and a growing variety of titles, 2025 stood out as a significant year for anime films in Indian theatres.
Mirchi Seth is an anime enthusiast and independent researcher dedicated to uncovering the forgotten History of Anime in India. He's on a mission to document every single anime that has ever aired in the country. He's also the creator behind the Anime Mirchi YouTube channel.
