New Year 2026 Watchlist: These Young Bollywood Actors Who Made Their Mark with Breakthrough Roles

2025 was a very special year for new young actors in Bollywood. They made their debut and showed they are here to stay. They took bold choices, acted with feelings and pushed their limits. They gave good performances in movies that many people watched. They made a strong place in the film world. It shows that the future of Hindi movies is safe in good hands.

Here are some young actors who people want to see more of in 2026 after their good work in 2025:

Ahan Panday - Saiyara

Ahan Panday was a big talk in 2025. His looks and expressions were real and natural. People liked his acting because he showed he can be a good hero with feelings and vulnerability.

Vishal Jethwa - Homebound

In the movie Homebound, which India wants to send for the Oscars, Vishal Jethwa played a small but strong role. He showed a young man facing caste problems. His acting was quiet but powerful. His eyes and expressions told a lot about his pain and strength.

Aneet Padda - Saiyara

Aneet Padda also acted in Saiyara. He was good at showing feelings without overdoing it. He brought calm and realness to his character. His presence was strong and he looked confident.

Junaid Khan - Lavyapa

Junaid Khan was in Lavyapa. He acted very naturally and honestly. People found him real and easy to relate to. 2025 was a good year for him and showed he can grow more in future.

Babil Khan - Logout

In Logout, Babil Khan showed gentle and emotional acting. He played a character with inner struggles very well. He made it look simple but deep. It’s nice to see his growth as an actor.

Aishwarya Thackeray - Nishanchi 1 and 2

Aishwarya Thackeray played a double role in Nishanchi 1 and 2. She was very good with action scenes and emotional parts. She looked strong on screen and left a good impression. She looks like she will have a long career.

Agastya Nanda - Ekkees

In Ekkees, Agastya Nanda played Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He was calm and honest in his acting. He played a brave soldier and looked real. People liked his simple and mature acting.

Zahan Kapoor - Black Warrant

Zahan Kapoor acted as a jailer in Black Warrant. His role was serious, and he did it very well. His acting made the story stronger. In 2025, he proved he can take tough roles and do well.

Anya Singh - Bads of Bollywood

Anya Singh was in her first big film, Bads of Bollywood. She played a talent manager named Sanya. She was fresh, confident, and charming. People liked her energy and her acting. She looks like she will do well in movies.

Tanya Maniktala - Loot Kaand

In Loot Kaand, Tanya Maniktala showed she can handle emotional and serious acting. She did her role very well and made the story better. She keeps making good choices and is one of the good young actresses today.

Monica Panwar - Khauf and Nishanchi 1 & 2

Monica Panwar had a very good year. She acted in Khauf and Nishanchi 1 & 2. She showed fear, strength, and courage in her roles. Her acting is real and brave. She is a very exciting actress for the future.

These young actors did a lot of good work in 2025. People are excited to see what they do next. They are making a new and fresh face for Bollywood. 2026 will be a good year to watch them grow more and do even better work.

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