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Year Ender 2025: On-screen pairings that ruled romance this yearFrom intense romance to breezy companionship, these on-screen duos added emotional weight to their films while becoming conversation starters across platforms. Here is a look at the on-screen pairs we truly fell in love with in 2025.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in <em>Saiyaara</em>.</p></div>

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in Saiyaara.

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Ahaan Panday with Aneet Padda in Saiyaara

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda made a striking debut in Saiyaara, delivering a romance defined by sincerity and innocence. Their natural chemistry brought an authentic, youthful energy to the story, marking them as 2025’s most promising new onscreen duo.

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Vicky Kaushal with Rashmika Mandanna in Chavva

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s pairing in Chhaava elevated the movie beyond a typical historical epic. Their chemistry impressed the audience and lived in that it grounds the entire epic. While Vicky brought a powerful weight, Rashmika’s emotional range added a beautiful, raw vulnerability that stayed with audiences long.

Dhanush with Kriti Sanon in Tere Ishk Mein

In Tere Ishk Mein, Anand L Rai struck gold with the fresh pairing of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. Their chemistry anchored the narrative, and their onscreen relationship left a lasting mark on the audience.

Akshay Kumar with Jacqueliene Fernandez in Housefull 5

Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez brought their signature charm to Housefull 5, anchoring the high-energy spectacle. Their chemistry perfectly blended humour and glamour, staying true to the Housefull franchise’s "mass appeal" roots while keeping audiences hooked.

Aditya Roy Kapur with Sara Ali Khan in Metro In Dino

Amidst the star-studded, powerful stars, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan shone bright in Metro In Dino. Their understated chemistry reflected modern romance shaped by ambition, vulnerability, and emotional restraint.

Rakul Preet Singh

Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh returned in De De Pyaar De 2 with a refreshing, mature ease. Their pairing swapped clichés for relatability, using wit and emotional honesty to create a modern romance that resonated deeply with urban audiences.