2025 was the strongest year of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career. He proved himself to be a global multi-talented star through his Oscar selection, record earning of ‘Thama’, AI music video, Fit India icon and social campaigns.
2025 turned out to be not just a successful year for Ayushmann Khurrana, but also the most decisive phase of his entire career. This year he created records at the box office, represented India on international platforms and also left a deep impression at the social and cultural level. Acting, music, technology and social responsibility – on every front Ayushmann proved himself as a true multi-talented global star.
Let us know those 10 big milestones of 2025, which proved that this year was completely in the name of Ayushmann Khurrana.
1) Ayushmann Khurrana selected in Oscar Class of 2025
Ayushmann Khurrana got the honor of becoming a member of the actors branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the governing body of the Oscars. Her association with international artists such as Conan O’Brien, Ariana Grande and Jeremy Strong strengthens her global artistic identity and credibility.
2) Ayushmann becomes the first ambassador of FICCI Frames
Ayushmann Khurrana was appointed as the first ambassador of FICCI Frames in its silver jubilee year. He became the face of India’s media and entertainment industry, which reflects his popularity, multifaceted talent and ability to connect with the general audience.
3) Biggest opening of career with the film ‘Thama’
The film Thaama broke all the opening records of Ayushmann’s career. The film grossed a grand total of ₹25.11 crore nett in India on its first day. By giving his second consecutive hit after the pandemic, Ayushmann proved that he is one of the most reliable stars of the box office.
4) Ayushmann Khurrana’s fifth 100 crore club film
‘Thamaa’ entered the ₹100 crore club by performing consistently well at the box office. This became the fifth 100 crore film of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career, which once again proved him to be ‘Mr. ROI’. His biggest strength is his consistent success in different genres.
5) Trophy walkout with Indian team in ICC Women’s World Cup
UNICEF India National Ambassador and cricket lover Ayushmann Khurrana leads the trophy walkout with the Indian women’s cricket team ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-finals in Mumbai. This was the same tournament which India won for the first time. Her light-hearted moments with the team went viral on social media and reinforced the message of gender equality.
6) First Bollywood star to make AI music video
In 2025, Ayushmann released his first Haryanvi pop EP. For its title track ‘The Heartbreak Chhora’, he created Bollywood’s first fully AI-based music video. This experiment created a huge buzz in both the tech and music industries.
7) Poem written on Champions Trophy win went viral
Amidst the shooting of the film ‘Thamaa’, Ayushmann stopped everything to watch the Champions Trophy final. After India’s victory, he wrote an emotion-filled poem, which quickly went viral on social media and became the voice of the nation’s collective sentiment.
8) First festival release: ‘Thamaa’ on Diwali
In 2025, Ayushmann made a strong hold on the Diwali release slot, which has been in the name of big superstars for years, with his first festival release ‘Thamaa’. The success of the film proved that Ayushmann has the ability to draw mass audiences to theatres.
9) Ayushmann Khurrana declared Fit India Icon
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya declared Ayushmann Khurrana as the official Fit India Icon at the inauguration ceremony of Fit India Movement held in Delhi. He was associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India vision and inspired the youth towards fitness.
10) Face of Mumbai Police’s cyber security campaign
Due to his trustworthy image, Ayushmann Khurrana was made the face of Mumbai Police’s cyber security initiative. He shared easy steps to avoid online fraud and contributed in empowering the society through digital awareness.