Metro… In Dino is hitting theaters on July 4! Get the inside scoop on the cast, story, songs & why this rom-com thriller is a must-watch in 2025.
Bollywood will be lively this July with a passionate, modern, and emotional journey offered in Metro… In Dino. Directer Anurag Basu has gathered a strong cast for this highly-anticipated movie, which will serve as a spiritual successor to 2007’s Life in a… Metro. The new movie covers themes such as urban loneliness and includes different love stories, so here’s everything to know in advance of the release on July 4.
The Anticipation For Metro… In Dino
With the close release date of July 4, 2025, various media outlets and individuals are talking about Metro… In Dino. The name stems from the significant and soulful song “In Dino” in the original film. With its connotation, “dino” elicits love and longing, as well as urban loneliness, which aligns perfectly with the theme of the sequel.
Life in a… Metro changed the way so many viewers approached storytelling for exploring the complexities of relationships in modern-day city life, and Metro… In Dino seeks to expand and insert itself into a narrative that is highly contemporary in 2025, where love and connection can be complicated.
Star-Studded Cast: Who’s Who in Metro… In Dino
One of the best reasons to see this film is the brilliant cast:
Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya’s images suggest a moody intensity, which indicates that he will keep a relatively low-key performance full of nuance. His role in Metro… In Dino is yet to be revealed – but it has significant emotional heft behind it. He has just completed a string of successes including The Night Manager.
Sara Ali Khan
Sara is going to emerge as a ‘true one to watch’ after seeing her youthfulness and vulnerability. She often plays roles that straddle tradition and modernity. It certainly appears that she plays a female supporting lead to Aditya’s character. Their chemistry will be a highlight.
Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher returns to the Anurag Basu fold – although as with any casting seen in this universe – his role will likely be significant but potentially a grounding type of character that brings experience and wisdom to this narrative.
Neena Gupta
Another veteran – Neena Gupta has a long history of challenging stereotypes and has often played empowered women. It would not be surprising to note that her role would be socially significant and emotionally heavy. Perhaps more importantly, it has been stated that she is purposely in her fifth decade to represent “older” mothers.
Ali Fazal
Ali has achieved international recognition with reports from Victoria & Abdul and Mirzapur. Ali provides some derision underpinning this cast. There is dramatic depth with Ali’s complexity, perhaps even surrounding traditional customs.
Konkona Sen Sharma
National film award-winning actress! Konkona played a character in the original Metro film and as such provides continuity but also underpinning nostalgia and emotional heft.
Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj has a knack for turning even the smallest roles into lasting impressions and adds many shades of dark humor, philosophy, and truthfulness to his character.
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima is a new voice, with fresh energy and a rawness that is appealing. Her character feels personal and you can feel her connection to it on screen.
Director’s creative voice: Anurag Basu returns to tell emotional stories
Anurag Basu is known for films like Barfi! and Ludo, where he expertly weaves multiple stories together. In Metro… In Dino, he returns to one of his foundational movie concepts—and that is to create stories that intertwine multiple narratives, all dealing with themes of loneliness, the idea of real love today, healing emotionally and living for yourself despite everything, can help you move on from a relationship.
What does the title mean? Life in a Metro, becomes In Dino
The original Life in a… Metro gave us songs by Pritam that are instantly attached to our hearts including the embarrassing yet hopeful song In Dino. This sequel captures that feeling, and separates the title to give the anchor of the movie love today and what it looks like across the fragmented chaos we live in today.
The phrase ‘In Dino’ refers to these days, which today represents the culture of love, disconnection, and vulnerability in the era of fast paced societal movement in conjunction with tech saturating our world.
What to anticipate (Spoiler-Free)
While nothing is officially out yet, this is what we know for now:
Urban Setting
The film will again feature a metro city (a very likely choice is Mumbai) that reflects the contradictory emotions of urban living in modernity.
Multiple Love Stories
Get ready for interwoven stories (some romantic, some tragic, some just plain heartwarming) involving people of different generations, different backgrounds and different beliefs.
Modern Love
As opposed to 2007, 2025 has dating apps, virtual relationships, remote work, and societal pressures, for example. The film will explore how technology connects but also isolates us.
Mental Health & Loneliness
While this is not from official sources, early interviews indicate there are strong themes around mental health, grief, and our lives’ purpose in chaos, which will feel truly current and relatable.
Pritam’s Musical Brilliance
Pritam, who composed the original, iconic soundtrack of the first Metro film is back for Metro… In Dino. The music will be as soulful, emotional, and poetic, we expect.
Here are some early, rumored songs:
“Phir In Dino”- A new version of the original song.
“Dooriyan”- A song about emotional distances within relationships.
“City Lights”- A lively song that captures the feeling of Mumbai.
Release Date and Theatrical Release
Release Date: July 4, 2025
This release date aligns perfectly with Independence Day weekend in the U.S. and provides an extended weekend for India, which should help sales at the box office.
Global Release: The movie will be released in India, the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, and other parts of Europe.
Sales Estimates
Due to the success of Ludo and Barfi!, and the excitement around the cast, industry analysts estimate:
Opening Day Collection: ₹12–15 Crores
Opening Weekend: ₹45–50 Crores
Lifetime Gross (India): ₹100+ Crores (providing review period has very good reviews)
Worldwide Box Office: Between ₹150–180 Crores global potential
Why is Metro…In Dino a Must See?
It’s a mature romantic drama; rare in today’s action comedies
It’s all very relatable: loneliness, connection, second chances
Various characters from different generations
Contemporary urban settings that represent real life
Amazing songs and a poetic storyline
A film from Anurag Basu, who is superb at this style of film
Will Metro… In Dino Live Up to the Hype?
As we are getting closer to the July 4 release date, Metro… In Dino feels like a breath of fresh air among countless remakes and action thrillers as it will bring emotion, realism, nostalgia, and hope, all within a deeply human narrative.
Whether you are a fan of Life in a… Metro or someone who is new to this kind of story-telling, Metro… In Dino is becoming one of Bollywood’s most awaited emotional dramas of 2025.
FAQs
Metro… In Dino a sequel to Life in a… Metro?
Yes, it is a spiritual sequel, whereas it has the same theme and emotional narrative structure, it features a completely different set of characters and a modern approach to situations.
Are the old cast members coming back?
Only Konkona Sen Sharma is coming back confirmed from the cast of the original.
Where can I watch it after its theatrical release?
It will likely get streamed to either Netflix or Amazon Prime Video sometime around August 2025 – currently there is no official OTT release date announced.
Is it the Hindi language?
Yes, it is made in Hindi, but for international release versions, it will come with English subtitles.
Are we looking at a trilogy?
Anurag Basu has said if Metro… If Dino does well, a trilogy is definitely a possibility.