WAVES Summit 2025: Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Lead Celebrity Guest List
Big stars from across India's film industries are all set to gather in Mumbai for the WAVES Summit 2025, which will take place from May 1 to May 4 at the Jio World Centre. Backed by Netflix and organised by Reskilll, the event promises to be a creative hotspot where filmmakers, actors, and storytellers can connect, share ideas, and explore what's next for movies, series, and digital content.
The WAVES Summit 2025 will feature a star-studded lineup, including legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Chiranjeevi, alongside today's superstars such as Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Over the four-day event, these icons, along with many other influential figures from the entertainment industry, will come together to drive forward important discussions on the future of film and digital content.
Indian actors attending WAVES 2025 include Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Hema Malini.
While the initial list of stars includes big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Deepika Padukone, there are more big surprises expected to be announced soon. Filmmakers such as Ekta Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar, and Namit Malhotra are also set to attend the four-day summit.
Alongside India's brightest stars, WAVES 2025 will also see global leaders from the entertainment world. High-profile dignitaries like Ted Sarandos (Co-CEO of Netflix), Neal Mohan (CEO of YouTube), and Adam Mosseri (Head of Instagram) will join the event.
WAVES is set to become a leading platform for India's entertainment industry to push boundaries and expand its global presence. Organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Create in India Challenge, the summit promises to be a game-changing event.
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