Google’s Year in Search 2025 reveals India’s top obsessions: IPL cricket, AI innovations like Google Gemini, and Bollywood’s blockbuster Saiyaara. The list reflects a nation balancing tradition and technology, with searches spanning sports, cinema, festivals, and personalities. From “Nano Banana” memes to women’s cricket, India’s curiosity shaped a diverse digital landscape.
India’s digital heartbeat in 2025 was captured in Google’s annual Year in Search report, which highlighted the IPL, Artificial Intelligence, and Bollywood’s Saiyaara as the year’s most searched topics. The findings showcase how Indians blended sports fervor, tech curiosity, and cultural passion into their online habits.
Cricket unsurprisingly led the way, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) topping the overall search charts. Women’s cricket also made history, with matches and personalities like Jemimah Rodrigues trending widely, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and inclusivity.
On the technology front, Google Gemini and quirky AI trends like “Nano Banana” captured attention, signaling India’s embrace of artificial intelligence tools and their playful cultural impact.
Cinema and entertainment rounded out the list, with Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara emerging as the most searched movie of the year. The film introduced Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, while its title track became one of the most hummed songs across the country.
Major Takeaways
Sports Domination: IPL was India’s most searched topic; women’s cricket gained unprecedented traction.
Tech Curiosity: AI tools like Google Gemini ranked second overall, with “Nano Banana” trending as a viral meme.
Entertainment Buzz: Saiyaara topped the movie list, cementing Bollywood’s influence in digital culture.
Cultural Mix: Searches also included Maha Kumbh festival, Operation Sindoor, and traditional recipes like Thekua and Modak.
Trending Personalities: Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Jemimah Rodrigues emerged as breakout names in 2025 searches.
Notable Updates
Google’s “A to Z of trending searches” highlighted quirky queries, from Yorkshire pudding recipes to space missions.
News searches were dominated by India-Pakistan updates, Bihar elections, and the Waqf Bill.
Entertainment saw diversity, with animation (Mahavatar Narsimha) and viral characters like Labubu trending alongside Bollywood blockbusters.
The report reflects India’s dual identity: future-forward curiosity about AI and deep cultural roots in festivals, food, and cinema.
Conclusion: Google’s Year in Search 2025 paints a vivid portrait of India’s digital life—cricket unites, AI excites, and Bollywood entertains. From stadiums to streaming platforms, and from memes to Maha Kumbh, the nation’s searches reveal a society that thrives on both tradition and innovation, making 2025 a year of eclectic curiosity.
Sources: NDTV , Financial Express , Moneycontrol , Times Now
