IPL, AI, And 'Saiyaara' Lead Google's 2025 Search List In India: Check Full Report

Google just dropped its annual "Year in Search 2025" report, offering a fascinating look at what Indians were searching for this year. The report highlights the top trends, events, and cultural moments that captured the nation's attention, from Dharmendra's legacy to the Maha Kumbh festival. The report also emphasised how artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed search habits in India, leading to more complex and visual queries.

According to the report, IPL 2025 was the most searched topic overall, followed closely by Google Gemini at the second spot, with AI-related topics dominating the list. Trending AI searches included Nano Banana Pro (Google's image model), which sparked viral trends like the "3D model trend” and “Gemini saree trend prompt." Other popular AI-related searches were DeepSeek, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Flow, and X's Grok.

"We saw a vibrant mix of sports fervour, from the IPL to a breakout year for Women's Cricket. We witnessed deep curiosity for the AI world; Google Gemini soared to become the #2 top trending search, while people embraced Nano Banana trends. We celebrated national sensations, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Vaibhav Suryavanshi featuring as trending personalities," a blog by Google said. 

"We found time for joy, planning getaways to rising destinations like Phu Quoc, celebrating the Saiyaara craze, and asking about viral sensations like Labubu and the #67 meme, all while pausing to honor the legacy of icons like Dharmendra," the blog added. 

Google Year in Search 2025: Top Search Trends In India

1. IPL
2. Google Gemini
3. Asia Cup
4. ICC Champions Trophy
5. Pro Kabbadi League
6. Maha Kumbh
7. Women's World Cup
8. Grok
9. Saiyaara
10. Dharmendra

Trending Topics in India for 2025

News and Events: Major news events that captured the nation's attention included "Operation Sindoor", discussions around the "Waqf Bill", "Bihar Election Result", and "India Pakistan News". There was also a lot of interest in earthquake updates and air quality info, with people searching "Near Me".

Sports: As usual, cricket dominated sports searches. The Indian Premier League (IPL) was the most searched topic, with India's historic win at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 also making waves. Jemimah Rodrigues topped the list of trending women personalities, while high-stakes tournaments like the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy also trended. 

Entertainment and Culture: The entertainment scene was abuzz with excitement, and 'Saiyaara' was the talk of the town. The movie's lead actors, Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, became overnight sensations, trending at the top of entertainment searches. The film itself was the most searched movie of the year, and its title track was the most searched song. South cinema also made a significant impact, with Kantara, Coolie, Marco, and Game Changer dominating language-specific searches.

Technology and AI: The year saw a massive surge in the use and curiosity about AI, with Indians exploring AI tools and features like AI Mode and Search Live in Google Search. Google Gemini ranks second in overall searches, showcasing its impact on daily life in India. The surge in searches for DeepSeek, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Grok and Google AI Studio highlights Indians' eagerness to explore and learn about various AI tools. 

Travel: Travel interests ranged from domestic destinations like Prayagraj and Pahalgam to international hotspots like Phillipines, Georgia and Mauritius. 

People and Personalities: Public figures who generated significant search interest included cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, actor and personality Shefali Jariwala, and the late actor Dharmendra, whose death was widely searched.

Health and Wellness: The Haldi trend was huge, showing people's interest in natural remedies. Food-wise, searches were a mix of heritage and new discoveries, with Thekua, Ukadiche Modak, and even Yorkshire pudding making the list.

A to Z list of what India searched in 2025

1. A is for Aneet Padda & Ahaan Panday
2. B is for Bryan Johnson on Nikhil Kamath's podcast:
3. C is for Ceasefire
4. D is for Dharmendra: 
5. E is for Earthquake near me
6. F is for Final Destination & Floodlighting:
7. G is for Google Gemini
8. H is for Haldi Trend:
9. I is for the Indian Premier League
10. J is for Jemimah Rodrigues
11. K is for Kantara
12. L is for Labubu
13. M is for Maha Kumbh
14. N is for Nano Banana Trends
15. O is for Operation Sindoor
16. P & Q are for Phu Quoc
17. R is for Ranveer Allahabadia:
18. S is for Squid Game & Sunita Williams
19. T & U are for Thekua, Ukadiche Modak (and more!)
20. V is for Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A teenage phenomenon
21. W is for Women's World Cup & Waqf Bill
22. X is for X's Grok
23. Y is for Yorkshire Pudding
24. Z is for Zubeen Garg
25. # is for 67 Meme