Top Grossing Indian Films of 2025: Box Office Hits Revealed
Overview of 2025's Box Office Successes
This year has seen a remarkable lineup of films, from 'Saiyara' to 'Dhurandhar', each making a significant impact at the box office. These diverse films have collectively earned crores and captured the audience's admiration. Let's take a closer look at their earnings.
'Dhurandhar' Shatters Records
'Dhurandhar'
Released on December 5, 2025, 'Dhurandhar' is a spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, featuring a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The film has achieved remarkable success, grossing around ₹845 crore globally, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of the year within just 17 days of its release. Its box office journey continues to thrive.
'Kantara Chapter 1' Impresses Audiences
'Kantara Chapter 1'
Debuting on October 2, 2025, 'Kantara Chapter 1' is directed and led by Rishab Shetty, alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram. As a prequel to the acclaimed 2022 film 'Kantara', it was released in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film's stunning visuals and captivating background score contributed to its impressive earnings, estimated between ₹832-852 crore worldwide.
'Chhava' Captivates with Historical Drama
'Chhava'
Launched on February 14, 2025, 'Chhava' features Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna in leading roles. This historical drama, centered on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has garnered approximately ₹797-808 crore globally, marking it as one of the standout Hindi films of the year.
'Saiyara' Wins Hearts
'Saiyara'
Released on July 18, 2025, 'Saiyara', directed by Mohit Suri, stars Ahan Panday and Aneet Padda. This musical romantic drama has resonated with audiences, achieving a box office collection of approximately ₹570-579 crore, making it the top romantic hit of the year.
Conclusion
These films not only showcase the diversity of Indian cinema but also highlight the evolving tastes of audiences. With impressive earnings and critical acclaim, they have set a high standard for future releases.