Top 10 Highest Grossing Indian Movies of 2025: Year-End Box Office Report & 2026 Predictions
2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for the Indian film industry. We witnessed the craze for mass action films, the return of emotional dramas, and some movies that set the box office on fire!As we wrap up this year, it's time to look at the numbers that defined the silver screen.
From pan-India spectacles to surprise sleeper hits, the Box Office Collection 2025 shows that the audience is craving high-quality content more than ever. Let’s dive into the Highest Grossing Movies that ruled the ticket windows this year.
The Top 10 Highest Grossers of 2025
1. Dhurandhar
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- Lead Actor: Ranveer Singh
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹1,113.75 Crore
- Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's collaboration has created history! This spy thriller became the first Indian movie of 2025 to join the elite ₹1000 Crore club.
2. Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1
- Lead Actor: Rishab Shetty
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹852.26 Crore
- Rishab Shetty is back with a bang. Despite being a prequel, it shattered the records of the original Kantara and dominated the global box office.
3. Chhaava
- Lead Actor: Vicky Kaushal
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹807.91 Crore
- Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was pure magic. This historical epic stayed rock solid at the box office for weeks.
4. Saiyaara
- Lead Actor: Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹579.23 Crore
- The biggest surprise of the year! Without any superstars, this fresh love story won the hearts of all of India.
5.Coolie
- Lead Actor: Rajinikanth
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹518 Crore
- Thalaivar's swag is unmatched. Despite a massive clash, Rajinikanth starrer Coolie managed to pull huge numbers, especially in the South.
6. War 2
- Lead Actor: Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹364.35 Crore
- Hrithik vs Jr NTR was supposed to be a bigger monster, but underperformed slightly compared to the sky-high expectations.
7. Mahavatar Narsimha
- Lead Actor: Animated/VFX Based
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹326.82 Crore
- Animation in India has finally arrived. This film’s visual spectacle brought families to the theatres in massive numbers.
8. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
- Lead Actor: Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹303.86 Crore
- Malayalam cinema continues to surprise us with content-driven blockbusters that travel across borders.
9. They Call Him OG
- Lead Actor: Pawan Kalyan
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹295.22 Crore
- The 'Power Star' magic worked again! Pawan Kalyan’s screen presence was enough to make this a massive hit in the Telugu market.
10. Housefull 5
- Lead Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Estimated Worldwide Collection: ₹288.67 Crore
- Dose of comedy! Akshay Kumar and his gang delivered exactly what was expected—pure entertainment for the masses.
Bollywood Hit Flop List 2025: The Comparison Table
Rank |Movie Name |Budget |Collection (Worldwide)| Status1 Dhurandhar |₹350 Cr |₹1,113.75 Cr |Blockbuster
2 Kantara: Ch. 1 |₹125 Cr |₹852.26 Cr| Blockbuster
3 Chhaava |₹150 Cr |₹807.91 Cr| Blockbuster
4 Saiyaara |₹60 Cr |₹579.23 Cr |Super Hit
5 Coolie| ₹400 Cr |₹518 Cr| Average
6 War 2 |₹300 Cr |₹364.35 Cr| Below Average
7 Mahavatar |₹15 Cr |₹326.82 Cr |Blockbuster
8 Sikandar| ₹200 Cr |₹182.7 Cr |Flop
9 Housefull 5 |₹200 Cr |₹288.67 Cr |Hit
10 Baaghi 4 |₹100 Cr |₹67 Cr |Flop
Special Mention: Surprise of the Year & Disappointment
The Surprise Hit: Completely unexpected! Saiyaara proved that if the content and music are solid, the audience will come to the theaters even without any A-lister. Ahaan Panday's debut was the biggest success story of 2025.
The Disappointment: Sikandar. Everyone expected Salman Khan and AR Murugadoss's collaboration to break records, but due to poor reviews and a weak script, the film flopped at the box office.
Upcoming Movies 2026: What to Expect in January?
Get ready because the Upcoming Movies 2026 calendar is even more exciting!
In January 2026, all eyes are on Border 2. With Sunny Deol's roar and the patriotic wave, it seems this film will break records on its opening day. Also, Prabhas's The Raja Saab is all set to create a sensation during Sankranti. and Vijay Thalpathy Starrer Jana Nayagan releasing on 9th January His last movie
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