Overview
- According to Sacnilk data reported by The Indian Express, 1,519 Indian releases in 2025 grossed Rs 12,291.27 crore, with the top 10 films contributing Rs 4,443.42 crore.
- Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is listed as the year’s highest-grossing Indian film with Rs 852.26 crore worldwide, reflecting a major Kannada crossover success.
- Chhaava remains the top Hindi title, with collections cited as Rs 807.91 crore worldwide by The Indian Express and nearly Rs 800 crore by News18.
- Dhurandhar continues to climb rapidly, with Indian Express noting it has crossed Rs 600 crore globally and News18 listing Rs 640.56 crore, following an earlier 12‑day figure of Rs 411 crore reported by Free Press Journal.
- Industry snapshots describe a polarized year for Hindi cinema, with a few blockbusters offset by many underperformers, even as regional and multilingual releases populate the national top 10.