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Mint
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's highest-grosser of 2025: Only film to cross ₹250 cr mark so far, ran 50+ days with 24-hour shows in theatres
2025 began with chatter around a dull phase for the Indian film industry, as several star-studded films featuring the likes of Salman Khan, Kamal Haasan, Ram Charan, Kangana Ranaut, and Shahid Kapoor failed to pull audiences to theatres. However, defying those predictions, a new report reveals that the Indian box office collected a staggering ₹ 5,723 crore in the first half of 2025, marking a 14% year-on-year growth. While several underdog films emerged as surprise hits at the ticket window, one film stands out as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year so far — Chhaava. This film, despite being mired in controversy, continued its theatrical run for nearly two months. Its success was so massive that the Hindi film was eventually dubbed and released in Telugu as well. It also had 24-hour running shows owing to its demand among the audience. India's highest-grosser of 2025 so far is Chhaava. Chhaava stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It also features Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. The film is based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. According to the latest India Box Office Report: Jan–Jun 2025 by Ormax Media, Chhaava emerged as the winner of this year at the box office, earning ₹ 693 crore. In total, 17 films crossed the ₹ 100 crore mark at the Indian box office between January and June this year. However, Chhaava is the only film to cross the ₹ 250 crore mark within the timeline. Coming in next on the list is the Telugu-language film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, headlined by Daggubati Venkatesh, which recorded impressive nationwide earnings of ₹ 222 crore. Sitaare Zameen Par ( ₹ 201 crore) Housefull 5 ( ₹ 200 crore) Good Bad Ugly ( ₹ 183 crore) Game Changer ( ₹ 153 crore) L2: Empuraan ( ₹ 126 crore) June alone added over ₹ 900 crore to the year's box office total. 'The cumulative box office for Jan–Jun releases stands at ₹ 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ₹ 12 crore short of the 2022 record for Jan–Jun box office,' the report mentioned. Coming to the success of Chhaava, the Vicky Kaushal film released on February 14, 2025. The film continued to run in theatres until March 21, 2025, marking its 36th day. As per multiple reports, the film held 24-hour screenings in Maharashtra due to high demand. Reportedly, 6 am and midnight shows were added for the film right after its release, recording about 97% occupancy. A little less than a month after its release, Chhaava also released a Telugu dubbed version in theatres to keep up with the demand. Later, the film made its OTT debut on Netflix on April 11. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar, and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Sends Love To Sidharth Malhotra And Kiara Advani's Baby Girl: 'Best Feeling'
Last Updated: The happy news comes just months after the Shershaah stars announced their pregnancy in February 2025 through an adorable social media post. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have become parents now and their special news are being celebrated by everyone. Wishes are coming in from all corners. Karan Johar also joined them and sent love to newborn little girl. He called it one of the best feelings. Taking to his Instagram stories, he shared the announcement post and wrote, 'Congratulations and love you both so much!!! Best feeling ever and you both will make the best parents to your beautiful baby girl…@sidmalhotra @kiaraalidvani." Sidharth and Kiara's parents were also spotted arriving at the hospital to meet their newborn granddaughter. The couple also shared the happy news on Instagram with a heartwarming pink announcement card that read, 'Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl." The happy news comes just months after the Shershaah stars announced their pregnancy in February 2025 through an adorable social media post. The photo featured Kiara and Sidharth holding a pair of tiny baby socks, symbolising their new journey. Kiara captioned the image, 'The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." Sidharth and Kiara first won hearts with their chemistry in Shershaah, where Sidharth portrayed Captain Vikram Batra and Kiara played his love interest, Dimple Cheema. Their reel-life love story blossomed into a real one, culminating in their fairy-tale wedding in 2023. Since then, the duo has remained one of the most adored couples in the industry, and news of their daughter's arrival has led to an outpouring of love from fans and celebrities alike on social media. On the professional front, Kiara Advani is all set to return to the big screen with War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The high-octane action drama is set to hit cinemas on August 14, 2025. Sidharth Malhotra, meanwhile, is gearing up for his upcoming film Param Sundari, a romantic comedy drama opposite Janhvi Kapoor. The film, produced by Maddock Films, is expected to release on August 29, though an official release date is yet to be confirmed. As the couple enters this beautiful new chapter of parenthood, fans are eagerly waiting for the first glimpse of the newest addition to the Malhotra-Advani family. First Published: July 16, 2025, 14:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra blessed with a baby girl
And the wait is finally over as Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have welcomed their first child. The power couple of Bollywood has been blessed with a baby girl. In February 2025, the Shershaah actors announced their pregnancy by posting an adorable photo on Instagram. The image featured little socks in their hands, conveying a simple yet meaningful message of them embarking on a new journey. Sharing her joy, the War 2 actress captioned the post, 'The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." For the unversed, the duo was seen together in Shershaah. Sidharth and Kiara were paired opposite each other and showcased perfect onscreen chemistry. Soon, their reel romance turned into a real-life love story, and the couple tied the knot on February 7, 2023, in Rajasthan. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's work front On the work front, Kiara Advani will be next seen in War 2, opposite Hrithik Roshan. Co-starring Jr NTR, War 2 is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025. On the other hand, Sidharth Malhotra is gearing up for the release of Param Sundari. The actor is paired with Janhvi Kapoor in this romantic comedy drama. The Maddock Films venture is expected to be released on August 29; however, an official announcement has yet to be made. Pinkvilla congratulates Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani for their new beginnings as parents.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcome baby girl, Sid's parents arrive at the hospital to meet their granddaughter- See video attached
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on July 15. Both mother and daughter are healthy and doing well. To celebrate this joyful moment, Sidharth's parents were seen arriving at the hospital to meet their granddaughter. A video of their visit has quickly gone viral online. In a video shared by entertainment portal Pinkvilla, Sidharth's parents' car is seen entering the hospital premises. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani announced the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram with a sweet pink card that shared the happy news. 'Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl," the actor captioned." The happy news comes just a few months after Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani announced they were expecting a baby in February 2025. They shared a cute photo on social media, holding a small pair of baby socks. 'The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." The couple first won hearts with their chemistry in 'Shershaah', where Sidharth played Captain Vikram Batra and Kiara portrayed his love interest, Dimple Cheema. Their on-screen romance soon turned into a real-life love story, leading to their beautiful wedding in 2023. Since then, they've become one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. The news of their baby girl's arrival has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and celebrities across social media. Professionally, Kiara Advani is all set to make her return to the big screen with 'War 2', alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The action-packed drama is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14, 2025. Meanwhile, Sidharth is gearing up for his next film, 'Param Sundari', a romantic comedy in which he stars opposite Janhvi Kapoor . The film is produced by Maddock Films and is expected to release on August 29, although the official date is yet to be confirmed. As Sidharth and Kiara step into this exciting new chapter of parenthood, fans are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of their baby girl. 'Tum log kiska wait kar rahe ho?', asks Sidharth Malhotra to paps as he gets spotted in Juhu
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcome baby girl
Actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The child was born on the evening of July 15 at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai through a normal delivery, according to reports. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in Rajasthan in February 2023, had announced their pregnancy earlier this year with a photo on social media. The image featured their hands cradling a pair of baby socks, captioned, 'The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon.' Their relationship blossomed after starring together in Shershaah, where Sidharth portrayed the late Captain Vikram Batra and Kiara played his partner, Dimple Cheema. Their on-screen chemistry gave way to their real-life romance, and soon culminated in their much-talked-about wedding. Since their marriage, the couple has continued to be one of Bollywood's most popular duos, often sharing glimpses of their personal life through social media. The news of their daughter's birth has prompted an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans, colleagues, and celebrities. Professionally, both actors have a packed slate ahead. Kiara will next be seen in War 2, starring alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. The film is scheduled for release on Independence Day, August 14, 2025. Sidharth, meanwhile, is set to appear in Param Sundari opposite Janhvi Kapoor, a romantic comedy from Maddock Films. He also has VVAN: Force of the Forest under production with Ekta Kapoor.
