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7 hours ago
- Entertainment
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India box office earns Rs 5,723 crore in first half of 2025; Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava' tops chart with Rs 693 crore, Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' surprises
The highest-earning film of 2025 so far has been 'Chhaava', a historical action-drama headlined by actor Vicky Kaushal, which grossed a staggering ₹693 crore read more The Indian box office minted ₹5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD '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 stated. So far in 2025, the box office has seen fewer big-ticket blockbusters, with only one film crossing the ₹250 crore mark. Instead, the momentum has been driven by a steady stream of mid- to high-performing titles that grossed over ₹100 crore. The highest-earning film of 2025 so far has been 'Chhaava', a historical action-drama headlined by actor Vicky Kaushal, which grossed a staggering ₹693 crore. It is followed by 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam', a Telugu-language film starring Daggubati Venkatesh. The movie also posted strong nationwide numbers. The month of June alone contributed over ₹900 crore to the half-year tally, with Hindi films 'Sitaare Zameen Par' and 'Housefull 5' emerging as the top grossers of the month, each grossing close to ₹200 crore, according to the report. Tamil-Telugu bilingual 'Kuberaa' and 'F1', Hollywood's Formula One title with Brad Pitt, were also among the top contributors for the month. And this week's Saiyaara directed by Mohit Suri, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, could be the next blockbuster from Bollywood going by the collections. The report noted that if the current trajectory continues, 2025 could close at a record ₹13,500 crore, making it the highest-grossing year ever for the Indian theatrical market. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It, however, hinges on the box office performance of several major titles scheduled for release in the second half of the year. These include Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1'; 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR; Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', 'Akhanda 2', featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Thama', and 'OG', starring Pawan Kalyan. The report also highlighted that Hindi cinema continued to dominate with a 40 per cent share of the total collections, followed by Telugu and Tamil . Hollywood has reclaimed a double-digit share for the first time since 2022, signalling a resurgence in international content consumption in Indian cinemas.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
No Rs 1,000 crore monster, still Rs 5,723 crore earned: 17 movies cross Rs 100 crore mark at 2025 Indian box office
The Indian box office recorded strong growth in the first half of 2025, collecting Rs 5,723 crore between January and June. While the year has not seen a single film cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark, a large number of mid- to high-range performers have powered the overall earnings. According to Ormax Media's mid-year report, cited by PTI, 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone, indicating a broad-based recovery and consistent audience turnout across languages and genres. 'Chhaava' Leads the Pack Vicky Kaushal's historical action film Chhaava was the biggest hit of the year so far, earning Rs 693 crore at the domestic box office. It remains the only title to have crossed the Rs 250 crore mark during this period. Close behind was Telugu-language film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Daggubati Venkatesh, which also posted strong nationwide earnings and ranked second overall. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Operations Management Digital Marketing Data Science Data Analytics MBA Leadership healthcare Project Management Management Finance CXO Cybersecurity Degree Design Thinking Others others Public Policy Artificial Intelligence Data Science Healthcare Product Management Technology MCA Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Rs 100 Crore Earners The first six months of 2025 saw 17 films enter the Rs 100 crore club — a significant jump from just 10 films achieving that in the same period in 2024. This list includes Raid 2 (Rs 198 crore), Good Bad Ugly (Rs 182 crore), Game Changer (Rs 153 crore), Thudarum (Rs 144 crore), Sky Force (Rs 131 crore), L2E Empuraan (Rs 127 crore), and Dragon (Rs 124 crore), among others. June alone contributed more than Rs 900 crore, with Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5 emerging as the top earners for the month, each collecting nearly Rs 200 crore. Other notable contributors included Tamil-Telugu bilingual Kuberaa and Hollywood's F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt. Hindi films continued to dominate with a 39–40% share of total revenue, followed by Telugu (19–20%) and Tamil (15–17%). Malayalam films captured 10% of the market — equal to Hollywood, which has returned to a double-digit share for the first time since 2022, according to Ormax. Big Releases Awaited in Second Half Ormax Media's report projects that the Indian theatrical market could close 2025 with record earnings of Rs 13,500 crore, provided upcoming releases perform well. Major titles scheduled for release include Kantara: Chapter 1, War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, Rajinikanth's Coolie, Akhanda 2, Thama starring Ayushmann Khurrana, and OG with Pawan Kalyan. While no single title has emerged as a massive box office phenomenon, the industry's solid mid-range performers have ensured continued growth. The first half of 2025 reflects a resilient and expanding theatrical landscape.
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Business Standard
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
India box office earns Rs 5,723 cr in 2025 first-half; 'Chhaava' roars
The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just Rs 12 crore short of the 2022 record for Jan-Jun box office," the report stated. So far in 2025, the box office has seen fewer big-ticket blockbusters, with only one film crossing the Rs 250 crore mark. Instead, the momentum has been driven by a steady stream of mid- to high-performing titles that grossed over Rs 100 crore. The highest-earning film of 2025 so far has been "Chhaava", a historical action-drama headlined by actor Vicky Kaushal, which grossed a staggering Rs 693 crore. It is followed by "Sankranthiki Vasthunam", a Telugu-language film starring Daggubati Venkatesh. The movie also posted strong nationwide numbers. The month of June alone contributed over Rs 900 crore to the half-year tally, with Hindi films "Sitaare Zameen Par" and "Housefull 5" emerging as the top grossers of the month, each grossing close to Rs 200 crore, according to the report. Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Kuberaa" and "F1", Hollywood's Formula One title with Brad Pitt, were also among the top contributors for the month. The report noted that if the current trajectory continues, 2025 could close at a record Rs 13,500 crore, making it the highest-grossing year ever for the Indian theatrical market. It, however, hinges on the box office performance of several major titles scheduled for release in the second half of the year. These include Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: Chapter 1"; "War 2", starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR; Rajinikanth's "Coolie", "Akhanda 2", featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ayushmann Khurrana's "Thama", and "OG", starring Pawan Kalyan. The report also highlighted that Hindi cinema continued to dominate with a 40 per cent share of the total collections, followed by Telugu (20 per cent) and Tamil (15 per cent). Hollywood has reclaimed a double-digit share (over 10 per cent) for the first time since 2022, signalling a resurgence in international content consumption in Indian cinemas. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Top 7 Indian blockbusters of 2025
Top 7 Indian blockbusters of 2025 Jul 19, 2025 From historical epics to massy comedies and gritty thrillers, Indian cinema in 2025 delivered box office gold. Here's a quick look at the seven biggest blockbusters that ruled the year. Credit: Instagram/Adhik Ravichandran Note: All figures are based on data from and and denote collections in India. Credit: Instagram/Ajay Devgn Vicky Kaushal shines in this historical epic based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film stormed the box office with Rs 604.1 crore nett in India. Chhaava Credit: Instagram/Vicky Kaushal This comedy-mystery unfolds on a luxury cruise, where imposters fight over a billionaire's will. A laughter riot, it grossed Rs 218.33 crore approximately. Housefull 5 Credit: Instagram/Akshay Kumar Mohanlal returns as Stephen Nedumpally in this intense political thriller directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. It earned Rs 123.25 crore gross in India. L2: Empuraan Credit: Instagram/Mohanlal A cocky basketball coach trains neurodivergent adults for community service and ends up transforming himself. The emotional drama minted Rs 195 crore gross. Sitaare Zameen Par Credit: Instagram/Aamir Khan Productions Venkatesh Daggubati headlines this festive Telugu drama, directed by Anil Ravipudi. It made Rs 186.7 crore gross at the domestic box office. Sankranthiki Vasthunam Credit: Instagram/Venkatesh Daggubati A don seeks redemption but must confront his violent past. This gritty action-drama struck a chord and earned Rs 180.75 crore gross. Good Bad Ugly Set in 1989, an honest cop battles corruption and power in Rajasthan. With its gripping narrative, it stands at Rs 173.44 crore nett and counting. Raid 2
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
7 Highest Bollywood Box Office Grossers In 2025 So Far
1/7 Chhaava: Starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, the film made waves at the box office, grossing around Rs 6.15 crore. (Image: IMDb) 2/7 Housefull 5: Featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Housefull 5 secures the second position. It collected nearly Rs 199 crore. (Image: IMDb) Raid 2: Ajay Devgn starrer amazed with an impressive collection of Rs 180 crore. (Image: IMDb) Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan and Genelia D'Souza's film, which released recently, also made waves at the box office, grossing nearly Rs 162 crore. (Image: IMDb) Sky Force: Starring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, the film collected Rs 135 crore. (Image: IMDb) Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh: Another Akshay Kumar starrer, the film made nearly Rs 94 crore at the Indian box office. It also features R Madhavan and Ananya Panday. (Image: IMDb)
