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Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025 So Far – Check Out Who Took The Top Spot!

Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025 So Far – Check Out Who Took The Top Spot!

The first quarter of 2025 proved to be a golden period for Indian cinema, with massive box office hits across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam industries.

Audiences embraced grand spectacles, gripping thrillers, and emotional dramas, making it a record-breaking start to the year.

From historical sagas like Chhaava to comedy movie Dragon, here are the Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025 that ruled the charts!

Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025 So Far:

1. Chhaava (Hindi) – Rs 781.87 Crore

Vicky Kaushal’s epic portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj turned this historical drama into a cinematic sensation.

With a jaw-dropping Rs 781.87 crore worldwide, this flick crossed Rs 200 crore in its first week and kept the cash flowing, hitting over Rs 500 crore in India by week five.

The film’s powerful storytelling, grand visuals, and emotionally charged narrative struck a chord with audiences, making it the undisputed box office champion of the quarter.

2. Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Telugu) – Rs 225–300 Crore

A perfect festive entertainer, this mass action-drama blended high-energy sequences with strong emotional depth.

Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025, Credit: ZEE Studios

It became a Sankranti favorite and drew massive crowds, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions.

3. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam) – Rs 250 Crore

Mohanlal’s highly anticipated sequel delivered a gripping mix of politics and action, enthralling audiences across India.

L2: Empuraan, directed by and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Mohanlal, smashed its way to Rs 315 crore worldwide.

The film set new benchmarks in Malayalam cinema, cementing its place among the industry’s biggest hits.

4. Game Changer (Telugu) – Rs 178 Crore

Ram Charan teamed up with director Shankar for this politically charged thriller that featured intense action and a compelling plot.

Okay, so Game Changer didn’t quite live up to its Rs 300-450 crore budget hype, but it still snagged Rs 195.8 crore worldwide.
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani teamed up for this political action thriller, directed by S. Shankar, and while it didn’t break the bank, it kept fans hooked with its anti-corruption plot.

While opinions on the film varied, its impressive box office numbers proved its mass appeal.

5. Dragon (Tamil) – Rs 150 Crore

Dragon didn’t just fly—it soared past expectations! With a modest budget of Rs 35 crore, this flick has grossed a whopping Rs 150 crore worldwide by the end of its theatrical run, according to reports.
Highest-Grossing Indian Movies of 2025, Credit: TOI
That’s a 328% return on investment—talk about a blockbuster glow-up!
It crossed Rs 100 crore domestically in just 19 days, leaving Ajith Kumar’s VidaaMuyarchi (Rs 137 crore lifetime) in the dust to claim the top Tamil film spot of 2025.
In Tamil Nadu alone, it minted Rs 81 crore, while the Telugu version, Return of the Dragon, added Rs 18.56 crore to the pot.
Overseas? Another Rs 31 crore. This movie’s global domination is giving us all the feels!
Pradeep Ranganathan kept the momentum going after Love Today, delivering a fun, fast-paced hit that’s got fans buzzing. It’s a solid finish to a wild Q1!

6. Sky Force (Hindi) – Rs 144–168.60 Crore

Akshay Kumar took to the skies with Sky Force, an aerial action flick that soared to Rs 168.6 crore worldwide.
Dropping just in time for Republic Day, this patriotic banger about the 1965 Indo-Pak war had audiences cheering.
With Veer Pahariya and Nimrat Kaur in tow, it’s a solid win for Bollywood’s action king. Cue the goosebumps!

The film struck a balance between mass appeal and critical appreciation.

7. Vidaamuyarchi (Tamil) – Rs 138 Crore

Ajith Kumar delivered a gripping survival-action drama centered on resilience and human endurance.

Strong word-of-mouth and the actor’s massive fan base helped propel the film to box office success.

8. Sikandar (Hindi) – Rs 136.08 Crore

Salman Khan’s big action spectacle didn’t impress the audiences and critics, but still managed to collect a respectable total till now!

Salman’s star power came into play, and the film opened to a normal opening and collected 135 crores till now!

9. Daaku Maharaaj (Telugu) – Rs 115 Crore

This rural revenge saga, filled with larger-than-life moments and powerful performances, resonated with audiences in smaller cities and towns, pushing it into the list of top earners.

10. Thandel (Telugu) – Rs 100 Crore

A mix of romance and action, this emotional drama struck the right chord with fans.

Naga Chaitanya’s performance added to the film’s appeal, making it a solid performer at the box office.

From grand historical tales to thrilling action dramas, Indian cinema kicked off 2025 with a bang.

With such a power-packed start, the rest of the year promises even bigger blockbusters!

Lead Image: TOI, Maddock Films, The Hollywood Reporter India

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