The year 2025 has turned out to be a landmark period for Indian cinema.
With theatres witnessing packed houses across regions, the industry delivered a powerful mix of action spectacles, mythological epics, historical dramas, romantic musicals and animated features.
Pan-Indian releases dominated the box office, while regional industries continued to outperform expectations with scale, storytelling and global reach.
Domestic box office collections crossed ₹10,000 crore in 2025, driven by strong openings, sustained word of mouth and expanding overseas markets.
From Bollywood to South Indian cinema, films rooted in cultural identity, heroism and spectacle connected strongly with audiences.
Discover the Top 10 highest-grossing Indian movies of 2025, featuring record-breaking box office collections, blockbuster hits, and the films that dominated audiences worldwide.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Films Of 2025:
1. Dhurandhar (₹1051.60 crore worldwide)
Topping the list is Dhurandhar, a high-intensity spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar.
The film follows Hamza, an Indian intelligence operative who infiltrates terror networks in Karachi.
Ranveer Singh headlines the film with a physically demanding and intense performance, supported by Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan.
Released amid stiff competition, Dhurandhar displayed remarkable staying power and crossed ₹1062 crore worldwide as of today.
#Dhurandhar 23 Days WW Estimated Box-office stands at ₹1062 cr+ 👑❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/zBSI0MQvnX
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High-octane action, patriotic themes and strong overseas earnings played a major role in its record-breaking run, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of the year.