Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Movies Of 2025, Check Full List!

2. Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (₹852 crore worldwide)

Serving as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 explored the origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual in pre-colonial Karnataka.

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film stars Shetty himself alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram and Gulshan Devaiah.

The film blended mythology, folklore and action on an epic scale, earning ₹852 crore worldwide, including over ₹600 crore in India alone.

Its visual grandeur and cultural authenticity turned it into a pan-Indian phenomenon.

3. Chhaava (₹808 crore worldwide)

Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava chronicled the life of Sambhaji Maharaj and his resistance against the Mughal empire.

Vicky Kaushal led the film with a powerful portrayal, supported by Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna and Ashutosh Rana.

With sweeping battle sequences and music by A.R. Rahman, the film resonated deeply with audiences and collected ₹808 crore worldwide, establishing itself as one of Bollywood’s biggest historical successes.

4. Saiyaara (₹579 crore worldwide)

A musical romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara followed the emotional journey of two young lovers navigating heartbreak and ambition.

The film introduced Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles.

With a chart-topping soundtrack and strong youth appeal, the film earned ₹579 crore worldwide, proving that romance-driven stories still hold massive box office potential.

5. Coolie (₹518 crore worldwide)

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller Coolie featured Rajinikanth as Deva, a man seeking revenge while navigating the criminal underworld. With a supporting cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan, the film delivered fast-paced action and mass appeal.

The film collected ₹518 crore worldwide, performing exceptionally well in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets.

6. War 2 (₹364 crore worldwide)

War 2 expanded the popular spy universe with Hrithik Roshan returning as Kabir, joined by Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the sequel featured large-scale stunts and international locations.

Despite mixed reviews, star power and franchise value helped the film earn ₹364 crore worldwide.

7. Mahavatar Narsimha (₹327 crore worldwide)

This animated mythological epic retold the legend of Lord Narasimha. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film was released in multiple Indian languages.

With devotional themes and impressive animation, Mahavatar Narsimha collected ₹327 crore worldwide, becoming a breakthrough success for Indian animation cinema.

8. Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (₹304 crore worldwide)

A superhero horror adventure set in Bengaluru, Lokah Chapter One: Chandra starred Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the film blended folklore, horror and action.

It became Malayalam cinema’s first ₹300 crore worldwide film with earnings of ₹304 crore globally.

9. They Call Him OG (₹294 crore worldwide)

Pawan Kalyan returned to the big screen in They Call Him OG, playing a mob boss reclaiming his empire. Directed by Sujeeth, the film featured Prakash Raj and Emraan Hashmi.

The Telugu action drama earned ₹294 crore worldwide, driven by strong fan support.

10. Housefull 5 (₹289 crore worldwide)

Rounding off the list is Housefull 5, a comedy set aboard a luxury cruise. Featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, the film delivered slapstick entertainment.

With family appeal and holiday timing, the film collected ₹289 crore worldwide.

The box office performance of 2025 is mostly ruled by Bollywood biggies and some surprises.

From action-packed spectacles to rooted cultural stories, the year proved that audiences are open to varied narratives when scale and storytelling come together successfully.

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