Top 10 Bollywood hits of 2025 ranked by box office collection. From Chhaava to Saiyaara and Dhurandhar, see the highest-grossing Hindi films and their worldwide earnings
Bollywood witnessed a strong box-office comeback in 2025, with big-budget spectacles, franchise sequels and music-driven dramas pulling audiences back to theatres in large numbers. As the year is coming to an end here are the top 10 Hindi films of 2025 that collectively earned over ₹4,000 crore worldwide, marking one of the most commercially successful years for Hindi cinema in recent times.
From historical epics and spy thrillers to romantic dramas and animated mythological films, 2025 offered a wide range of theatrical experiences that translated into solid revenues despite mixed critical responses in some cases.
1. Chhaava
Chhaava, released on February 14, emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical drama starred Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and collected ₹808.7 crore worldwide, including ₹604 crore India net. Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Aurangzeb drew attention, helping the film sustain strong collections despite divided reviews.
2. Saiyaara
Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, released on July 18, secured the second spot with a ₹575.8 crore worldwide gross. Featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film relied heavily on its soundtrack, which went viral across streaming platforms. The film earned ₹334 crore India net, becoming one of the year’s biggest romantic successes.
3. Dhurandhar
Released on December 5, Dhurandhar emerged as one of the year’s fastest-grossing action films. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, along with Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt, the spy thriller opened at ₹28 crore and quickly crossed ₹400 crore India net. Its worldwide earnings are estimated at ₹634 crore, with collections still ongoing.
4. War 2
Yash Raj Films’ War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, released on August 14. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film grossed ₹360.7 crore worldwide and ₹240 crore India net. While reviews pointed to narrative weaknesses, the film’s action sequences and star cast ensured steady footfalls.
5. Housefull 5
Despite critical backlash, Housefull 5 proved that franchise value remains a strong commercial driver. Released on June 6, the Akshay Kumar-led comedy earned ₹292.5 crore worldwide and ₹190 crore India net, benefiting from mass appeal and ensemble star power.
6. Sitaare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, released on June 20, addressed neurodivergence through a sports-drama narrative. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film earned ₹268.1 crore worldwide and ₹166 crore India net, gaining traction through word-of-mouth and social messaging.
7. Raid 2
Ajay Devgn returned as an IRS officer in Raid 2, released on May 1. Facing a corrupt politician played by Riteish Deshmukh, the sequel earned ₹235.8 crore worldwide, including ₹173 crore India net, reaffirming audience interest in crime-based dramas.
8. Kantara: Chapter 1
The Hindi-dubbed version of Kantara: Chapter 1, released on October 2, performed exceptionally well. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film earned ₹264.9 crore India gross and ₹224 crore India net, driven by the popularity of the original Kannada film and strong fan following.
9. Thamma
Maddock Films’ Thamma, released on November 8, starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. The horror-comedy earned ₹191.3 crore worldwide and ₹136 crore India net, capitalising on the success of earlier films in the genre.
10. Mahavatar Narsimha
Rounding off the list is Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated mythological film directed by Ashwin Kumar. Made on a reported budget of ₹40 crore, the film collected ₹187.7 crore India net from its Hindi release and around ₹326 crore worldwide, emerging as a sleeper hit of 2025.
The success of these films highlights a renewed audience appetite for theatrical experiences, provided the content offers scale, familiarity or emotional resonance. With strong performances across genres, Bollywood’s box office recovery in 2025 has set a confident foundation for an even more competitive slate of releases in 2026.
