The year 2025 is halfway through, and dozens of films have hit the silver screen. While OTT platforms have partially taken the sheen away from the going experience, some movies managed to pull the audience to the cinemas.
In this article, let us have a look at some of the highest-grossing films in 2025 so far.
Chhaava:
A historical epic starring Vicky Kaushal, Chhaava made waves at the box office, grossing ₹808.7 crore worldwide.
The film, based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, drew audiences in droves to theaters. It saw a strong opening, crossing ₹200 crore globally within its first week, and continued its impressive run, surpassing ₹500 crore in India by the fifth week.
The brilliance of Kausal’s acting as the great erstwhile rural has left a deep imprint on the collective memory of the audience.
Release Date: 14 February 2025
Budget: 130 cr
Worldwide gross: 808.7 cr
Verdict: Blockbuster
Raid 2:
The sequel to the 2018 hit, Raid 2 , features Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor. The crime thriller, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, sees the return of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Devgn), who tracks another white-collar crime.
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The success of Raid 2 at the box office can be attributed to its thrilling drama and the intensity of the plot. It is the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, having grossed approximately ₹232.78 crore worldwide.
Release Date: 14 February 2025
Budget: 80 cr
Worldwide gross: 232.78 cr
Verdict: Hit
Sikandar:
The 2025 Salman Khan-starrer Eid release, Sikandar, lived up to its expectations. It was a film typically crafted for his fans.
On the second day, Sikandar witnessed an impressive surge, with collections rising by ₹11.80 crore from international markets. With a total of ₹105.89 crore in just two days, Sikandar has quickly become the biggest hit of 2025, showcasing the superstar’s undeniable star power.
The movie, however, earned negative reviews for its screenplay and direction. The film collected ₹ 185.50 crore globally.
Release Date: 30 March 2025
Budget: ₹ 200.00 cr
Worldwide Collection: ₹185.50 cr
Verdict: Disaster
Sky Force:
Sky Force produced a decent performance at the box office, grossing between ₹144 crore and ₹168.60 crore worldwide. The action drama film is centered around India’s first airstrike at the Sargodha air base of Pakistan in the India-Pakistani air war of 1965.
The film marked the Bollywood debut of Veer Pahariya. Starring Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, the film’s high-octane action sequences and patriotic theme captured the nationalistic sentiments of the viewers, especially during its opening weekend. This action-packed film has grossed between ₹144 crore and ₹168.88 crore worldwide.
Release Date: 24 January 2025
Budget: ₹ 140.00 cr
Worldwide Collection: ₹168.60 cr
Verdict: Below Average
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh:
A sequel to Kesari (2019), this film is a historical courtroom drama film directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. Starring Akshay Kumar and featuring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film revolves around the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Kesari Chapter 2 has earned approximately ₹143.8 crore globally. The audience found resonance with the patriotic theme, and the success of the original film generated buzz about this film.
Release Date: 18 April 2025
Budget: 100 cr
Worldwide gross: 143.8 cr
Verdict: Average
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movies of 2025 (so far):
| Rank | Movie | Lead Actor(s) | Genre | Worldwide Gross (₹ Crore) |
| 1 | Chhaava | Vicky Kaushal | Historical Epic | 781.87 |
| 2 | Raid 2 | Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor | Crime/Drama | 232.78 |
| 3 | Sikandar | Salman Khan | Action/Drama | 185.50 |
| 4 | Sky Force | Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya | Action/Patriotic | 168.60 |
| 5 | Kesari Chapter 2 | Akshay Kumar | Historical War | 143.8 |
| 6 | Jaat | Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda | Action/Drama | 119.24 |
| 7 | Bhool Chuk Maaf | Rajkumar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi | Comedy/Drama | 77.26 |
| 8 | The Diplomat | John Abraham | Political Drama | 53 – 53.14 |
| 9 | Deva | Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde | Action Thriller | 51.73 – 59 |
| 10 | Emergency | Kangana Ranaut | Political Biopic | 21.75 |
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