The Indian box office recorded strong growth in the first half of 2025, collecting Rs 5,723 crore between January and June. While the year has not seen a single film cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark, a large number of mid- to high-range performers have powered the overall earnings. According to Ormax Media's mid-year report, cited by PTI, 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone, indicating a broad-based recovery and consistent audience turnout across languages and genres.
‘Chhaava’ Leads the Pack
Vicky Kaushal’s historical action film Chhaava was the biggest hit of the year so far, earning Rs 693 crore at the domestic box office. It remains the only title to have crossed the Rs 250 crore mark during this period. Close behind was Telugu-language film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Daggubati Venkatesh, which also posted strong nationwide earnings and ranked second overall.
Rs 100 Crore Earners
The first six months of 2025 saw 17 films enter the Rs 100 crore club — a significant jump from just 10 films achieving that in the same period in 2024. This list includes Raid 2 (Rs 198 crore), Good Bad Ugly (Rs 182 crore), Game Changer (Rs 153 crore), Thudarum (Rs 144 crore), Sky Force (Rs 131 crore), L2E Empuraan (Rs 127 crore), and Dragon (Rs 124 crore), among others.
June alone contributed more than Rs 900 crore, with Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5 emerging as the top earners for the month, each collecting nearly Rs 200 crore. Other notable contributors included Tamil-Telugu bilingual Kuberaa and Hollywood’s F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt.
Hindi films continued to dominate with a 39–40% share of total revenue, followed by Telugu (19–20%) and Tamil (15–17%). Malayalam films captured 10% of the market — equal to Hollywood, which has returned to a double-digit share for the first time since 2022, according to Ormax.
Big Releases Awaited in Second Half
Ormax Media’s report projects that the Indian theatrical market could close 2025 with record earnings of Rs 13,500 crore, provided upcoming releases perform well. Major titles scheduled for release include Kantara: Chapter 1, War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, Rajinikanth’s Coolie, Akhanda 2, Thama starring Ayushmann Khurrana, and OG with Pawan Kalyan.
While no single title has emerged as a massive box office phenomenon, the industry’s solid mid-range performers have ensured continued growth. The first half of 2025 reflects a resilient and expanding theatrical landscape.
‘Chhaava’ Leads the Pack
Vicky Kaushal’s historical action film Chhaava was the biggest hit of the year so far, earning Rs 693 crore at the domestic box office. It remains the only title to have crossed the Rs 250 crore mark during this period. Close behind was Telugu-language film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Daggubati Venkatesh, which also posted strong nationwide earnings and ranked second overall.
Rs 100 Crore Earners
The first six months of 2025 saw 17 films enter the Rs 100 crore club — a significant jump from just 10 films achieving that in the same period in 2024. This list includes Raid 2 (Rs 198 crore), Good Bad Ugly (Rs 182 crore), Game Changer (Rs 153 crore), Thudarum (Rs 144 crore), Sky Force (Rs 131 crore), L2E Empuraan (Rs 127 crore), and Dragon (Rs 124 crore), among others.
June alone contributed more than Rs 900 crore, with Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5 emerging as the top earners for the month, each collecting nearly Rs 200 crore. Other notable contributors included Tamil-Telugu bilingual Kuberaa and Hollywood’s F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt.
Hindi films continued to dominate with a 39–40% share of total revenue, followed by Telugu (19–20%) and Tamil (15–17%). Malayalam films captured 10% of the market — equal to Hollywood, which has returned to a double-digit share for the first time since 2022, according to Ormax.
Big Releases Awaited in Second Half
Ormax Media’s report projects that the Indian theatrical market could close 2025 with record earnings of Rs 13,500 crore, provided upcoming releases perform well. Major titles scheduled for release include Kantara: Chapter 1, War 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, Rajinikanth’s Coolie, Akhanda 2, Thama starring Ayushmann Khurrana, and OG with Pawan Kalyan.
While no single title has emerged as a massive box office phenomenon, the industry’s solid mid-range performers have ensured continued growth. The first half of 2025 reflects a resilient and expanding theatrical landscape.
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