This year the box office has been shattered by some of the most phenomenal films of all time. Where on one hand movies like Chhaava resulted in a worldwide success other like Housefull 5 has also presented itself with a remarkable box office collection.
What sets this year’s movies apart is versatility in each of the stories. Let us take a closer look at the individual performances and with what unique stories they came up with.
10. Kesari Chapter 2
- Worldwide Collection: ₹144 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹150.00 cr
This drama is that of a courtroom and the lawyer C. Sankaran Nair seeks justice for the victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.The historical event is known by many in the story but the story of the legal battles that followed is known by only some. Through this movie the creators have aimed to shed some light on the nation’s history.
9. Jolly LLB 3
- Worldwide Collection: ₹162.45 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹120 cr
This courtroom comedy’s earlier installments have garnered huge fans all over different places. With great comic timing and a moral behind the stories, this franchise has set a new standard in the genre of comedy in Bollywood. The film was released in September and is said to be soon releasing on the OTT platforms.
8. Sky Force
- Worldwide Collection: ₹150 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹₹160 cr
The story unfolds with a surprise airstrike from Pakistan that leaves many casualties in India. The Indian Air Force plans their covert strike and the rest is history. Akshay Kumar’s acting was praised for a long time when initially the movie was released. The film also comes with a very unexpected climax where the story completely changes its direction. After the climax all of the questions surrounding Vijaya are revealed.
7. Sikandar
- Worldwide Collection: ₹184 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹180 cr
The rich chemistry of Salman Khan and Rashmika on the screen has been praised all over the internet. The political powerplay with emotional setting complemented the entire ambiance of the film. The character of Salama Khan seeks to protect the people from the powerful people in politics and thus giving him yet again an image of a true empath.
6. Housefull 5
- Worldwide Collection: ₹288 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹240 cr
The Housefull franchise is an emotion to the audience from different walks of life. The nostalgic beam it brought this year also made one of the loudest roars at the box office. This time the ensemble cast brought an extra amount of laughter through their comic timing. And as always the final verdict turned out to be that of a Superhit.
5. Raid 2
- Worldwide Collection: ₹237 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹120 cr
Ajay Devgn returns to the screen with his tax officer suit and intense look. This prequel brought back the same drama and suspense as that of its origin. The investigation becomes more critical this time and the characters are not to be trusted easily.
4. Sitaare Zameen Par
- Worldwide Collection: ₹267 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹122 cr
The story follows a basketball coach who needs to complete community service. As complicated his path and belief are when he stumbles across a team of Neurodivergent adults to coach, things start unfolding.
3. War 2
- Worldwide Collection: ₹364 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹300–400 cr
This hit Hrithik Roshan film brings you back the tension of top secret cases and the responsibility. Kabir Dhaliwal’s life hits the bottom when he is accused of betraying his country. Hrithik’s role Kabir is a secret agent and this time he needs to pave his path towards the truth and bring it back to light.
2. Saiyaara
- Worldwide Collection: ₹570 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹45 cr
Saiyaara is a story of love and its test in accordance with time. This massive Bollywood hit took the genre of romance and gave it a new makeover. The story revolves around Krish and Vaani and their fates. They both are connected to music in their own way and eventually cross paths. What comes is a twist that leaves the audience gasping for air.
1. Chhaava
- Worldwide Collection: ₹807 cr
- Budget: Approximately ₹130 cr
This historical drama has truly impressed the audience with its screenplay. The rich story with its historical references has made the film one of the highest grossing movies of all time. The plot follows the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj who was the second ruler of Maratha Empire. As impressive Vicky Khausal was a Maharaj, same did Akshaye Khanna for his role as Aurangzeb.
References: All of the info has been collected from various media sources. However, the box office numbers are taken from trustable sources like Sacnilk. Some of the additional data are a mix of sources like from bollywoodhungama and Wikipedia.
Final Thoughts
2025’s Bollywood have made it loud and clear to the movie industry worldwide that from here on there is no turning back. Most of the movies which have released this year came with their own unique sort of stories and screenplay.
We have seen historical dramas with gritty action sequences. Not to mention, the comedies we have seen so far just served. As we wait for more gems of movies, why not watch some of the blockbusters we have got already so far. Which is your next binge from this list?
Written by Kenbi Riba