Bollywood Box Office 2025 So Far: Chhaava Leads as Industry Faces Mixed Fortunes

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava Dominates Amidst a Year of Hits and Misses in Bollywood

Chhaava – Budget: ₹130 Cr.

Box Office Earnings: ₹783–807.40 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster
Lead: Vicky Kaushal
Note: The only Bollywood film in the top 10 most profitable Indian films of 2025, with a profit margin of 373.1%.

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Sikandar – Budget: ₹200 Cr.

Box Office Earnings: ₹176.18–177 crore
Verdict: Flop
Lead: Salman Khan

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Sky Force – Budget ₹160 Cr.

Box Office Earnings: ₹144–168.88 crore
Verdict: Average/Break-even
Lead: Akshay Kumar

Raid 2 – ₹Budget 100-120 Cr.

Box Office Earnings so far: ₹129.66 crore
Verdict: Hit
Lead: Ajay Devgn
Note: Entered the 100-crore club within its first week.

Kesari Chapter 2 – Budget ₹150 Cr.

Earnings so far: ₹128.13 crore
Verdict: Below Average/Average
Lead: Akshay Kumar

Jaat – Budget ₹100 Cr.

Box Office Earnings so far: ₹117.92 crore
Verdict: Hit
Lead: Sunny Deol
Note: Earned 800% higher than Salman Khan’s Sikandar on its 28th day.

The Diplomat – ₹Budget 20 Cr.

Box Office Earnings: ₹52.48–53 crore
Verdict: Hit
Lead: John Abraham

Deva – Budget ₹80 Cr.

Box Office Collections: ₹51.73–59 crore
Verdict: Flop
Lead: Shahid Kapoor

Emergency – Budget ₹60 Cr.

Box Office Collections: ₹21.75–22 crore
Verdict: Flop
Lead: Kangana Ranaut

Fateh – ₹40 cr.

Box Office Collections: ₹14–18.50 crore
Verdict: Flop
Lead: Sonu Sood


💸 Box Office Verdicts Explained

  • Blockbuster: Film earns more than double its investment.
  • Hit: Film doubles its investment.
  • Average: Film recovers its investment.
  • Flop: Film fails to recover its investment.

📈 Most Profitable Indian Films of 2025

Among the top 10 most profitable Indian films of 2025, only one is a Bollywood production.

  • Chhaava – Profit Margin: 373.1%
    Note: The remaining nine spots are occupied by South Indian films, highlighting the dominance of regional cinema in profitability this year.

📊 Bollywood’s Box Office Performance (Jan–Mar 2025)

In the first quarter of 2025, Bollywood films collectively invested ₹890 crore across 13 releases. However, excluding the exceptional performance of Chhaava, the remaining 12 films managed to earn only ₹435 crore, indicating a challenging period for the industry.


🏆 Top 5 Opening Weekend Grossers (Hindi Films)

  1. Chhaava – ₹121.43 crore
  2. Sikandar – ₹86.4 crore
  3. Sky Force – ₹73.20 crore
  4. Raid 2 – ₹51.31 crore
  5. Jaat – ₹40.62 crore

🏅 Notable Highlights

  • Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 surpassed the lifetime collection of its predecessor within its first week, showcasing strong audience reception.
  • Sunny Deol’s Jaat demonstrated remarkable staying power, outperforming Sikandar significantly on its 28th day.
  • Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava emerged as the standout performer, both in terms of gross collection and profitability, solidifying his position in the industry.

Tags:
Bollywood, Box Office 2025, Chhaava, Raid 2, Sikandar, Sky Force, Jaat, Kesari Chapter 2, Most Profitable Films, Bollywood Hits and Flops

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