Don’t Miss These Highest-Grossing Indian Films of 2025

This year has been great for the Indian film industry, including Bollywood movies, regional films, creative movies, etc. This year saw a plethora of both commercially and creatively successful films. 

Find the list of the blockbuster movies of 2025, pan-India hit movies, and some that have earned the highest in Indian films. Read my blog to know about some of the top Bollywood box office films, which you can easily find on OTT platforms to watch this weekend. 

Some of the Top Bollywood Films

1. Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1

It is a mythological action film that shows the story of the Kadamba Dynasty. It follows the story of Berme, a young boy raised by a tribal woman, who defies the tyranny of King Kulashekara to protect his people and sacred land. The film delves into divine spirits, tribal struggles, and ancient rituals.

Cast

• Rishab Shetty as Berme
• Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi
• Jayaram as King Rajashekara

2. Chhaava

It is a story of the legendary Maratha warrior king Sambhaji Maharaj, his sacrifice and leadership during the turbulent times. The story is a blend of historical drama and action. Chhaava has also ranked among the highest-grossing Hindi films in 2025.

Cast

• Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
• Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb
• Neil Bhoopalam as Akbar

3. Saiyaara

It shows emotions and a romantic story of a couple, side by side, navigating societal pressure and personal issues. A story of resilience, love, and hope, Saiyaara is a mix of emotional depth, showing the contemporary romantic struggles in India.

Cast

• Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor
• Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra

4. Mahavatar Narsimha

The film is based on the mythological epic story of Varaha and Narsimha, the two avatars of Vishnu. Narsimha, who appears on Earth to defeat the demon king. The movie perfectly blends the theme of faith and divine powers.

Cast

• Aditya Raj Sharma as Hiranyakashipu (voice)
• Priyanka Bhandari as Kayadu (voice)
• Harjeet Walia as Lord Narsimha (voice)
• Uplaksh Kochhar as Lord Vishnu (voice)

5. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

The story is a science fiction thriller which occurs in a future when humanity has to deal with the impact of technological progress. The main character, Chandra, has to unveil mysteries that lie behind her own history and the evils of society. This is a pioneering Indian sci-fi movie due to its innovative visuals and a captivating storyline.

Cast

• Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra
• Dulquer Salman as Charlie
• Naslen as Sunny
• Nishanth Sagar as Prakash

6. Thudarum

A Malayalam blockbuster film that revolves around the emotional life of the protagonist when he was going through a challenging phase in his life. Thudarum depicts the delicate nature of tradition and modernity, the importance of family ties and personal development through light-hearted narration and natural acting.

Cast

• Mohanlal as Shanmughan
• Shobana as Lalitha
• Bharathiraja as Master

7. Hridayapoorvam

One of those moving love films that follow what love and relationships go through in the new India. The movie is a tale of emotional turmoil and attachment through heart-warming acts and inspirational music.

Cast

• Mohanlal as Sandeep Balakrishnan
• Malavika Mohanan as Haritha
• Sangeetha as Devika Raveendran

Quick Recap Table

Factors For the Box Office Success in 2025

• Innovative and different content.
• Films available in different languages allow audiences to enjoy them in any language.
• High production quality.
• Streamed on OTT platforms, helps to have the engagement of international audiences as well.

Conclusion

The success of these pan-India hit films is allowing directors and producers to invest in more creative films, with contemporary and ambitious storylines. With the release of these films not just in theatres, but also on OTT platforms, many of them are grabbing an international audience. This multi-platform release strategy is not only elevating their box office collection but is helping them to achieve new records and trends in India and globally.

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