Bollywood Roars Back: Dhurandhar Leads Hindi Cinema to Record-Breaking 2025

• Hindi films achieved their highest earnings in 13 years, grossing Rs 5,504 crore in 2025, marking a strong theatrical comeback.
• Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, significantly contributing to the record collections.
• Original Hindi films drove 93% of the box office, with collections growing 59% to Rs 5,113 crore, reducing dependence on dubbed South Indian films.
• 15 original Hindi films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in 2025, a significant increase from only six in 2024.
• Dhurandhar, Chhaava, and Saiyaara alone contributed 37% (over Rs 2,000 crore) to Hindi cinema's total collections.

Why It Matters: Bollywood made a historic comeback in 2025, led by Dhurandhar, achieving record collections and reclaiming market share.