Year Ender 2025: South Indian Films Dominate Box Office, Win Hearts Globally

• Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra emerged as 2025's top-grossing Malayalam film, a superhero saga earning ₹302.11 crore globally.
• Mohanlal's Thudarum, a family drama co-starring Shobana, secured the second-biggest Malayalam opening of the year.
• Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty's mythological drama, captivated audiences with stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, collecting ₹337.4 crore in its first week.
• Nani's crime-action thriller Hit 3 crossed ₹100 crore globally, demonstrating strong box office performance.
• Low-budget Telugu courtroom drama Court: State Vs Nobody became a major profit-maker, surpassing ₹50 crore globally.

Why It Matters: South Indian cinema in 2025 delivered diverse, high-grossing films, captivating audiences globally.