Directors Ignite Box Office: 'Dhurandhar' Tops 2025, Low-Budget Hits Surprise

• Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' became 2025's highest-grossing film, earning 1000 crore rupees and aiming to surpass 'Jawan'.
• Laxman Utekar's 'Chhaava' earned 800 crore rupees, marking a strong start to the year with Vicky Kaushal.
• Mohit Suri's low-budget romantic film 'Saiyyara' with new actors Aneet Padda and Ahan Panday, exceeded box office expectations.
• Dominic Arun's 'Lokah: Chapter 1', a low-budget hit, featured the first female superhero in Malayalam cinema.
• Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' was India's official Oscar entry, receiving a 9-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw diverse directorial successes, from blockbusters to critically acclaimed Oscar entries.