Bollywood Roars Back: Dhurandhar Leads Hindi Cinema to Record-Breaking 2025
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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 10:23
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.
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