Chhaava (Telugu)

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh Starrer Challenges Stree 2 for #1 Spot; Beats Jawan and Uri in Just 3 Days of 6th Week

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues to be an unstoppable force at the Hindi box office. As it enters its sixth week, the film is demonstrating unprecedented theatrical stamina. While the 6th week is still in progress, the collections from the first three days alone have sent shockwaves through the industry, placing the film among the top three highest 6th-week grossers of all time already. The true scale of Dhurandhar's success is visible when comparing its 6th weekend (3 days) to the full 6th-week (7 days) totals of other legendary hits. In just Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dhurandhar has collected a massive ₹15.4 Crores. With this 3-day total, it has already comfortably surpassed the full-week collections of Uri: The Surgical Strike (₹11.59 Cr), Jawan (₹10.59 Cr), and Pushpa 2 (₹7.96 Cr). Currently, it stands at Rank #3, trailing only behind Stree 2 and Chhaava. Dhurandhar 6th Weekend Breakdown: 6th Friday (Day 36): ₹3.5 Cr 6th Saturday (Day 37): ₹5.75 Cr (64% jump) 6th Sunday (Day 38): ₹6.15 Cr Total (3 Days): ₹15.40 Cr With four days (Monday to Thursday) still remaining in its 6th week, Dhurandhar is mathematically positioned to take the #1 spot. It currently needs only ₹0.16 Cr to overtake Chhaava for the #2 spot and roughly ₹3.21 Cr to surpass Stree 2's all-time record of ₹18.60 Cr. Given the current trend and strong occupancy, it is widely expected that by the end of its 42nd day, Dhurandhar will emerge as the new all-time record holder for the highest 6th week in Hindi cinema history. Top 10 Highest 6th Week Hindi Nett CollectionsRANKMOVIE NAME6TH WEEK NETT (HINDI)1Stree 2 (2024)₹ 18.60 Cr2Chhaava (2025)₹ 15.55 Cr3Dhurandhar (2025)₹ 15.40 Cr (Only 3 Days)4Uri: The Surgical Strike₹ 11.59 Cr5Jawan₹ 10.59 Cr6Pathaan₹ 8.85 Cr7Pushpa 2: The Rule₹ 7.96 Cr8Drishyam 2₹ 6.03 Cr9Gadar - Ek Prem Katha₹ 6.01 Cr10Pushpa: The Rise₹ 5.9 Cr The fact that Dhurandhar is even being compared to the full-week totals of Stree 2 and Chhaava while only having three days of data is a testament to its incredible pull. Much like Gadar or Uri, this film has found a permanent place in the hearts of the audience, with repeat viewings fueling its late-run surge. If the weekday holds remain steady, Dhurandhar is not just looking to break the record—it is looking to set a new one in the ₹21-22 Crore range.

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25 days ago

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Year Ender 2025: The Genre Gamble From High Octane Action to Cultural Roots, Analyzing the Year's Ultimate Winners

The numbers are in, and 2025 has officially rewritten the rules of Indian Cinema. For the first nine months, the verdict was clear: the audience had brutally rejected expensive mediocrity and embraced films with a soul. The Roots & Period genre was the undisputed king—until the year-end arrived. Just when the trade had written off the Spy/Action template, Dhurandhar exploded onto the scene, proving that the Genre Gamble isn't about the category, but the conviction. The 2025 report card shows a fascinating battle. On one side, Roots & Period Cinema generated nearly ₹2000 Crores combined. On the other, the Action Genre saw the most violent fluctuations—from the disastrous crashes of the Spy Universe to the historic, record-shattering run of Dhurandhar. THE SPY-ACTION For most of 2025, the Action genre was in a state of mourning as the catastrophic crash of the Spy/Cop template—symbolized by the failure of War 2 —served as a brutal wake-up call to the industry. While War 2 managed a global gross of ₹364 Crore, it ultimately stood as a commercial underperformer against its massive ₹400 Cr+ budget, further confirmed that the standard template was rapidly losing steam. However, the arrival of Dhurandhar single-handedly salvaged the genre's reputation; as of Day 21, bolstered by a strong third Thursday early estimate of ₹26.00 Cr, the film has reached an All-Time Blockbuster status with a towering India Net of ₹633.5 Cr and a Worldwide Gross of ₹985 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) By decimating the records of global hits like Coolie (₹518 Crore worldwide) and outshining underperformers such as Sikandar (₹184 Cr) and Sky Force (₹150 Cr), Dhurandhar—with its massive (₹215 Cr) overseas haul—has proved that Action remains the undisputed highest-grossing genre when a high-stakes narrative is backed by a genuine emotional pulse. THE ROOTS & PERIOD CINEMA: While Dhurandhar took the individual #1 spot, the Roots & Period genre was the most consistent winner of the year. Kantara: Chapter 1 ruled the global charts for months with a staggering ₹852 Crore, proving that folklore is a global currency. In the Hindi belt, the real movement was Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal's historical epic roared with ₹586 Crore Net in Hindi (₹601.54 Cr All Lang). It sustained a majestic 6-week run, proving that cultural pride is the new gold standard. Regional hits like Mirai (₹144 Cr) and Kesari Chapter 2 (₹145 Cr) further cemented this genre as the safest bet for investors in 2025. THE ROMANCE RESURRECTION: In the most shocking turnaround of the decade, the Romantic Drama genre delivered 2025's biggest surprise: Saiyaara. Shattering all theatrically dead labels, the film amassed a global gross of ₹570 Crore (₹330 Cr Hindi Net). It single-handedly outperformed action juggernauts like War 2 and Sikandar, proving that when music and chemistry click, a traditional romance can still deliver Animal-level numbers. While mid-range films like De De Pyaar De 2 (₹111 Cr) were average, Saiyaara remains the Dark Horse of the year. FRANCHISE COMEDY & HORROR-COMEDY: THE PROFIT PLAY While they didn't hit the 500-crore mark, Comedy was the most profitable genre due to controlled budgets. Housefull 5: ₹289 Crore (Solid Resilience) Sitaare Zameen Par: ₹268 Crore (Emotional Dramedy Hit) Thama: ₹188 Crore (Horror-Comedy Success) Jolly LLB 3: ₹172 Cr (High ROI) Lokah: Chapter 1: ₹304 Crore (Massive South Blockbuster; ₹4 Cr Hindi) 2025 was the year the Genre Gamble was won by Conviction. Whether it was the Maratha valor of Chhaava, the divine folklore of Kantara, the soulful melody of Saiyaara, or the relentless pace of Dhurandhar, the winners were films that stayed true to their promise.

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36 days ago

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Dhurandhar Unleashed: Ranveer Singh's actioner becomes the 5th Indian film of 2025 to breach the 500 Cr mark

The year 2025 has officially become a landmark year for Indian cinema, defined by a series of box office juggernauts that have shattered linguistic and genre barriers. What began with the divine roar of Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has now evolved into a high-stakes battle for supremacy. The latest entrant to this elite list is Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which has stormed past the ₹500 crore mark in just 10 days. Unlike the earlier blockbusters that have largely concluded their runs, Dhurandhar is currently in the middle of a box office rampage, breathing fresh life into theaters and challenging the benchmarks set by its predecessors. A closer look at the leaderboard reveals a fascinating contrast in trajectory. While Kantara Chapter 1 and Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava sit comfortably at the top with colossal lifetime grosses crossing ₹800 crores, the dynamics in the ₹500 crore bracket are shifting rapidly. Dhurandhar has already eclipsed the lifetime collection of Coolie and is now breathing down the neck of the romantic musical Saiyaara. What makes this feat remarkable is the speed; while its competitors took weeks to consolidate these numbers, Dhurandhar has achieved this dominance in merely a week and a half, signaling that its final landing spot could be much higher up the ladder. The trade is buzzing with anticipation as Dhurandhar continues its unstoppable theatrical run with strong holdover audiences. It serves as the perfect counter-narrative to the mythological and historical grandeur of the year's top two hits, proving that a gritty, high-octane spy thriller can deliver equally massive numbers. As it heads into its second week with virtually no slowing down, the industry isn't just celebrating its entry into the ₹500 crore club, but actively calculating just how far this Ranveer Singh starrer will go in chasing down the year's biggest records. Metric Kantara 1 Chhaava Saiyaara Dhurandhar Coolie India Net Rs. 622.04 Cr Rs. 601.54 Cr Rs. 329.73 Cr Rs. 350.75 Cr Rs. 285.01 Cr India Gross Rs. 740.89 Cr Rs. 716.91 Cr Rs. 398.25 Cr Rs. 420.75 Cr Rs. 337.5 Cr Overseas Rs. 111 Cr Rs. 91 Cr Rs. 171.5 Cr Rs. 123.25 Cr Rs. 180.5 Cr WORLDWIDE Rs. 851.89 Cr Rs. 807.91 Cr Rs. 569.75 Cr Rs. 544 Cr Rs. 518.00 Cr Budget Rs. 125 Cr Rs. 130 Cr Rs. 45 Cr Rs. 280 Cr Rs. 350 Cr Full Report DayWise DayWise DayWise DayWise DayWise

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45 days ago

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2025's Surprise Hits:The films that exceeded all box office expectations

A film's box office performance can often be unpredictable. Every year, there are movies that are expected to do huge business, and then there are some which are not expected to draw big crowds to the theaters. Out of these, a few manage to connect with the audience and become unexpected hits. The year 2025 was no different and had its own share of such surprise hits. Let's take a look at the films that surprised everyone this year. Surprise Hits of 2025: A Look at the Numbers Movie NameBudgetWorldwide Collection Chhaava₹ 130 Cr ₹ 807.91 Cr Lokah Chapter 1₹ 30 Cr₹ 303.67 Cr Saiyaara₹ 40 Cr₹ 569.75 Cr Dashavatar₹ 7 Cr₹ 28.47 Cr Dragon₹ 35 Cr₹ 150.52 Cr Sankranthiki Vasthunam₹ 50 Cr₹ 255.2 Cr Thudarum₹ 28 Cr ₹ 234.5 Cr Court: State vs. A Nobody₹ 5 Cr₹ 56 Cr Eko₹ 5 Cr₹ 32.6 Cr Thalaivan Thalaivi₹ 25 Cr₹ 83.6 Cr Roi Roi Binale₹ 5 Cr ₹ 33 Cr Bou Buttu Bhuta₹ 2 Cr₹ 17.19 Cr Umbarro₹ 4 Cr₹ 17.3 Cr Rekhachithram₹ 7 Cr₹ 56.75 Cr Madha Gaja Raja₹ 15 Cr₹ 56.15 Cr Dashavatar₹ 5 Cr₹ 28.47 Cr Bison Kaalamaadan₹ 30 Cr₹ 65.37 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest surprise of 2025 was undoubtedly Saiyaara. Released on July 18, this romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda was expected to be a modest success at best. However, its soundtrack became a viral rage on social media weeks before release. The film opened strong at over ₹21 crore but, powered by incredible word-of-mouth from the youth, it showed historic growth, eventually storming past the ₹500 crore mark. It became a cultural phenomenon, proving that a well-made musical love story could still create magic. Some films were expected to be hits, but no one predicted the scale of their success. Vicky Kaushal's historical epic Chhaava, which hit theaters on February 14, was mounted on a massive budget. While a hit was expected, the film's powerful storytelling and patriotic fervor connected so deeply that it went on to gross a colossal ₹850 crore, surprising the trade with its monumental success. Similarly, the pan-India action film Lokah Chapter 1 released on August 28 was a new franchise. It was expected to do well, but its gripping screenplay and stunning action sequences turned it into a monster hit, earning over ₹300 crore and establishing a new cinematic universe. The story of 2025 was also written by regional cinema. The Telugu family entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam (January 14) was a festive release that was expected to do well in its home state. However, its heartwarming theme resonated so widely that it became a blockbuster, earning over ₹200 crore. The Tamil industry delivered a string of surprises. Dragon, a Romantic Drama starring Pradeep Ranganathan and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, also punched far above its weight. Its unique concept was a huge draw for young audiences, turning it into a super hit.The quirky comedy Thalaivan Thalaivi connected well with viewers, while the sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan also had a solid run at the box office, turning into a profitable venture. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Malayalam film Thudarum, a gripping thriller released on April 25, started quietly but became a huge success thanks to rave reviews about its edge-of-the-seat story. Eko also made waves, proving that a strong local story could find a large and appreciative audience, making it one of the region's most successful films.The critically acclaimed drama Rekhachithram became a super-hit thanks to rave reviews. Other films also surprised the audience. The courtroom drama Court: State vs. A Nobody, made on a small budget of just ₹5 crore, became a word-of-mouth success due to its gripping plot. The mythological fantasy Dashavatar also found its audience, becoming another unexpected hit of the year. The success of regional cinema continued across the country. The Assamese film Roi Roi Binale was an emotional event that broke all local records, while the Odia horror-comedy Bou Buttu Bhuta and the Gujarathi drama Umbarro also became major successes in their respective states.

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74 days ago

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Bollywood Box Office 2025 From Chhaava to Saiyaara Here Are the Years Highest Grossing Hindi Hits

2025 has truly been a blockbuster year for Hindi cinema — a year where genres collided, stars reinvented themselves, and box office numbers soared like never before. From historical spectacles and soulful romances to animated epics and full-blown comedies, Bollywood delivered it all — and audiences showed up in massive numbers. With films like Chhaava rewriting records, Saiyaara giving newcomers a dream debut, and War 2 expanding the spy universe, the year proved that theatrical magic is well and truly alive. Here’s a look at the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2025, ranked by their box office triumphs and audience impact. Highest-Grossing Hindi Films of 2025 Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 1 Chhaava Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna ₹807.91 Cr Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava stormed the box office with an impressive opening of ₹31 crore on Day 1 and maintained its momentum through the week, collecting ₹219.25 crore in its first seven days. The film went on to earn ₹807.91 crore worldwide, including ₹91 crore from overseas markets. Made on an approximate budget of ₹130 crore, Chhaava marked Vicky Kaushal’s third film to enter the ₹100 crore club and Rashmika Mandanna’s sixth. Overall, it became the 127th Hindi film to cross the ₹100 crore benchmark — cementing its place among 2025’s biggest blockbusters.. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 2 Saiyaara Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda ₹569.75 Cr The romantic drama Saiyaara opened strong with ₹21.5 crore on Day 1 and soared to ₹172.75 crore by the end of its first week. Overseas audiences embraced it equally, contributing another ₹171.5 crore. Starring debutant Ahaan Panday alongside Aneet Padda, the film became one of the highest-earning romantic dramas of the decade and a defining success for its fresh-faced leads. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 3 War 2 Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR ₹364.35 Cr War 2, the much-awaited entry in YRF’s Spy Universe, exploded into cinemas with a massive ₹52 crore Day 1 haul. The first week alone fetched ₹204.25 crore domestically, while its overseas earnings stood at ₹81.75 crore. Mounted on a ₹400 crore budget, the Hrithik Roshan-led spectacle delivered large-scale action and global appeal, becoming a major hit despite its high cost and earning acclaim for its crossover storyline. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 4 Mahavatar Narsimha Voice Cast ₹325.74 Cr Hombale Films’ animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha opened modestly with ₹1.75 crore on Day 1 but grew steadily through strong word-of-mouth, collecting ₹44.75 crore in its opening week and ₹28 crore overseas. Made on a modest ₹15 crore budget, the Ashwin Kumar-directed film became the highest-grossing Indian animated movie ever, surpassing even Disney’s The Lion King (2019) at the Indian box office — an unprecedented feat in Indian animation history. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 5 Housefull 5 Multiple Leads ₹288.58 Cr The fifth instalment of the popular comedy franchise, Housefull 5, began its run with ₹24 crore on Day 1 and collected ₹127.25 crore in its first week. Overseas, the film fetched ₹70.25 crore. Made at a staggering cost of ₹250 crore, it became India’s most expensive comedy film, releasing across 5000 screens domestically and over 2000 screens overseas. Despite mixed reviews, it proved to be a major crowd-puller and ended with ₹288.58 crore globally. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 6 Sitaare Zameen Par Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh ₹267.34 Cr Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par started slow at ₹10.7 crore on opening day but grew impressively to ₹88.9 crore in its first week and ₹66.75 crore overseas. With an estimated budget of ₹122 crore, the film sustained excellent word-of-mouth and crossed ₹150 crore net in India by its third week. It went on to surpass the lifetime totals of major titles like Tanu Weds Manu Returns, OMG 2, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, proving Aamir’s emotional storytelling still strikes a chord with audiences. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 7 Raid 2 Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor ₹237 Cr Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 maintained his stronghold on the thriller genre, earning ₹19.25 crore on Day 1 and ₹95.75 crore in its opening week. The overseas collection touched ₹31 crore, bringing its worldwide total past ₹237 crore. Produced on a ₹120 crore budget, the sequel built on the first film’s tension and realism — turning into one of the year’s most profitable mid-budget hits. Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 8 Sikandar Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna ₹184.60 Cr Salman Khan’s Sikandar roared into theatres with a ₹26 crore opening, followed by ₹90.25 crore in its first week. Overseas markets contributed another ₹54 crore. With a production cost of around ₹200 crore, the film delivered a solid worldwide total of ₹184.6 crore. Although not a record-breaker, it reaffirmed Salman’s festive box office pull and Rashmika Mandanna’s continued streak as a dependable co-star in big-ticket entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 9 Jolly LLB 3 Multiple Leads ₹170.8 Cr The courtroom comedy Jolly LLB 3 opened with ₹12.5 crore on Day 1 and secured ₹74 crore in its first week, alongside ₹31.5 crore from overseas markets. Despite being mounted on a ₹160 crore budget, the multi-lead setup and familiar humour drew strong word-of-mouth, eventually pushing the film into the ₹100 crore club and proving the Jolly brand’s consistency with audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Rank Movie Cast (Male / Female Lead) Box Office Collection 10 Sky Force Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan ₹149 Cr Inspired by true events, Sky Force took off with ₹12.25 crore on its opening day and collected ₹86.5 crore by the end of Week 1. Overseas, it brought in ₹14.5 crore. Made on an estimated ₹160 crore budget, the Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan-starrer earned ₹149 crore worldwide. While not among the year’s top grossers, the patriotic action drama found appreciation for its emotional storytelling and grand aerial sequences. As the curtains draw on 2025, it’s clear that Bollywood has bounced back stronger than ever. The year was driven by variety — from mythological grandeur to emotional storytelling, each film found its audience and moment under the spotlight. While Chhaava emerged as the year’s undisputed box office king, movies like Mahavatar Narsimha and Sitaare Zameen Par reminded us that content still reigns supreme. With new faces entering the ₹100 crore club and franchises pushing boundaries, the Hindi film industry’s winning streak seems unstoppable as it heads into 2026.

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103 days ago

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2025’s Biggest Box Office Showdowns: Chhaava, Saiyaara, Coolie, Kantara & War 2 Battle for Audience Glory

The year 2025 has already proven to be a landmark period for Indian cinema, with several films breaking box office records and capturing audiences’ imaginations. Yet, the year is far from over, with more high-profile releases lined up in the coming months. Among the standout performers so far, Chhaava, a historical epic starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, captivating viewers with its grand visuals, meticulous production design, and the compelling portrayal of a warrior king’s valor and sacrifice achieving ₹17.89crore[With block Seats] in advance bookings, ₹37.25 crore[India gross] on its opening day.Meanwhile, Kantara: Chapter 1, helmed by Rishab Shetty, has reaffirmed the growing power of Kannada cinema, resonating deeply with audiences through its culturally rooted storytelling, captivating performances, and clever mix of suspense and drama, achieving ₹30.56 crore[With block Seats] in advance bookings, ₹74.25 crore[gross] on opening day while maintaining strong momentum weeks after release.Following closely is Saiyaara, a romantic drama featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, whose fresh storytelling, strong on-screen chemistry, and youthful charm made it an unexpected hit, especially in urban centers, generating ₹12.49 crore[With block Seats] in advance bookings, an opening day of ₹25.75 crore[gross] .In the regional sphere, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, has taken the Tamil box office by storm, blending high-octane action sequences with the enduring charisma of its lead, and setting new benchmarks with over ₹75 crore[With block Seats] in global advance bookings, an opening day collection of ₹77 crore[Gross]. Even films with massive expectations, such as War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, have shown that scale and star power do not automatically guarantee box office dominance,registering ₹32.21 crore [With block Seats] in advance bookings,₹ 62.60 Cr crore [gross] on opening day highlighting how audience engagement, word-of-mouth, and narrative appeal are critical factors in determining a film’s success. Across these releases, the combination of strong content, regional appeal, dynamic marketing campaigns, and pre-release buzz through trailers, songs, and social media chatter has defined 2025’s cinematic landscape so far, creating significant commercial milestones, record-setting premieres, and lively fan conversations, while leaving ample anticipation for the remaining releases of the year that are poised to further redefine the benchmarks for Indian box office performance. Take a glance at the top grossers of 2025 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hits So Far (Worldwide)MovieIndia NetIndia GrossWorldwide CollectionChhaava₹ 601.54 Cr₹ 716.91 Cr₹ ₹807.91 CrSaiyaara₹329.2 Cr₹398.25 Cr₹569.75 CrCoolie₹ 285.01 Cr₹ 337.5 Cr ₹518 CrKantara: Chapter 1₹ 319.76 Cr(est)[As of Now]₹378.25 Cr(est)[As of Now] ₹444.75 Cr(est)[As of Now]War 2₹ 236.55 Cr₹ 282.6 Cr ₹ 364.35 Cr