Box Office Bonanza: 8 Indian Films Shatter the ₹300 Crore

December 12, 2025 has cemented its place as a landmark year for Indian cinema, witnessing a remarkable surge in box office success. What was once an exclusive club for a few mega-budget films has now expanded, with eight Indian movies crossing the coveted ₹300 crore mark worldwide. From the high-octane action of Dhurandhar to the soulful romance of Saiyaara, this diverse slate of films proves that quality content, regardless of language or genre, is finding a massive audience.

This year’s list highlights the true pan-India appeal of cinema, featuring blockbusters from Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam industries.

The New Titans of the ₹300 Crore Club

Ranveer Singh’s latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, is the newest entrant, achieving the ₹300 crore milestone in just its first week. The action-drama, praised for its scale and performances, quickly became one of the fastest films of the year to hit this benchmark, solidifying the trend of high-stakes spectacles driving massive collections.

Joining it is one of the year’s biggest surprises, the romantic drama Saiyaara. Starring newcomers, this film’s enormous worldwide gross of over ₹579 crore proved that a powerful emotional story, coupled with a chart-busting soundtrack, can create a phenomenon.

The list of films that have already crossed the ₹300 crore mark globally in 2025 showcases an impressive mix of genres and regions:

• Kantara: Chapter 1 (Kannada): The mythological action-epic prequel has been the year’s undisputed champion, shattering records with a worldwide gross of over ₹850 crore. Its fusion of folklore and breathtaking visuals struck a chord globally.
• Chhaava (Hindi): This historical drama, focusing on a patriotic narrative with high production values, stands as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year, grossing over ₹797 crore.
• Coolie (Tamil): Superstar Rajinikanth’s action vehicle reaffirmed his massive pull, powering through to a worldwide gross exceeding ₹514 crore.
• War 2 (Hindi): The sequel in the spy universe continued the franchise’s success, delivering massive action sequences and crossing the ₹300 crore threshold.
• Mahavatar Narsimha (Multilingual): This devotional action-epic, which was a true four-language release, impressed audiences and critics alike, paving the way for the animation genre in Indian cinema with a collection over ₹300 crore.
• Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Malayalam): Breaking barriers for the Malayalam industry, this female-led superhero film achieved a milestone by crossing ₹300 crore, demonstrating the industry’s growing global reach and ambitious storytelling.

A Shifting Landscape

The sheer number of films crossing the ₹300 crore mark this year underscores a vital truth: the theatrical experience is thriving when the content is compelling. Audiences are showing a clear preference for cinematic spectacle, powerful storytelling, and high-quality production across all languages. The success of films like Kantara: Chapter 1 and Lokah Chapter 1 further highlights that viewers are actively seeking out diverse and culturally rooted narratives from different regional industries.

As the year draws to a close, the industry is buzzing with excitement. These eight blockbusters have not only delivered immense returns but have also raised the bar for filmmaking, setting the stage for an even more ambitious 2026.