As the year comes to an end, we take a look at some of the films that brought audiences to the theatre. Kantara Chapter 1 has topped the list with a massive success at the box office collecting over Rs 800 crore at the worldwide box office
Updated On: 2025-12-04 07:20 PM IST
Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar
Kantara Chapter 1 (Kannada)
Made on a budget of Rs 130 cr, the film, directed and starring Rishab Shetty, was a massive blockbuster. The film earned Rs 622.5 crore at the domestic box office. The worldwide collection of the film is Rs 853.4 crore
Chhaava (Hindi)
Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna was made on a budget of Rs 150 crore. The film earned Rs 604.1 crore at the domestic box office. The worldwide collection of the film stands at Rs 808.7 crore
Saiyaara (Hindi)
Directed by Mohit Suri, the film launched the acting careers of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film earned Rs 334.2 crore at the domestic box office and Rs 575.8 crore at the worldwide box office
Coolie (Tamil)
The Rajinikanth-starrer turned out to be an average affair. It was made on a budget of Rs 350 crore. The worldwide gross of the film stands at Rs 516.7 crore and the makers earned Rs 305 crore through pre-release business
War 2 (Hindi)
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer had high expectations but failed to deliver. The film had poor word of mouth after its release. Made on a budget of Rs 400 crore, the film earned Rs 240.5 crore at the domestic box office and worldwide collection stands at Rs 36.7 crore
Mahavatar Narsimha (Telugu)
The animated film made on a budget of Rs 40 crore was a surprise blockbuster. The film earned Rs 249.7 crore at the domestic box office and the worldwide gross stands at Rs 326.1 crore
Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (Malayalam)
Produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the supernatural film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in the lead was made on a budget of Rs 40 crore. The film did amazing numbers at the box office. It earned Rs 155.1 crore in India and its worldwide collection stands at Rs 302.1 crore
They Call Him OG (Telugu)
Made on a budget of Rs 240 crore, this Pawan Kalyan-starrer was a massive hit. The film earned Rs 171.4 crore at the Indian box office and the worldwide gross stands at Rs 298.1 crore. The film also did a pre-release business of Rs 170 cr
Housefull 5 (Hindi)
The multi-starrer Bollywood comedy drama was made on a budget of Rs 225 crore. The film, despite mixed reviews, earned Rs 190.3 crore in India, and its worldwide gross stands at Rs 292.5 crore
L2: Empuraan (Malayalam)
Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Mohanlal-starrer was among the much-anticipated films from Kerala. The film was a hit and collected Rs 105.8 crore in India and its worldwide gross stands at Rs 268.1 crore
Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi)
The Aamir Khan film made on a budget of Rs 80 crore earned Rs 166.8 crore in India. The film's worldwide gross stands at Rs 268.1 crore
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Telugu)
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, this Venkatesh Daggubati film was made on a budget of Rs 50 crore. The film's worldwide gross is at Rs 258.4 crore