Mumbai: With 2025 slowly bidding its farewell to its last phase, the Hindi movie industry has a lot to celebrate. With the shifting preferences of the audiences and stiff competition with the international content, some of the Hindi movies were able to bring back audiences to the theatres in large numbers. These movies which started with the high intensity war films and then to mass entertainers and emotional movies not only resonated with viewers but also became the first to surpass the much sought after Rs 200 crore mark at the box office. Here is a overview of the Hindi films of 2025 that entered the prestigious 200 crore club and left a strong mark on the year.
Chhaava
Chhaava emerged as the biggest Hindi blockbuster of 2025. The movie was set in an impressive historical backdrop narrating the story of courage, sacrifice, and leadership and it attracted the viewers by its immense size and emotional character. Good performances, good production values, and a good story that is thrilling made Chhaava take over the box office. The movie also grossed a colossal Rs 797.34 crore internationally, becoming the biggest Hindi movie of the year.
Saiyaara
Saiyaara resonated with the audience by its emotional and dramatic plot. The movie was dedicated to love and loss and personal change accompanied by deep soul music that was immensely popular. Backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara enjoyed a steady run and impressive repeat value. It wrapped up its theatrical journey with a worldwide collection of Rs 579.23 crore, firmly placing it in the top tier of 2025 releases and being placed on 200 crore club.
Dhurandhar
Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar brought together action, suspense, and strong performances. The movie was based on undercover missions, national security, and ethical dilemmas and left the audience riveted to the end. With Ranveer Singh leading a powerful ensemble cast, Dhurandhar became a crowd favorite. The film crossed Rs 371 crore worldwide in just 8 days, proving that well made thrillers still have massive box office potential.
War 2
War 2 continued the high octane action legacy of its predecessor with stylish action sequences and a larger canvas. Stuffed with espionage, high-stakes confrontations, and slick visual effects, the movie appealed to large screen spectacle lovers. By having a solid brand remembering and star power, War 2 collected between Rs 303.22 crore and Rs 351 crore globally, and thus became one of the biggest action hits of the year.
Mahavatar Narsimha
Mahavatar Narsimha tapped into mythology and faith driven storytelling. The movie presented the story of Lord Narasimha in all its visuals, devotion and dramatic narrative. Its appeal across age groups and regions helped it gain momentum at the box office. The film collected between Rs 300 crore and Rs 325 crore worldwide, becoming one of the most talked about mythological releases of the year.
Sitaare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan Productions returned to emotional storytelling with Sitaare Zameen Par. The movie centered on human relationships, personal developments, and social issues, resonating strongly with viewers on the emotional level. A good word of mouth and family audiences contributed to the success of the film in terms of a lengthy theatrical run. It had a global box office collection of Rs 266.49 crore, entering into the 200 crore club.
Raid 2
Raid 2 continued the intense narrative of its predecessor, diving deeper into corruption, power, and justice. The realistic tone and the captivating performances that were well performed in the film appealed to the audience. Supported by a strong script and interesting execution, Raid 2 earned over Rs 243.06 crore across the globe, showing that sequels can do well when they are based on good storytelling.
Housefull 5
Housefull 5 delivered exactly what the franchise is known for loud comedy, chaos, and ensemble madness. The film leaned heavily on slapstick humor and star power to attract audiences. Critics were split, but the movie was a strong business and amused regular fans. It also made between 242.80 crore to 248.80 crore globally, thus being placed in the club of 200 crore.
Final Take
The 200 crore club of 2025 highlights the wide variety of stories Hindi cinema offered audiences this year. History epics, spy thrillers, drama, and outright comedies these movies demonstrated that content coupled with theatric size could still come up with blockbuster outcomes. These films emerge as obvious champions of the box office and milestones in the history of Hindi cinema by the end of the year.
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