Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Indian Cinema Thrives in 2025
In 2025, Indian movies did really well, making the highest amount of money ever at the box office.
A movie called Dhurandhar was super popular and made a lot of money.
People are watching movies in theaters, on TV, and on their phones.
Big stars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor have exciting new movies coming out in 2026.
Experts think 2026 will be even bigger for Indian cinema with more blockbuster hits.
The industry is growing fast and making lots of money.
Indian cinema achieved record box office revenues of ₹13,160.19 crore in 2025.
Dhurandhar was a major box office success with net collections of ₹784.50 crore.
Theatrical releases continue to thrive alongside OTT platforms and TV.
Upcoming 2026 releases include highly anticipated films like Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana, King, and Battle of Galwan.
Industry experts predict 2026 will be even bigger with more blockbuster hits and increased box office revenues.
- Who
- Indian cinema and media industry
- What
- Record-breaking box office revenues and upcoming major releases
- When
- 2025 and 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Strong audience demand and diverse content offerings
- Box Office Revenue 2025
- ₹13,160.19 crore
- Box Office Revenue (Jan-Nov 2025)
- ₹11,657 crore (18% y-o-y growth)
- Highest-Grossing Year (Previously)
- 2023 (₹12,226 crore)
- Dhurandhar's Net Collections
- ₹784.50 crore
- Projected M&E Sector Growth (2025)
- $47.2 billion at 7.8% CAGR
- Global M&E Growth Rate
- 4.2%
- OTT Consumption Shift
- From smartphones to connected TVs
- Emerging Content Format
- Micro Dramas
Sources
From resurgence of the big screen to emergence of micro-dramas: India’s M&E sector is a multi-screen ecosystem
From resurgence of the big screen to emergence of micro-dramas: India’s M&E sector is a multi-screen ecosystem
Bollywood pins hope on ‘Dhurandhar 2’, ‘Ramayana’, SRK’s ‘King’ and Salman’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ in 2026
Entertainment sector year-end podcast: The vibrancy and resilience of Indian cinemas in 2025
2025 reflects the vibrancy and resilience of Indian cinemas
