If 2025 proved anything decisively, it was that Indian cinema’s reach has never been more global. The year witnessed several films transcend domestic success and make a powerful impact overseas, turning strong opening-day momentum into massive worldwide lifetime numbers. From action spectacles and historical epics to emotional dramas and franchise entertainers, the Top 10 highest worldwide grossers of 2025 underline how scale, storytelling and star power aligned on a global stage.
2025 Recap: Rs. 1164 crore and counting, Dhurandhar, Chhaava and Saiyaara lead Bollywood films that ruled the global box office in 2025
Dominating the worldwide box office by a massive margin is Dhurandhar. The Ranveer Singh-led action spectacle opened strongly in India with Rs. 28.6 crore on Day One and went on to post a staggering Rs. 1164.05 crore worldwide. With sustained footfalls across domestic and international markets, the film emerged as the undisputed global blockbuster of the year.
Following closely is Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic Chhaava, which combined a record-breaking India opening of Rs. 33.10 crore with extraordinary overseas traction. The film closed its worldwide run at an impressive Rs. 797.34 crore, cementing its position as one of the most successful Indian films globally in 2025.
At number three stands Saiyaara, the romantic drama that turned into a phenomenon. Opening at Rs. 22 crore in India, the Ahaan Panday-led film enjoyed exceptional word of mouth not just domestically but also internationally, culminating in a worldwide gross of Rs. 579.23 crore an extraordinary achievement for a debut-led project.
The fourth position belongs to War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan alongside Jr. NTR. The action sequel stormed the box office with a Rs. 29 crore opening day in India and went on to collect Rs. 303.22 crore worldwide, reaffirming the franchise’s global appeal.
Occupying the fifth spot is Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par. The film opened to Rs. 15.67 crore and relied on emotional storytelling and audience goodwill to steadily build its global total to Rs. 266.49 crore, marking a strong worldwide comeback for the actor.
Next on the list is Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2. Opening at Rs. 19.71 crore in India, the sequel sustained well across international circuits to post a worldwide gross of Rs. 243.06 crore, benefiting from franchise familiarity and consistent audience interest.
The seventh spot is claimed by Housefull 5. The Akshay Kumar-led comedy franchise opened at Rs. 24.35 crore and wrapped up its worldwide theatrical run with Rs. 242.8 crore, once again proving the enduring international appeal of broad, family-friendly entertainers.
Salman Khan’s Sikandar follows at number eight. The film registered a solid Rs. 27.5 crore opening day and went on to collect Rs. 176.18 crore worldwide, reinforcing Salman’s continued pull across overseas markets.
At number nine is Ayushmann Khurrana’s Thamma. Opening at Rs. 23.11 crore, the film found steady support internationally and concluded its worldwide run at Rs. 169.75 crore, marking one of the actor’s strongest global performances.
Rounding off the top ten is Sky Force. The Akshay Kumar-led action drama opened to Rs. 15.3 crore in India and went on to gross Rs. 168.88 crore worldwide, ensuring the actor featured twice among the year’s biggest global earners.
Taken together, the Top 10 worldwide grossers of 2025 reflect a year where Indian cinema not only opened big at home but travelled far beyond its borders. With content-backed spectacles and emotionally resonant stories driving repeat viewership, 2025 firmly reinforced Bollywood’s growing stature on the global box office map.
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