In 2025 the Bollywood makes a great movies. A lot of new Hindi movies are making the most money ever. Some are stories from history, some are full of action, some are funny—all kinds of movies are finding big love from audiences. Here are the top musicals that released in 2025 and are smashing records. See Top 10 Most Watched Web Series in 2025 (So Far!)
Chhaava
Type: Historical action movie
Where did it come out: February 14, 2025
What happened:
- This movie shows the real life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a brave king from Maharashtra.
- Vicky Kaushal plays the role of the king. The movie had strong emotions, big scenes, and touching songs.
- It earned between ₹783 crore and ₹807 crore all over the world, making it the biggest hit of 2025 so far
- In India alone, it crossed ₹500 crore within 25 days, the first Hindi movie to do this in 2025
- By day 25, its total was ₹705 crore worldwide
Why it broke records:
People loved its true story, strong acting, and big battle scenes. Especially viewers in Maharashtra felt a strong connection. It ran for weeks and did huge numbers .
Sky Force
Type: Action drama (airstrike story)
Release date: January 24, 2025
What happened:
- This movie is about India’s 1st airstrike in the 1965 Indo‑Pakistan war. Akshay Kumar plays the role of real pilot.
- It crossed approx ₹100 crore worldwide in just one week
- Approx collection: ₹144–168 crore
Why audiences loved it:
They show their interest in patriotic thrillers. The air battle scenes were exciting and the story made them feel proud.
Side note from fans:
Some people online think the real box-office numbers might be less—but overall, it had a big opening .
Raid 2
Type: Crime thriller
Release date: May 1, 2025
What happened:
- This is the sequel to the popular movie Raid. Ajay Devgn play a role of brave IRS officer Amay Patnaik.
- It collected around ₹219–241 crore worldwide, making it the #3 highest-grossing Hindi film so far in 2025
Why it did well:
People like watching good suspense, fast police action, and Ajay’s strong performance. The story kept them on edge.
Housefull 5
Type: Comedy-thriller
Release date: June 6, 2025
What happened:
- This is the 5th movie in the famous seasons of Housefull. Akshay Kumar leads a big group of actors. Housefull also has 4 seasons already.
- It earn approx ₹87 crore in just 3 days, and ₹127 crore in the first week
- By day 8, it reached ₹200 crore worldwide, passing Sikandar
- Now, it is the #2 Hindi hit of 2025, just after Chhaava
Why it struck gold:
This series is full of jokes, slapstick, and fun surprises. This time, they added a murder mystery, so people laughed and got excited with the twist.
Sikandar
Type: Action masala
Release date: March 30, 2025
What happened:
- Salman Khan stars in this movie about action, drama, and family bonds.
- It made about ₹176–177 crore worldwide, becoming one of the top 5 Hindi hits of the year so far
Why fans loved it:
Big action scenes and Salman’s stardom never go wrong. It had a strong start and kept steady collections
Kesari Chapter 2
Type: Courtroom drama
Release date: April 18, 2025
What happened:
- A follow-up to Kesari. Akshay Kumar plays a role of a lawyer in a court case about the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.
- It earned ₹142–144 crore worldwide
- But trade analysts say it didn’t do great compared to its ₹150 crore cost .
Why it was interesting:
The first Kesari was well-liked. People came expecting strong acting and emotional scenes, but it faced tough competition.
Why 2025 is Special for Bollywood
- All kinds of movies – people loved historical dramas, airstrike action, crime thrillers, comedy, court drama.
- Sequels and big series – Raid 2, Housefull 5, Kesari Chapter 2 had ready fans.
- Patriotic thrillers – Movies like Sky Force and Chhaava made people feel proud and excited in theatres.
- Star power meets with the best story – Even big actors need best stories. Vicky kaushal, Akshay kumar, Ajay devgan, and Salman khan had best scripts.
- Movie-going is back – After years of small screens, the crowd returned to theatres in 2025 for big fun.
Quick Money Table
| Movie | Type | Worldwide Money | Rank in 2025 |
| Chhaava | Historical action | ₹783–807 crore | #1 |
| Housefull 5 | Comedy-thriller | ₹200+ crore | #2 Hindi |
| Raid 2 | Crime-thriller | ₹219–241 crore | #3 Hindi |
| Sikandar | Action | ₹176–177 crore | #4 Hindi |
| Sky Force | Action-drama | ₹144–168 crore | #5 Hindi |
| Kesari 2 | Courtroom drama | ₹142–144 crore | #6 Hindi |
What’s Next?
The year is still very excited. More movies are waiting for release, such as:
- Golmaal 5 (comedy)
- Go Goa Gone 2 (zombie comedy)
- Malang 2 (thriller with love story)
Final Words
Bollywood in 2025 is doing its best ! People are watching all kinds of movies. Big stories, big actors, strong drama, and laughter—everything is working.
Some of the top films are:
- Big history with feelings – Chhaava
- Patriotic air fight – Sky Force
- Smart police story – Raid 2
- Funny with mystery – Housefull 5
- Strong action – Sikandar
- Serious court fight – Kesari 2
