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Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman, who has faced intense scrutiny over his recent remarks on Chhaava and communalism in Bollywood, has indicated that he is ready to move past the controversy. The musician addressed the issue during an interaction with Noise and Grains, the organisers of his upcoming Wonderment Tour in Chennai, and suggested that…
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava ruled the box office for a large part of 2025 before Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ broke the film’s record in December. While the historical drama emerged as a blockbuster, it also sparked heated debate over its portrayal of Maratha icon Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Now, composer A R Rahman who…
Akshaye Khanna has emerged as one of the biggest box-office success stories of 2025, powered by two massive releases—Chhaava and Dhurandhar. With both films delivering extraordinary theatrical numbers, the actor has now entered a rare commercial league previously dominated by the Khans. Chhaava and Dhurandhar deliver historic box-office numbers Akshaye began the year with Chhaava,…
2025 turned out to be one of the most polarising years for Bollywood at the box office. While a handful of films rewrote records and reaffirmed theatrical faith, several big-ticket releases failed to justify their budgets. From historic blockbusters to surprising underperformers, here’s a detailed look at how Hindi cinema fared theatrically in 2025. Dhurandhar…
2025 proved to be a landmark year for both Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh, with the two actors delivering some of their most talked-about performances. Vicky left a strong impact with his powerful turn as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Laxman Utekar’s ‘Chhaava’, while Ranveer impressed audiences and critics alike with his role as an Indian…
Bollywood’s 2025 box office saw a major shift. Original films like Chhaava, Saiyaara, and Mahavatar Narsimha triumphed over sequels. These movies delivered powerful stories and genuine emotion, resonating with audiences. This success signals a change, proving that strong content and audience connection are now more important than brand recall or franchise appeal. In a year…
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar achieved a massive opening weekend, raking in ₹103 crore. While impressive, it fell short of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, the year’s biggest Hindi film opener with ₹116.5 crore. Dhurandhar’s strong performance, especially overseas, marks it as the third-highest weekend opener of 2025, trailing only Chhaava and War 2. Ranveer Singh’s spy…
Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has shattered box office records, achieving the highest 7th-weekend collection of 2025. Outperforming Bollywood’s Chhaava significantly, Laalo earned Rs 9.95 crore in its seventh weekend alone. This modest-budget regional film’s extraordinary endurance and audience love have redefined success in Indian cinema. In an unprecedented streak of dominance, the…
Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, outperforming Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava with a staggering Rs 24.40 crore in its sixth week. This modest-budget regional success, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and cultural resonance, demonstrates remarkable staying power, drawing family audiences and repeat viewers, marking a historic moment for Gujarati…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ has been running in theatres for over a month now, and the film continues to hold steady despite several new releases. Even after its OTT debut, the movie is still drawing audiences to cinemas, managing to stand strong against titles like ‘Baahubali: The Epic’, ‘Thamma’, ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ and…
