Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films of 2025: Chhaava, Kantara Chapter 1, and More

Chhaava, an epic historical action drama, stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who must defend the Maratha Empire against Mughal forces led by Akshaye Khanna’s Emperor Aurangzeb. Rashmika Mandanna plays Yesubai, Sambhaji’s courageous wife. Based on the novel Chhava, the film chronicles Sambhaji’s daring fight against both external enemies and internal betrayal following his father’s death. After a successful theatrical run and the film crossed ₹800 crore worldwide in early 2025, Chhaava is now available for streaming on Netflix.

Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, explores the origins of the Bhuta Kola rituals and the divine spirits Panjurli and Guliga Daiva. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film also features Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, and is set in 300 CE during the Kadamba dynasty. The story follows the tribal residents of Kantara as they clash with the greedy Bangara royal family, blending mythology, action, and ancestral conflict. The film has grossed approximately ₹590 crore.

Saiyaara is a romantic drama starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, following the love story of musician Krish and poet Vaani, who faces early-onset Alzheimer's. Directed by Mohit Suri and inspired by A Moment to Remember (2004), their bond is tested as Vaani’s memories fade, but music helps them reconnect. The film grossed ₹570 crore and is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.

Mahavatar Narsimha is a Hindi animated mythological film that retells the story of Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar, featuring Aditya Raj Sharma as Hiranyakashipu and Haripriya Matta as Prahlad. The film, which grossed ₹300–325 crore globally, follows the tyrant king Hiranyakashipu, his devout son Prahlad, and the divine intervention of Narasimha. After a successful theatrical run, it is now streaming on Netflix.

War 2, released in August, is a spy action thriller starring Hrithik Roshan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as elite agents Kabir and Vikram, with Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor in key roles. The film follows their rivalry, uncovering a conspiracy involving the Kali Cartel and a corrupt official, ultimately leading to their alliance to save the nation. Despite mixed reviews and a net domestic collection of ₹303 crore, it is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.