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India's Box Office Hits $1.48 Billion: Hindi Films Dominate

1/16/2026

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India's box office reached $1.48 billion in 2025, a record per Ormax Media.
The Hindi film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest-grossing Hindi film at $105.25 million.
Original Hindi films accounted for 93% of market, as the share of dubbed South Indian films fell to 7%.
Thirty-seven titles crossed $110 million, with international films rising 49% in earnings.
Admissions declined 6% to 832 million as ticket prices rose 20%.

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India's box office reached $1.48 billion in 2025, a record per Ormax Media.
The Hindi film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest-grossing Hindi film at $105.25 million.
Original Hindi films accounted for 93% of market, as the share of dubbed South Indian films fell to 7%.
Thirty-seven titles crossed $110 million, with international films rising 49% in earnings.
Admissions declined 6% to 832 million as ticket prices rose 20%.