The battle for the 2025 box office has officially begun, and the first numbers are in! The Advance Booking data from national cinema chains is here, and it’s packed with shocking results that have the entire industry buzzing. While everyone expected big Indian films to dominate, the list has thrown some massive curveballs, setting the stage for an unpredictable and thrilling year at the movies.
The biggest news is a huge surprise from Hollywood. In a stunning turn of events, a horror film has beaten some of India’s most-awaited movies to claim the top spot. This early trend shows that 2025 is going to be a year of fierce competition between Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional cinema.
Hollywood Horror Takes The Crown
In the most jaw-dropping result, The Conjuring 4 has emerged as the king of advance bookings, selling a massive 2,27,000 tickets. It has narrowly beaten Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic, Chhaava, which stands at a very strong 2,23,000 tickets. For a Hollywood horror movie to lead over such a huge Indian production is a massive deal. The top of the chart is packed with heavyweights, including Saiyaara at 1,93,000 tickets and another Hollywood giant, Mission: Impossible 8, at 1,65,000 tickets.
The Action-Packed Face-Off: Baaghi 4 Vs. War 2
The next big surprise comes from the action genre. Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4 has pulled ahead in a tight race against the YRF Spy Universe’s biggest upcoming film. Baaghi 4 has sold an impressive 1,55,000 tickets, just edging past War 2, which has sold 1,53,000 tickets. This is a huge win for the Baaghi franchise, proving its immense popularity among the masses. Right behind them is Salman Khan’s Sikandar, which has also started strong with 1,43,000 tickets sold.
Other Big Contenders & Surprises
The list shows a great mix of films drawing audiences. Big comedy franchise Housefull 5 (94,750 tickets) and Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 (93,000 tickets) are also showing solid numbers. Some films are using smart pricing strategies to attract viewers, like Himesh Reshammiya’s Badass Ravikumar (47,500 tickets at ₹149) and Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency (26,000 tickets at ₹99). The list also features a variety of films like Akshay Kumar’s SkyForce (52,000), Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (49,750), and the Hindi version of the Tamil film Coolie (36,000), showing that audiences are excited for all kinds of cinema in 2025.
About 2025’s Biggest Films
The year 2025 is set to be a massive year for cinema, with major releases across Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional industries. Key films include the historical epic Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal, the action-thriller Baaghi 4 with Tiger Shroff, and the YRF Spy Universe installment War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
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