New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Indian film industry has witnessed a monumental shift in box-office dynamics. It was a year where historical epics, gritty spy thrillers, and a surprising resurgence of the romantic musical all vied for supremacy.

For the first time in history, five distinct films (spanning original Hindi, Kannada-dubbed, and Tamil-dubbed productions) smashed through the prestigious Rs.500 crore global milestone, collectively contributing over Rs.3,400 crore to the industry's coffers.

Worldwide Gross: Rs.852.26 Crore

This prequel to Rishab Shetty's 2022 phenomenon shattered the "sophomore slump" myth by becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.

While rooted in Kannada folklore, its ...