Hyderabad, Dec. 21 -- Bollywood cinema in 2025 showed clear signs of growth and recovery after a shaky few years. Audiences returned to theatres for films that offered scale, emotion, and entertainment. Movies like Chhaava proved that well-mounted historical dramas still have strong pull, especially when backed by solid storytelling and performances.

Commercial entertainers also made a strong impact. Housefull 5 delivered big numbers by sticking to mass-friendly comedy, while Saiyaara connected with audiences through music and emotion. At the same time, Dhurandhar emerged as one of the biggest successes of the year, driven by star power, scale, and strong word of mouth.

These films showed that Bollywood is slowly finding its balance aga...