'Kantara: Chapter 1' powers October box office to new heights

Entertainment Nov 28, 2025

October 2025 was huge for Indian cinemas, with box office collections hitting ₹1,680 crore—one of the best months since the pandemic.
"Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1" led the charge, pulling in ₹735 crore and making up nearly half of all ticket sales.

Big year for Indian films and regional hits

The industry overall is on a roll, with 2025's total earnings reaching around ₹8,900 crore—a solid 24% jump from last year.
Regional movies are making waves too; "Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate" just became the top-earning Gujarati film ever, showing how diverse Indian cinema is getting.