Bollywood’s 2025 box office has delivered fireworks early, with several major releases making solid Day 1 splashes across genres—from historical dramas to action-packed entertainers and franchise comedies. Topping the list so far is Vicky Kaushal’s period epic Chaava, which opened with a phenomenal ₹31 crore, followed closely by Salman Khan’s Eid release Sikandar at ₹26 crore, and Akshay Kumar’s ensemble comedy Housefull 5 at ₹24 crore.
In a year where high-octane actioners dominate, Aamir Khan’s emotionally rooted family drama Sitaare Zameen Par has made a decent start, collecting ₹11.7 crore on Day 1 and landing at #6 among 2025’s top Hindi openers. While this figure is modest compared to Aamir’s historic openers like Dangal or PK, it’s a respectable showing given the current market tilt toward action and spectacle.
🔟 Top Hindi Day 1 Openers of 2025 (So Far):
- Chaava – ₹31 crore
- Sikandar – ₹26 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹24 crore
- Raid 2 – ₹19.25 crore
- Sky Force – ₹12.25 crore
- Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹11.7 crore
- Jaat – ₹9.5 crore
- Kesari 2 – ₹7.75 crore
- Bhool Chuk Maaf – ₹7 crore
⭐ Spotlight: Sitaare Zameen Par
Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual successor to Aamir Khan’s beloved Taare Zameen Par (2007). Despite facing stiff competition from event films, the film’s opening is bolstered by positive word-of-mouth, and the weekend collections will be crucial in defining its trajectory.
🔍 Observations:
- Vicky Kaushal’s Chaava is a career-high for the actor, powered by patriotic fervor and strong regional pull, particularly in Maharashtra.
- Salman Khan’s Sikandar is shaping up to be another Eid success, driven by AR Murugadoss’ massy storytelling.
- Akshay Kumar, with three entries (Housefull 5, Sky Force, Kesari 2), remains one of the most bankable stars despite box office fluctuations.
As we move further into the year, all eyes will be on how these films hold through the weekdays and if upcoming releases like Ramayana, Don 3, and The Raja Saab can shake up the leaderboard.
