2025 Recap: From Chhaava to Saiyaara to Dhurandhar, Vicky Kaushal, Ahaan Panday & Ranveer Singh top 10 celebrities who ruled India Box Office starts in 2025
If total box office defines longevity, opening day numbers reveal something even more crucial star power in its purest form. In 2025, theatrical openings once again proved that the first day remains Bollywood’s most decisive battleground, setting the tone for a film’s commercial fate. From historical epics and franchise juggernauts to mass entertainers and breakout debuts, the year’s top 10 biggest opening-day earners underline who truly pulled audiences into cinemas on Day One. Claiming the top spot is Vicky Kaushal, whose period epic Chhaava delivered the biggest opening of the year with an impressive Rs. 33.10 crore. The film’s thunderous start not only marked Vicky’s career-best opening but also confirmed his transition into a bona fide opening-day star, driven by scale, content and mounting audience trust. Hot on his heels is War 2 , featuring Hrithik Roshan alongside Jr. NTR, which stormed the box office with a Rs. 29 crore opening. The much-anticipated sequel combined franch...