Top 10 Hindi Opening Days of 2025: Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Grabs Sixth Spot; Chhaava Still Reigns Supreme

Here’s a breakdown of the Top 10 Hindi Net Openers of 2025 (India):

Rank Film Opening Day (Net)

1 Chhaava Rs 29.50 crore

2 Sikandar Rs 25 crore

3 Housefull 5 Rs 22 crore

4 Raid 2 Rs 19 crore

5 Sky Force Rs 13.75 crore

6 Sitaare Zameen Par Rs 10.50 crore

7 Jaat Rs 9 crore

8 Kesari Chapter 2 Rs 7.50 crore

9 Bhool Chuk Maaf Rs 6 crore

10 Deva Rs 5.25 crore

Film-Wise Performance Overview

1. Chhaava

Starring Vicky Kaushal and directed by Laxman Utekar, this historical drama based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj took a thunderous start at Rs 29.50 crore, making it the biggest Hindi opener of 2025. The film turned out to be a blockbuster with sustained momentum.

2. Sikandar

Salman Khan’s Eid release, directed by AR Murugadoss, managed a strong Rs 25 crore opening. However, negative reviews affected its long-term performance despite the festive boost.

3. Housefull 5

Returning with his comedy franchise, Akshay Kumar delivered a Rs 22 crore opener. With an ensemble cast and festival release timing, the film performed well at the box office and is expected to close in the Rs 160–170 crore range.

4. Raid 2

Ajay Devgn, alongside Vaani Kapoor, returned to his investigative avatar in this sequel, which opened to Rs 19 crore and enjoyed a consistent run, ending with over Rs 165 crore in collections.

5. Sky Force

Starring Akshay Kumar and newcomer Veer Pahariya, the patriotic drama earned Rs 13.75 crore on Day 1. Despite Akshay’s performance being praised, the film's overall box office take was moderate.

6. Sitaare Zameen Par

This spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par marks Aamir Khan’s comeback in a lead role and collected Rs 10.50 crore on opening day. With strong word of mouth, the emotional sports drama is expected to hold well during its theatrical run.

7. Jaat

Featuring Sunny Deol in a massy role, the film scored Rs 9 crore on Day 1. It connected strongly with single-screen audiences and ended its run with Rs 85 crore.

8. Kesari Chapter 2

Another Akshay Kumar release, this sequel to the war epic Kesari began with Rs 7.50 crore. While it didn’t have a massive opening, it managed a respectable lifetime total of over Rs 90 crore.

9. Bhool Chuk Maaf

Starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, this quirky dramedy earned Rs 6 crore on Day 1. Though not a blockbuster, it found its niche with urban audiences.

10. Deva

Shahid Kapoor’s action thriller had a disappointing opening with Rs 5.25 crore and wrapped up its theatrical run with just Rs 35 crore, marking a rare miss for the actor.

What’s Next?

With the second half of 2025 loaded with releases from Ranbir Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, and Ranveer Singh, the race for the biggest opener is far from over. The next big contender for a spot on this list could be Ramayana: Part 1, Singham Again, or Pushpa 2 (Hindi dubbed).

Disclaimer: Box office numbers are approximate and sourced from multiple trade channels. While not officially certified, they reflect industry trends accurately.