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 2025 : Bollywood News

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.

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

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 franchise value with the rare pairing of two powerhouse stars, translating massive pre-release buzz into footfalls across multiplexes and single screens alike.

At number three stands Ranveer Singh, whose action spectacle Dhurandhar opened to Rs. 28.6 crore. The film’s strong first-day performance reflected Ranveer’s commanding pull in mass-driven cinema, reaffirming his reputation as one of the industry’s most reliable openers when mounted on scale.

Salman Khan follows at number four with Sikandar, which registered a Rs. 27.5 crore opening day. True to form, Salman once again demonstrated that even in a crowded marketplace, his films remain a first-day event for audiences nationwide.

The fifth spot sees Akshay Kumar make his first appearance on the list with Housefull 5, which kicked off its run with Rs. 24.35 crore. The franchise factor combined with Akshay’s comic appeal ensured a robust start, especially among family audiences.

Ayushmann Khurrana secures the sixth position with Thamma, opening at Rs. 23.11 crore. The film’s performance marked one of Ayushmann’s strongest openings, signalling renewed audience enthusiasm for his brand of rooted yet commercial storytelling.

One of 2025’s biggest surprises comes next in the form of newcomer Ahaan Panday. His debut film Saiyaara opened to a solid Rs. 22 crore, landing him at number seven and instantly placing him among the year’s biggest opening-day contributors an extraordinary feat for a first-timer.

Veteran star Ajay Devgn takes the eighth spot with Raid 2, which collected Rs. 19.71 crore on its opening day. The sequel capitalised on franchise familiarity and Ajay’s stronghold in the genre, ensuring a confident start at the ticket windows.

At number nine is Rishab Shetty, whose Hindi version of Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 opened at Rs. 18.5 crore. The film’s performance highlighted the continued pan-India appetite for rooted narratives backed by strong cultural resonance.

Rounding off the top ten is Akshay Kumar once again, this time with Sky Force, which opened to Rs. 15.3 crore. With two films on the list, Akshay emerged as the only actor to feature twice, underlining both his volume-driven presence and his ability to consistently draw audiences on Day One.

Taken together, 2025’s biggest opening-day performers reinforce one undeniable truth theatrical momentum still begins with star power, scale and anticipation. Whether through legacy, franchises or fresh faces, these ten openings defined the year’s box office conversation right from the first show.

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