Bollywood Year Ender 2025: Flops, Fizzles, and Future Hopes

2025 was a blockbuster rollercoaster for Bollywood! Chhaava and Sitaare Zameen Par delivered knockout punches, while Emergency and Deva barely made a dent. Sikandar, featuring the electrifying Salman Khan, pulled in 110.1 crore but left fans craving more. And War 2? A colossal letdown, flopping with 236.55 crore on a 400 crore budget. Let’s gear up for 2026, ready to rumble with real hits!

Quick rundown

2025 proved bigger budgets don't guarantee bigger box-office booms.
Emergency, though lauded, earned only Rs 18.35 crore on a Rs 60 crore budget.
Blockbuster bets like War 2, Son of Sardaar 2, and De De Pyaar De 2 underperformed.
Chhaava, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Dhurandhar stood out as the year's bright spots.
If 2026 wants a standing ovation, the industry needs sharper scripts and smarter budgets.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
South Africa Women tour of New Zealand
County Championship Division Two