Box Office: Not Chhaava, But This Malayalam Film Is The Most Profitable Indian Film Of 2025!

Box Office: This Malayalam Thriller Is Ahead Of Chhaava To Be The Most Profitable Indian Film Of 2025
Box Office: This Malayalam Thriller Is Ahead Of Chhaava To Be The Most Profitable Indian Film Of 2025 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Chhaava has stunned everyone with its performance on the Indian box office. Released amid buzz, the film surpassed every prediction and emerged as an all-time blockbuster. Even by way of ROI (return on investment), the Vicky Kaushal starrer has raked in impressive numbers. Still, it has didn’t grab the highest spot as Asif Ali’s Malayalam thriller graces the throne like a boss. Keep reading for an in depth report on essentially the most profitable movies of 2025!

Chhaava mints over 300% returns!

Chhaava is a mega-hit, and within the span of 26 days, it has achieved several milestones. Reportedly, it’s made on a budget of 130 crores. Against this cost, it has earned 543.89 crores*, thus yielding an ROI of 413.89 crores. Calculated further using the ‘ROI/Budget*100 = ROI%’ formula, the film has amassed 318.37% returns.

Rekhachithram is essentially the most profitable Indian film of 2025!

Despite 318.37% returns, Chhaava has didn’t grab the highest spot as the largest Malayalam hit of 2025, Rekhachithram, is roaring at the highest. It was reportedly made on a minimal budget of 6 crores, and against this cost, it earned 27 crores on the Indian box office. So, it enjoyed an ROI of 21 crores, which equals 350% returns.

To be at the highest, the Vicky Kaushal starrer might want to cross 350% returns, and that may occur once it earns 586 crores on the Indian box office. So, it needs 42.11 crores more to beat Rekhachithram. Let’s see if the Bollywood historical drama gets there.

Take a have a look at essentially the most profitable Indian movies on the Indian box office in 2025:

Rekhachithram:

  • Budget- 6 crores | Collection- 27 crores | ROI- 21 crores | ROI%- 350%

Chhaava:

  • Budget- 130 crores | Collection- 543.89 crores | ROI- 413.89 crores | ROI%- 318.37%

Sankranthiki Vasthunam:

  • Budget- 50 crores | Collection- 186.90 crores | ROI- 136.90 crores | ROI%- 273.80%

Ponman:

  • Budget- 3 crores | Collection- 9.97 crores | ROI- 6.97 crores | ROI%- 232.33%

Madha Gaja Raja:

  • Budget- 15 crores | Collection- 48.70 crores | ROI- 33.70 crores | ROI%- 224.66%

Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.

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