The Christmas holiday of 2025 proved to be a lucrative period for the Indian box office, with a mix of big-budget spectacles and romantic dramas drawing audiences to theatres. While the much-anticipated Prabhas-starrer Dhurandhar maintained its stronghold, new releases like Tu Meri Main Tera and the re-release of James Cameron's Avatar opened to promising numbers. The festive season provided a significant boost to overall collections across the country.
Dhurandhar Continues Its Record-Breaking Run
Prabhas's action epic Dhurandhar, directed by Prashanth Neel, showed no signs of slowing down during the Christmas period. The film, which has been shattering records since its release, added a substantial sum to its already monumental total. On its 14th day in theatres, which coincided with Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, the film collected an impressive amount, further cementing its status as a blockbuster. Industry trackers noted that the holiday allowed the film to see a significant spike in collections compared to weekdays, with packed shows reported in major metropolitan cities as well as tier-2 and tier-3 towns. The film's pan-India appeal and high-octane action sequences continue to be its biggest draw.
New Releases Make a Mark on Christmas Day
The spotlight also shone brightly on the new entrants. The romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera, starring a fresh pair of lead actors, opened to a strong 30-35% occupancy across India on its first day. The film, which promises a modern love story, managed to carve out a space for itself despite the dominance of Dhurandhar. Early reports suggest the film performed particularly well in North Indian circuits and in multiplexes, attracting a young, urban audience looking for a festive cinematic experience.
In a surprising move, the iconic sci-fi film Avatar was re-released in theatres on Christmas Day, 2025. The strategy paid off, as the James Cameron classic managed to pull in a dedicated audience, registering an occupancy of around 20-25%. This re-release was likely aimed at capitalizing on the nostalgia factor and introducing the visual marvel to a new generation of moviegoers during the holidays.
Other Contenders and Overall Box Office Health
Other films in the mix included Main Tera Tu Meri and Anaconda. While they didn't set the box office on fire, they contributed to the diverse offerings available to audiences. The overall box office ecosystem on December 25th was vibrant, demonstrating a healthy appetite for cinema among Indian audiences. The simultaneous success of a mega action film, a fresh romance, and a re-released Hollywood classic indicates a market that can support varied genres, especially during a major holiday.
The Christmas 2025 box office performance is a positive sign for the industry, suggesting robust recovery and audience engagement. All eyes will now be on how these films, especially Tu Meri Main Tera, hold up in the days following the holiday weekend. Dhurandhar is well on its path to becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, while the new releases will hope to build on their festive opening.
