Year Ender 2025: Regional Films That Ruled Hearts And Theatres Across India

New Delhi: 2025 was a great year for regional films for Indian cinema. Among the big-budget films of Bollywood, films in Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, and other languages ​​broke earning records and won hearts. According to Deccan Herald's year-end report, audiences appreciated authentic local stories—cultural roots worked more than pan-India marketing. Small-budget films reached the Rs 100 crore club and gave new hope to the industry.

Let's take a look at those regional gems that remained in the hearts of the audience throughout the year.

Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra - Malayalam

This Malayalam film was the most talked about release of the year. The large-scale fantasy, visual storytelling, and ambition surprised everyone. Kalyani Priyadarshan is in the lead, and Dulquer Salmaan produced it. Attracted audiences outside the genre. Praise for the visuals and scale—new heights for Malayalam cinema. The audience called it the best example of genre-driven cinema.

Su From So-Kannada

Monumental success for the Kannada industry. Directed by JP Thuminad, with Raj B Shetty in the lead. Authentic cultural storytelling won hearts. Entry into the Rs 100 crore global club, the highest-grossing Sandalwood film of the year. It became a surprise hit in the Quiet Year. Word of mouth and repeat footfalls did wonders.

Lalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate - Gujarati

All-time blockbuster of Gujarati cinema. 100 crore earned on just a 50 lakh budget. Devotional drama, culturally grounded story. The audience called it a cultural phenomenon. Family audiences filled the theaters; religious appeal did wonders. Big milestone for the Gujarati industry.

Saukhan Saukhane 2 - Punjabi

Sargun Mehta starred and produced. Big theatrical success of Punjabi. Strong word of mouth, repeat footfalls. Sargun's box office reliability was proven. Family and emotions are connected.

Dashavatar - Marathi

A big hit of Marathi cinema. Classic mythology and modern cinematic flair. The Sophisticated Tech of Spiritual Heritage. Praised for its ambitious scope and thematic complexity. Good run in theaters.

Raktabeej 2- Bengali

Where blockbusters did not come in the Bengali industry, this sequel shone. Strong resonance in the districts of West Bengal. One of the most successful movies of the year.

Regional cinema brought a cultural renaissance in 2025. Audiences chose genuine local narratives over pan-India hype. Local Routes Drive Modern Box Office. These films prove that a good story can break the language barrier. Which was your favorite regional hit?