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YRF's 2025: Blockbuster Success & Costly Flops
2 Jan
Summary
- Saiyaara became an All Time Blockbuster, earning Rs. 337.78 crore.
- War 2, despite high collections, was a theatrical flop due to costs.
- YRF's global reach remained strong with significant overseas earnings.
In 2025, Yash Raj Films navigated a year of contrasting box office fortunes. Saiyaara emerged as an 'All Time Blockbuster,' securing the third-highest India gross for the year with Rs. 337.78 crore nett. Conversely, War 2, despite its Rs. 185.13 crore nett collection, was classified as a flop, underscoring the critical role of economics beyond sheer revenue in today's film industry.
YRF's international performance showcased its global scalability. Saiyaara grossed $19.73 million overseas, ranking second for the year, while War 2 added $9.45 million, making it the fourth highest. These figures reinforced YRF's strong brand visibility and theatre support abroad, ensuring a meaningful global business even when domestic outcomes varied.
The year concluded with Rs. 882.45 crore worldwide gross from YRF's two releases, driven primarily by Saiyaara's success. War 2 served as a cautionary tale about franchise films when economics and audience reception misalign. YRF's distribution prowess and event film capabilities remain intact, but the challenge lies in translating scale into decisive profitability in the post-pandemic era.
