Dhurandhar, other Hindi films fuel PVR INOX's 166% Q3 growth, deliver Rs 96 crore net profit

Hindi Box Office delivered its strongest year ever, with collections of over Rs 5,500 crore, representing an 18% year-on-year growth.

• PVR INOX posted Rs 95.7 crore profit in Q3 FY26, up 166.5% from last year
• Indian box office hit ₹13,395 crore in 2025; 37 films crossed ₹100 crore mark.
• Hindi, Hollywood, and regional cinema achieved record growth and box office success.

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India's top multiplex chain PVR INOX reported Rs 95.7 crore profit in December quarter of FY26, up 166.5 percent from Rs 35.9 crore in Q3 FY25. The company reported total income of Rs 1919.6 crore versus Rs 1759.1 crore during the same period a year ago.

Calendar year 2025 marked a historic milestone for the Indian theatrical industry, emerging as the highest-grossing year ever with total box office collections of Rs 13,395 crore—representing a 32% increase over pre-pandemic levels and an 13% year-on-year growth. The year also witnessed 37 movies crossing the 100 crore box office mark, the highest ever in a single year, reinforcing the depth, resilience and long-term relevance of the theatrical medium in India.

Original Hindi language films contributed substantially to the growth. Hindi Box Office delivered its strongest year ever, with collections of over Rs 5,500 crore, representing an 18% year-on-year growth. This performance was supported by a healthier genre mix and more consistent release slate led by a few large tentpole releases including Dhurandhar, which has emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time with cumulative box office of Rs 1,000 crore.

Hollywood staged a strong recovery in India with 49% YoY growth, delivering its best post pandemic year and 2nd best year ever after 2019 with box office collections of INR 1,403 crore, supported by a stronger and more consistent content slate.

Regional cinema continued to strengthen its contribution, with the regional box office growing 4%

YoY to an all-time high of Rs 6,488 crore. Gujarati cinema recorded a sharp 188% growth led by Laalo: Krishna Sada Sahaayate, while Kannada cinema grew 74% driven by Kantara: Chapter 1 and Su from So.

Malayalam cinema crossed the INR 1,000 crore milestone for the second consecutive year, underscoring its strong content credibility and loyal audience base. “With a strong content slate ahead, a capital-light expansion strategy, and a significantly strengthened balance sheet, we believe PVR INOX is entering its next phase of sustainable growth. Our focus remains on delighting consumers, driving footfalls through innovation, and creating enduring value for our shareholders,” said Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX.