‘Behind The Scenes’, a Nollywood drama produced by Funke Akindele, has emerged as the highest grossing Nigerian film of 2025, raking in ₦1.32 billion at the box office.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the rankings was compiled by FilmOne Entertainment and released on its official Instagram page.
‘Gingerr’, a comedy drama that enjoyed strong audience reception nationwide, secured the second position with a gross of ₦522 million.
‘Oversabi Aunty’, a family comedy that resonates strongly with cinema audiences, claimed the third spot after grossing ₦480 million, while epic fantasy drama, ‘Ori: The Rebirth’, ranked fourth with ₦419 million in box office earnings.
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‘Reel Love’, a romantic drama that explores relationships and modern love, placed fifth with ₦356 million, while historical epic ‘Iyálọ́dé’ followed in sixth position by earning ₦306 million.
‘Labake Olododo’, a period drama inspired by Yoruba folklore, occupied the seventh position with ₦264 million, while comedy fantasy, ‘Owambe Thieves’, took the eighth spot after grossing ₦205 million.
‘The Herd’, a socially conscious drama that highlights conflict and survival, secured the ninth position with ₦193 million in ticket sales.
Rounding off the top 10 is ‘Abanisetẹ: The Ancestor’, a historical drama that grossed ₦164 million, reflecting continued audience interest in culturally rooted storytelling.
FilmOne Entertainment wrote: “2025 was a big year for Nollywood!
“We experienced truly authentic stories told by some of the best talents and industry professionals and of course stories our audiences enjoyed and connected with.
“Naija to the world truly!”
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