BookMyShow Throwback 2025: Coldplay's Rs 649 Crore Impact, Re-Release Trend And Regional Cinema Boom
This year marked a dazzling 17% surge in live entertainment consumption as India became fixated on blockbusters, regional narratives, and stadium-shaking live gigs.
The couch officially lost the battle as India chose to step out for entertainment in 2025. The BookMyShow Throwback 2025 report is a vivid heat map of national leisure, showing that the passive impulses were replaced by intentional fun.
This year, entertainment wasn't just a distraction, it marked a dazzling 17% surge in live entertainment consumption as India became fixated on blockbusters, regional narratives, and stadium-shaking live gigs.
The Silver Screen's Renaissance: Regional Roar And Nostalgia
The cinema remained the "heart of India's cultural rhythm," but its pulse points diversified dramatically. While global heavy hitters like F1 The Movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning kept the turnstiles spinning, the undeniable breakout story was the powerful, pan-Indian ascent of regional cinema.
The report’s "Top Movies of 2025" list was a rich mosaic, featuring names like Kantara, Lokah, Siyaara, Coolie, Empuraan, and Sitaare Zameen Par, proving local narratives topped national level list.
Equally compelling was the wave of nostalgia. Iconic films didn't just re-screen, they became cherished "time capsules" that drew a staggering 58 lakh movie lovers back into theatres.
Re-releases of classics like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Interstellar powered this trend. Zooming in, Hyderabad clinched the crown as the undisputed re-release capital, while Bangalore cemented its quirky reputation for the second straight year, leading the nation with movie screenings between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
The Electric Stage: Economic Impact And Sporting Events
The energy of the crowd proved irresistible, driving live entertainment consumption up by 17% across over 34,000 events this year. This year’s biggest headline was Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres Tour in Ahmedabad. This single, massive event didn't just fill the 132,000-seater stadium, it placed India firmly on the global touring map, generating an estimated Rs 649 crores economic impact from hospitality, retail, and tourism.
Global rock-stars and show stoppers, including Guns N' Roses, Post Malone, Allen Walker, and Martin Garrix, headlined this year, setting an ambitious pace that is already guaranteed to continue in 2026 with Linkin Park, John Mayer, and Calvin Harris flying in for performances in the coming year.
In the laughter arena, stand-up comedy was a non-negotiable ticket, with Samay Raina, Zakir Khan, and Gaurav Gupta making the top picks list.
Sporting events too pulled in the crowds to stadiums. Major events like the ICC Women's World Cup, IPL, WPL, Indian Super League, and more benefited through the ticketing platform.
