Entertainment sector year-end podcast: The vibrancy and resilience of Indian cinemas in 2025

Despite the growth of OTT platforms, 2025 proved a landmark year for Indian cinemas, with box-office revenues surpassing ₹13,000 crore. Kamal Gianchandani, President of the Multiplex Association of India, explains why theatrical releases continue to matter and how a wide range of content—from big-budget spectacles to animation—has resonated with audiences. In this BusinessLine year-end podcast on the entertainment sector, hosted by Meenakshi Verma Ambwani, Gianchandani also reflects on the defining trends of 2025 and shares his outlook for the film industry in 2026.