‘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 (NAN) 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.
‘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.
