Mumbai, April 24 -- After years of dominance by action spectacles, massive franchises, and high-octane visual effects, the Indian box office is witnessing a heartening return to its roots. Romance and intense love stories are making a definitive comeback, proving that emotional depth and relationship driven storytelling remain a cornerstone of cinematic success.

The commercial trajectory of the genre highlights a massive shift in audience appetite. In 2023 and 2024, the industry saw only 4 romantic releases each year, which contributed a modest 10% to the annual box office. However, 2025 marked a turning point as the number of romantic films surged to 10. This increase nearly doubled the genre's contribution to approximately 20% of the t...