The movie recorded an estimated ₦1.32 billion at the box office, with Akindele not only starring in the production but also serving as its producer and co-director. The feat further reinforced her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable and influential figures.
Closely following Akindele was actor Timini Egbuson, whose screen presence surged through appearances in two major box office successes. He featured in Gingerrr, one of the year’s top-earning ensemble films, and Reel Love, a romantic drama he also produced. The strong commercial performance of both films placed Egbuson among the most visible actors in Nigerian cinemas in 2025.
Actors Wumi Toriola and Odunlade Adekola also recorded notable box office impact during the year. Toriola played a key role in Gingerrr, while Adekola appeared in both Gingerrr and the epic drama Labake Olododo, which grossed over ₦200 million. Iyabo Ojo featured prominently in Labake Olododo as both lead actress and producer, further underscoring her relevance in commercially successful projects.
Several other actors benefited from the year’s cinema boom. Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola and Bolaji Ogunmola were part of the ensemble cast of Gingerrr, while Scarlet Gomez, Uzor Arukwe, Destiny Etiko, Ini Dima-Okojie and Mr Macaroni contributed to the success of Behind The Scenes. Ensemble casts in films such as Oversabi Aunty and Reel Love also enjoyed strong box office outings.
Overall, 2025 was marked by the dominance of ensemble-driven productions and cross-genre storytelling, allowing both established stars and emerging talents to share the spotlight. The year’s box office performance highlighted Nollywood’s growing commercial strength and the continued appeal of actors capable of drawing audiences across comedy, romance, drama and epic narratives.