In a report by TVC News, Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has once again rewritten the history books as her latest cinematic release, “Behind The Scenes,” officially became the highest-grossing Nigerian film of 2025. The movie has surpassed the staggering ₦1.77 billion mark in less than a month, solidifying her status as the “Queen of the Box Office.”
The film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, confirmed that the project broke five separate opening-weekend records. These milestones include the highest single-day gross ever recorded in Nigerian cinema history, achieved during the festive Boxing Day period.
Akindele, who both produced and starred in the film, has been vocal about the hard work involved in the production. She credited the success to her loyal fanbase and the evolving quality of Nollywood storytelling, which is increasingly attracting massive domestic audiences.
Industry experts suggest that this achievement sets a new benchmark for the industry, moving the goalposts for what is financially possible in the local market. The film’s success is expected to spur more high-budget investments into Nigerian theatrical releases throughout 2026.
* FilmOne Entertainment stated on Instagram: “Celebrating yet another incredible milestone… Behind The Scenes hits a whopping N1.77 billion.”
* The Punch noted: “Funke Akindele continues to dominate the theatrical space, proving that local stories told with high production value are what the audience craves.”
Echotitbits take:
Funke Akindele has mastered the “blockbuster” formula in Nigeria, blending relatable social themes with aggressive marketing. The implication here is a widening gap between her “A-list” productions and the rest of the industry; soon, ₦2 billion will be the new standard for success.
Source: TVC News — https://www.tvcnews.tv/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-becomes-highest-grossing-nollywood-film-of-2025-2/ February 26, 2026
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