In a year that rewrote cinema records and redefined star power, Bakre towered above his peers, pulling in a jaw-dropping ₦1.438 BILLION in ticket sales more than any other Nigerian actor this year. From Red Circle to Behind The Scenes, Bakre didn’t just appear on screen—he printed money.
Mr Macaroni Turns Laughter Into ₦1.3bn Gold.
Right behind him is skit-to-screen sensation Debo Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, who proved that comedy clout can convert to cinema dominance. His films smashed expectations, raking in ₦1.362 billion and locking him in at number two.
Once known for viral catchphrases, Mr Macaroni is now a certified box office heavyweight.
Odunlade, Timini, Ezuronye: Nollywood’s Money Men
Veteran star Odunlade Adekola stormed into third place with ₦640 million, reminding fans and producers—that his name still sells tickets nationwide.
Mike Ezuronye (₦507m) and Timini Egbuson (₦457m) followed closely, with Timini’s stylish, youth-driven films proving irresistible to cinema-going Gen Z and millennials.
Legends, Crowd-Pullers and Shock Entries
From Muyiwa Ademola’s steady dominance to Daniel Etim’s consistent run and Wale Ojo’s scene-stealing performances, the list shows Nollywood firing on all cylinders.
Perhaps most surprising is the appearance of Zubby Michael, whose ₦205m haul secured the 10th spot proof that fan loyalty still counts at the box office.
TOP 10 HIGHEST-GROSSING ACTORS OF 2025
Tobi Bakre – ₦1.438bn
Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni) – ₦1.362bn
Odunlade Adekola – ₦640m
Mike Ezuronye – ₦507m
Timini Egbuson – ₦457m
Muyiwa Ademola – ₦419m
Daniel Etim – ₦418m
Wale Ojo – ₦345m
Tayo Faniran – ₦264m
Zubby Michael – ₦205m
Nollywood Has Entered Its Billion-Naira Era
Compiled by FilmOne Entertainment using the Nigeria Box Office Year Book, the rankings focus on lead actors in films released in 2025, each grossing over ₦20 million by December 31, 2025.
Industry watchers say the list confirms one brutal truth: Nollywood stardom is no longer about hype it’s about who can sell cinema tickets.
And in 2025, Tobi Bakre sold the most. Period.
Source: FilmOne Entertainment / Nigeria Box Office Year Book (2025)
Box office figures compiled from official Nigerian cinema earnings data, tracking lead actors in films released in 2025 with individual movie grosses exceeding ₦20 million as of December 31, 2025.
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