Nollywood actress, director, and producer Funke Akindele has once again rewritten the history books with her latest film, *_Behind the Scenes_*, confirming its place as one of the most successful Nigerian movies of the year.
The drama, which premiered nationwide on
December 12, 2025, has now grossed over ₦1,109,463,846 at the Nigerian box office, making it the fastest film in West Africa to cross the ₦1 billion milestone reportedly achieving this in just 17–19 days of release.
The milestone was officially confirmed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, which also revealed that _Behind the Scenes_ broke the highest single‑day gross record on Boxing Day with ₦129.5 million and maintains strong daily earnings.
This achievement extends Funke Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry: she is now the only director to have three consecutive films surpass ₦1 billion at the box office in a single year, a feat no other Nollywood filmmaker has matched. [2]
The movie explores themes of family support, responsibility, and personal boundaries, resonating deeply with audiences across cinemas nationwide.
Akindele took to social media to express her gratitude to fans, collaborators, and cinema audiences, thanking them for the overwhelming support.
With this latest success, _Behind the Scenes_ is currently the highest‑grossing Nollywood release of 2025, further cementing Funke Akindele’s reputation as Nollywood’s foremost box office queen.
