Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again demonstrated her formidable box office power, with her latest cinematic offering 'Behind The Scenes' achieving a monumental opening weekend. The film has stormed Nigerian cinemas, crossing the ₦200 million mark in its first few days of release.
A Record-Breaking Debut for 2025
The impressive financial milestone was officially confirmed on Monday, December 15, 2025, by the film's distributor, FilmOne Entertainment. In a celebratory post on Instagram, the company announced that 'Behind The Scenes' has secured the biggest opening weekend of the year 2025. The film didn't just break one record; it shattered five distinct opening weekend records, cementing Akindele's status as a dominant force in the industry.
Beyond the revenue, the film also recorded the highest weekend admissions for 2025, with a staggering 34,548 tickets sold across the nation. FilmOne Entertainment hailed Akindele as the 'Queen of Box Office' and extended gratitude to Nigerian audiences for their overwhelming support in filling cinema halls and promoting the film through word-of-mouth.
Continuing a Stellar Box Office Legacy
This latest success is part of a remarkable and consistent winning streak for the actress and producer. Just a year prior, in December 2024, her comedy film 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' became the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of that year. It achieved this feat by earning ₦511 million in a mere 12 days after its premiere on December 13, 2024, also making it the fastest Nollywood title to cross the ₦500 million threshold.
In its first week, 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' sold over 71,700 tickets, earning ₦72 million in its opening weekend alone. Akindele's earlier blockbuster, 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga', continues to hold the crown as the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time, with total earnings exceeding ₦1.5 billion.
The Film and Its Star-Studded Cast
'Behind The Scenes' is a dramatic exploration of the hidden realities of fame in the entertainment industry. The narrative delves into the unspoken pressures, personal struggles, and the journey toward healing that often lie behind public success. The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring some of Nollywood's biggest names.
The cast includes:
- Funke Akindele
- Tobi Bakre
- Iyabo Ojo
- Uzor Arukwe
- Scarlet Gomez
- Destiny Etiko
- Uche Montana
- Ini Dima-Okojie
- Ibrahim Chatta
- Adebayo Adebowale (Mr Macaroni)
- Fausat Balogun
- Ejiro Onajaife
- Wanni and Handi Danbaki (twin sisters)
- Afeez Oyetoro
- Dele Odule
- Akinola Ayoola Kamo
FilmOne Entertainment emphasized that the film's success is a direct result of audience love and support, stating, "It’s your love that made this possible." They confirmed that 'Behind The Scenes' is still showing in cinemas nationwide, encouraging more viewers to experience the film. This new achievement solidifies Funke Akindele's unparalleled position as Nollywood's leading box office draw, consistently delivering content that resonates deeply with Nigerian moviegoers.
