As of the evening of September 3, the film Mua do (Red Rain) had grossed over 458 billion VND (17.35 million USD), surpassing Tran Thanh’s The Four Guardians to become the highest-grossing Vietnamese film in 2025 to date.

Smiles behind the scenes of 'Red Rain'.

Director Dang Thai Huyen also made history as the first Vietnamese female director to achieve the 400 billion VND box office milestone.

The film’s momentum shows no sign of slowing after more than 10 days in theatres. On September 1, Red Rain earned 55 billion VND in a single day, setting a new record for the highest daily gross in Vietnamese cinema, overtaking Tran Thanh’s Mai (43.9 billion VND).

Inspired by the 81-day battle to defend Quang Tri Citadel, Red Rain is produced by the People’s Army Cinema and belongs to the war – revolution genre. According to Director Huyen, the film is a tribute to the generation who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence and freedom.

Box Office Vietnam reported a strong occupancy rate of 68.33%, with tickets selling out at many theatres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting the film’s exceptional audience appeal.

The majestic beauty of Son Doong Cave to feature in Bollywood film

This August, “Silaa,” an upcoming Bollywood action-romance film with a production budget of approximately 4 million USD, will begin filming at several iconic destinations across Viet Nam, including the world-renowned Son Doong Cave in Quang Tri Province.

 

Vietnam becomes irresistible destination for global filmmakers

Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.

 

Vietnamese film wins best picture at 22nd Asian film festival in Rome

Nguyen Thu Ha, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, attended the ceremony and received the award on behalf of the film crew.

 

Vietnamese war film "The Tunnel" sets single-day box office record

Data from Box Office Vietnam shows that, as of the end of April 7, the film reached around 80 billion VND, becoming one of the highest-grossing historical war films of all time in Vietnam. The film will certainly eclipse the 100 billion VND in the next two days.

 

Exhibition and film screenings commemorate 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has assigned the Vietnam Film Institute to work with relevant units to organise an exhibition and film screenings to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

“Don’t cry, Butterfly” wins hearts, opens Vietnamese Film Days in US

“Mua tren canh buom” (Don’t cry, Butterfly) garnered accolades at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival and won the MPA’s coveted Best Screenplay award in 2019.