EntertainmentPosted at: Nov 7 2026 12:05AM


‘Ramayana’ opens with Rs 155 crore worldwide, sets new box-office record ahead of Diwali

Mumbai, Nov 6 (UNI) Nitesh Tiwari’s "Ramayana" has opened to a strong response at the box office, earning Rs 155 crore gross worldwide on its first day and setting a new record for an Indian film released ahead of Diwali.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, "Ramayana: Part One" was released worldwide on November 5.
Produced by Prime Focus Studios and Rocking Star Yash's Monster Mind Creations, "Ramayana: Part One" releases in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The film presents a grand cinematic rendition of the centuries-old epic of Indian culture.
The film's global opening of Rs 155 crore (approximately $1.55 billion) is being touted as the biggest opening for Indian cinema before Diwali. Previously, the highest opening day collection for films released around Diwali was Rs 40 crore (approximately $1.5 billion) and a worldwide gross of Rs 94 crore (approximately $1.4 billion).
Films releasing just before Diwali often face a challenging period as audiences are occupied with cleaning, decorating, shopping and other festive preparations. However, "Ramayana" defied this notion, attracting a large number of audiences to theatres on its opening day.
Audience enthusiasm for the film can be gauged by the fact that theatres saw strong crowds from the opening shows. With Diwali still to come, the film has already established a strong presence at the box office. Consequently, its business is expected to pick up further in the coming days.
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