Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological drama Ramayana: Part 1 arrived in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026. The film crossed Rs 500 crore at the domestic box office in its first week. It is now moving toward a Rs 1000 crore global total. The worldwide gross is Rs 934.55 crore, aided by the Diwali and Bhai Dooj festivals.
The Film Earns High Box Office Totals
The film debuted with ₹64.85 crore net in India on Thursday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, it recovered over the weekend after a 25 percent dip on Friday.
Monday was the film’s strongest day. It recorded a 91.5 percent surge to reach ₹107.50 crore net on its fifth day in theatres.
| Day | Date | India Net Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Thursday, Nov 5 | Rs 64.85 crore |
| Day 2 | Friday, Nov 6 | Rs 48.05 crore |
| Day 3 | Saturday, Nov 7 | Rs 69.80 crore |
| Day 4 | Sunday, Nov 8 | Rs 56.15 crore |
| Day 6 | Tuesday, Nov 10 | Rs 94.10 crore |
| Day 7 | Wednesday, Nov 11 | Rs 70.65 crore |
Total domestic net collections reached Rs 511.10 crore by Wednesday, Day 7. The film sold about 27.22 lakh tickets by this date.
Hindi language screenings made up about 82% of the Day 7 total. This contributed Rs 58.00 crore. Other regional earnings on Wednesday included Rs 4.50 crore from Kannada and Rs 2.75 crore from Malayalam. Telugu screenings earned Rs 2.75 crore and Tamil earned Rs 2.65 crore.
Yash Drives Regional Success
The film’s momentum spans regional territories. Yash’s portrayal of Ravana helped drive this reach. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala said Yash’s success shows how Indian cinema can cross regional and linguistic boundaries.
The film grossed Rs 20.90 crore in Kerala by Tuesday, November 10. It is the first Bollywood film to cross the Rs 20-crore gross mark in that state. This performance beat the record held by Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
IT’S A HAT-TRICK – 400 NOT OUT… #Ramayana [#Hindi version] continues to remain an unstoppable force… The film posted a massive ₹ 60 cr+ on Wednesday [Day 6], which is EXCEPTIONAL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, after recording the highest-ever *single day business* on Monday [Day 5] and… pic.twitter.com/GfFop6yzG2
The Kannada version of the film also crossed Rs 50 crore in gross collections. This is a first for a dubbed film.
Nitesh Tiwari Directs Epic Cast and Budget Details
Nitesh Tiwari directed the epic. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash plays Ravana, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana, and Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman.
Other cast members are Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chadha, Shobana, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, and Anupam Kher. Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman composed the music.
The two-part project has a reported total budget of Rs 4,000 crore. Ramayana: Part 1 is the second-fastest film to cross the Rs 500 crore domestic net mark. Dhurandhar: The Revenge reached that milestone in six days.
RAMAYANA PREMIER IN SWEDEN!🦅Extremely happy to share these visuals from the Swedish premiere of Ramayana: The Rise of Legend in Stockholm. I began my speech with a sentence in Swedish: “Jag är mycket glad att vara här i Stockholm i kväll.” — “I am very happy to be here in… pic.twitter.com/OsE7EPrhlb
Other films reached the mark more slowly. Pushpa 2: The Rule took 11 days and Jawan took 18 days.
Celebrities React to the Release
Celebrity reactions have added to the film’s social media presence.
Watched the latest version of Ramayana. As it was an epic, I went in with least expectations, as there is just so much one can tweak in a narration that even kids are aware of. I was pleasantly surprised at the fabulous presentation, the mind-blowing special effects that left me breathless with anticipation. Add to this the apt casting of the protagonists.
Hema Malini, Actress
Malini said she observed audience members “transported as they were to another period and made to participate in the events that unfolded.” She called the release a “unique experience for the Indian audience.”
Worldwide gross collections have reached Rs 934.55 crore. The film is slated to stream on JioHotstar for its digital release. This was finalized during the initial theatrical announcement.
BIGGEST-EVER TUESDAY BUSINESS… And it’s yet another GLORIOUS DAY for #Ramayana [#Hindi version]… After scoring the highest-ever single-day collection on Monday [#Diwali], the film remained unstoppable on Tuesday [Day 6] as well – setting a NEW BENCHMARK for Tuesday collections.… pic.twitter.com/MybdujpJlr
Theatrical films typically see an online release after 6 to 8 weeks. The second part of the saga is scheduled to hit theatres during Diwali 2028.
