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'Ramayana' Storms Box Office, Outpaces 'Dhurandhar' With Strong Day 1 Opening Earnings

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the mythological epic Ramayana made a roaring start by collecting ₹32.81 crore net in India by 4 PM on its opening day, outpacing early comparisons.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

'Ramayana' Storms Box Office, Outpaces 'Dhurandhar' With Strong Day 1 Opening Earnings
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In Brief

  1. The film hauled ₹32.81 crore net in India by 4 PM on its opening day, according to data from Sacnilk.
  2. It surpassed the ₹28 crore day-one collection amassed by Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.
  3. The Hindi version led overall ticket sales, supported by robust regional contributions including ₹3.91 crore from the Kannada version and ₹2.98 crore from the Telugu version by the afternoon milestone.
  4. The film features high-profile performances, including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.

Strong Domestic Debut Captivates Audiences

The highly anticipated theatrical release of Ramayana has launched to a massive response across domestic markets. Tracking data highlighted rapid ticket sales through morning and afternoon screenings, driving collections to ₹32.81 crore net across India by mid-afternoon.

The early earnings safely put it ahead of the benchmark set by Dhurandhar, which recorded ₹28 crore on its respective first day. Audiences turned out in large numbers across multiple territories, capitalizing on the festive release window.

Multilingual Reach and Regional Performance

Released globally in multiple languages including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, Ramayana demonstrated balanced multi-state traction.

While the Hindi version anchored the bulk of the box office numbers, regional iterations recorded healthy contributions. The Kannada version pulled in ₹3.91 crore, closely followed by the Telugu version at ₹2.98 crore during the early tracking hours, reflecting strong pan-Indian anticipation for the project.

Significance and Market Outlook

The strong initial numbers underline the immense commercial viability of large-scale mythological adaptations when paired with premier ensemble casts and high production values. Trade analysts note that the film's holiday release window offers a favorable runway for sustainable box office momentum over the upcoming weekend.

Next Steps

Box office watchers will monitor late-evening occupancies and final figures to gauge whether the film can maintain its trajectory heading into the critical weekend and holiday frames.

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