Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 has bounced back strongly at the box office. After witnessing a decline on Friday, the mythological epic registered an excellent turnaround on Saturday, coinciding with Choti Diwali. The film recorded its biggest single-day business so far, comfortably surpassing its opening-day performance.
Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the film has been attracting audiences across multiple language markets. Its Hindi version has been particularly important to the overall India business, and the latest trend suggests that the Friday slowdown has not affected its momentum.
The overseas performance has also remained impressive. With international markets contributing significantly to its worldwide business, the film has made substantial progress during its first three days. However, the biggest test is still ahead, as the Diwali holiday period could provide another major boost.
Ramayana Part 1 Day 3 Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net | India Gross | Shows | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹64.85 Crore | ₹77.50 Crore | 25,200 | 36.0% |
| Day 2 (Friday) | ₹48.05 Crore | ₹57.30 Crore | 23,316 | 28.9% |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | ₹69.80 Crore | ₹83.45 Crore | 23,696 | 41.3% |
| Total (3 Days) | ₹182.70 Crore | ₹218.25 Crore | 72,212 | – |
Ramayana Part 1 collected ₹69.80 crore net in India on Saturday, registering a remarkable 45.3% jump over Friday’s ₹48.05 crore. More importantly, the film comfortably surpassed its opening-day collection of ₹64.85 crore, recording its biggest single-day total so far.
With this, the film’s three-day India net collection has reached ₹182.70 crore. Its India gross collection stands at ₹218.25 crore, while the overseas gross has reached ₹165.75 crore.
The Hindi version continues to lead the domestic business with a three-day net collection of ₹136 crore. Kannada has contributed ₹18.70 crore, followed by Telugu with ₹16.75 crore. Tamil and Malayalam have added ₹6.60 crore and ₹4.65 crore, respectively.
| Language | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Total (3 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | ₹47.50 Crore | ₹35.50 Crore | ₹53.00 Crore | ₹136.00 Crore |
| Kannada | ₹7.25 Crore | ₹5.15 Crore | ₹6.30 Crore | ₹18.70 Crore |
| Telugu | ₹6.00 Crore | ₹4.75 Crore | ₹6.00 Crore | ₹16.75 Crore |
| Tamil | ₹2.60 Crore | ₹1.50 Crore | ₹2.50 Crore | ₹6.60 Crore |
| Malayalam | ₹1.50 Crore | ₹1.15 Crore | ₹2.00 Crore | ₹4.65 Crore |
| Total | ₹64.85 Crore | ₹48.05 Crore | ₹69.80 Crore | ₹182.70 Crore |
The film has been screened across 72,212 shows in India during its first three days. The Saturday growth is particularly encouraging because it indicates that the film has recovered after the pre-Diwali slowdown on Friday.
Kannada has also maintained a solid trend, with its three-day total reaching ₹18.70 crore. The Telugu version has accumulated ₹16.75 crore, while Tamil and Malayalam have contributed ₹6.60 crore and ₹4.65 crore, respectively.
Together, these markets have helped the film build a strong India total. The performance across languages will remain important as the film enters the crucial Diwali holiday period.
Worldwide Collection Approaches ₹400 Crore
| Market | Collection (3 Days) |
|---|---|
| India Net | ₹182.70 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹218.25 Crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹165.75 Crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹384.00 Crore |
| Overseas Share | 43.2% |
The overseas business has played a major role in the film’s impressive worldwide performance. With an overseas gross of ₹165.75 crore, international markets have contributed approximately 43.2% of its worldwide collection. The India gross currently stands at ₹218.25 crore, taking the worldwide gross to ₹384 crore. This means the film is now approaching another major worldwide milestone.
The international contribution is particularly significant for a film of this scale. Its mythological subject and ensemble cast have helped it attract attention beyond the domestic market.
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The worldwide performance also gives the film a strong early position as it heads into the extended Diwali holiday period. If the domestic markets maintain their Saturday momentum and overseas collections remain healthy, the worldwide total could continue to grow at an encouraging pace.
Excellent Saturday: Biggest Day Of The Run So Far
The Saturday trend has changed the narrative around the film’s opening weekend. After a decline on Friday, the film registered a strong jump on Choti Diwali and comfortably surpassed its first-day business. The improvement in collections suggests that the pre-Diwali slowdown was temporary rather than a sign of weakening audience interest. Saturday gave the film the opportunity to recover, and the Hindi version played a major role in that turnaround.
The latest trade assessment also points towards stronger business over the coming days. The expectation is that Sunday will deliver healthy numbers, although the evening shows could face a slowdown because of Lakshmi Puja.
This makes Saturday’s growth particularly important. The film has entered the second half of its opening weekend with better momentum, giving it a stronger base for the upcoming holiday period.
Sunday Evening Could Witness A Slowdown
Sunday is expected to deliver strong numbers, but the evening business may not follow the usual weekend trend. Lakshmi Puja and its shubh mahurat could affect cinema footfalls during the evening shows.
This does not necessarily mean that the entire day will be affected. The daytime shows could still benefit from the weekend advantage, while the festive commitments may influence audience availability later in the day.
The overall Sunday performance will therefore depend on how well the film performs during the first half of the day. A healthy daytime trend could help limit the impact of the expected evening slowdown.
Diwali Holidays Could Bring The Biggest Numbers
The biggest opportunity for Ramayana Part 1 could begin on Monday. With Diwali festivities starting, the film is expected to benefit from the holiday period and increased audience availability.
The latest trade assessment expects the film to post massive numbers from Monday to Wednesday. These days could prove more important than the opening weekend because the festive period offers an opportunity to attract a wider audience.
The film’s Saturday performance has provided a strong boost ahead of this crucial phase. However, it will still need to maintain audience interest and convert positive word of mouth into consistent theatrical footfalls.
The next three days will be particularly important in determining the film’s box office trajectory. A strong Monday followed by healthy collections on Tuesday and Wednesday could take its worldwide total to another level.
More About Ramayana Part 1
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The mythological epic released worldwide on November 5, 2026, across multiple language markets. The film is the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the Ramayana. The second instalment is expected to arrive during Diwali 2028.
The reported production budget of Part 1 is ₹2,000 crore, while the combined budget of both instalments is estimated at ₹4,000 crore. Given the scale of the project, its performance during the extended holiday period will be closely watched.
Budget, Profit And Verdict
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Ramayana Part 1 Budget | ₹2,000 Crore (Reported) |
| Combined Budget (Both Parts) | ₹4,000 Crore (Reported) |
| Worldwide Gross (3 Days) | ₹384.00 Crore |
| Verdict | Loading… |
With a reported budget of ₹2,000 crore, Ramayana Part 1 has a substantial box office target. Its three-day worldwide performance is encouraging, but the film will need to maintain strong collections in India and overseas to build towards a successful theatrical run.
The excellent Saturday jump has strengthened its position after Friday’s decline. The upcoming Diwali holidays will now determine whether the film can sustain this momentum and deliver the massive numbers expected from a project of this scale.
Final Verdict
Ramayana Part 1 has delivered the recovery it needed after Friday’s slowdown. An excellent Saturday, a strong Hindi contribution and impressive overseas business have taken its worldwide total close to another major milestone. Sunday evening could face a festive slowdown, but the real opportunity begins with the Diwali holidays. Monday to Wednesday will be crucial, and the film will be aiming to turn its excellent Saturday momentum into an even bigger box office run.
Disclaimer: Box office figures mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various industry sources. The data is for informative purpose, and total may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized.
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