Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological drama Ramayan continues its strong and steady theatrical run, setting new milestones at the box office. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Ravi Dubey, the feature film hit the silver screens on November 5 and has maintained solid momentum from day one. Having completed nine days in cinemas, the movie continues to draw massive love and appreciation from audiences worldwide, putting up extraordinary numbers both domestically and internationally. Recently, Dipika Chikhlia, widely known for playing Sita on television, also shared her excitement and reactions regarding the film's box office earnings. Having already surpassed the records of several major blockbusters, the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer is now gearing up to challenge the lifetime box office figures of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and other massive hits.
Box Office Journey and Daily Earnings
According to Sacnilk, Ramayan opened to a massive 64.85 crore rupees on its first day and collected 48.05 crore rupees on the second day. The collection rose to 69.80 crore rupees on the third day, followed by 56.15 crore rupees on the fourth day. Day five saw a massive spike with earnings hitting 107.50 crore rupees, while day six brought in 94.10 crore rupees, day seven recorded 70.65 crore rupees, and day eight yielded 53.50 crore rupees. On its ninth day, marking the second Friday, the film brought in 47.85 crore rupees domestically and 25 crore rupees from overseas markets.
Language-Wise Distribution and Net Collections
On day nine, Ramayan recorded a net collection of 47.85 crore rupees across 22,948 shows, taking its overall net collection to 612.45 crore rupees and gross collection to 732.20 crore rupees. The highest share of collections on the ninth day came from the Hindi version, where 18,344 shows generated 36.25 crore rupees. Additionally, Malayalam language screenings earned 3.25 crore rupees across 1,062 shows, Tamil collected 2.75 crore rupees from 1,160 shows, Kannada brought in 3.00 crore rupees through 850 shows, and Telugu contributed 2.60 crore rupees from 1,532 shows. This brings the domestic gross total to 732.20 crore rupees and the total net collection to 612.45 crore rupees.
Global Box Office Performance for Ramayan Part 1
Overseas performance has remained equally impressive, with the film pulling in 25.00 crore rupees on its ninth day outside India. This elevates the international gross collection to a staggering 378.50 crore rupees. Combined with domestic figures, the worldwide gross collection for Ramayan Part 1 now stands at 1,110.70 crore rupees. With the weekend approaching, ticket sales are projected to surge further, setting the stage for even bigger historic benchmarks in the coming days.
Challenging Lifetime Records of Dhurandhar and Jawan
After breaking the box office records held by Animal, the Ranbir Kapoor starrer is now eyeing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan, alongside Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. Jawan holds a lifetime gross collection of 1,160 crore rupees, a milestone Ramayan is on the verge of surpassing. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar boasts a lifetime collection of 1,356 crore rupees, which the creators are aiming to chase down. Trade analysts predict that the upcoming weekend could bring Ramayan exceptionally close to the lifetime numbers of Dhurandhar. For more background on the cast, readers can check this report.
