Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the cinematic adaptation of Ramayana has taken the box office by storm. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, the project has transcended the Hindi belt to capture an enormous audience base across southern India, registering impressive collections in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Unprecedented Success Across Southern States
Ever since its theatrical debut, the venture has remained a major talking point. While receiving steady appreciation in northern territories, the figures coming out of southern regional markets have been particularly striking. Within the first 9 days of its run, the feature crossed the 139 crore rupee mark across four major southern languages. In the process, Ranbir Kapoor's movie surpassed the previous benchmarks set by Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, while its worldwide collection crossed the 1,111 crore rupee threshold.
Global Release Figures and Earnings
The feature opened in cinemas on November 5, generating instant excitement among moviegoers. Overseas markets contributed a massive 378.50 crore rupees to its overall tally. On the domestic front, the gross collection within India stands at 732.50 crore rupees, alongside a net collection of 612.70 crore rupees.
Language-Wise Performance Breakdown
Combined earnings across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam have comfortably crossed 100 crore rupees. According to available data up to 2:00 PM on the second Saturday, which marked the tenth day of release, the language-wise breakdown stands at 24.90 crore rupees for Tamil, 40.65 crore rupees for Telugu, 21.70 crore rupees for Malayalam, and 51.95 crore rupees for Kannada, alongside 473.50 crore rupees from the Hindi version. Notably, Kannada-speaking regions delivered the highest returns, complemented by a strong positive response from Telugu audiences.
Surpassing Previous Regional Records
Previously, southern regional box office earnings were heavily influenced by Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, which accumulated a lifetime collection of roughly 68 crore rupees across those four regional languages. By eclipsing the 100 crore rupee mark in just ten days, Ramayana has decisively overtaken that prior record.
Cast Performances and Future Plans
In terms of casting, Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita, winning over audiences despite earlier criticisms. The specific sequence involving Parashurama has drawn considerable viewer attention. Additionally, Ravi Dubey's portrayal of Lakshmana has earned widespread praise, and Yash appears in the role of Ravana. Creators have also indicated that the second installment of the project is slated for release in 2028.
