Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s much-awaited mythological epic, Ramayana: Part 1, continues its extraordinary theatrical run. The film has reportedly created another major box-office record by surpassing the second-Saturday collection of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. With its strong performance on November 14, the film has emerged as the highest second-Saturday grosser in Bollywood history, according to the figures reported by Bollywood Hungama.
The Nitesh Tiwari-directed film collected ₹64.46 crore net across all languages in India by 8:30 PM on its second Saturday. This figure was already higher than the ₹60 crore net reportedly collected by Dhurandhar: The Revenge on its second Saturday. The latest milestone further strengthens Ramayana’s position among the biggest theatrical successes of the year.
Ramayana Surpasses Dhurandhar 2's Second-Saturday Record
Before Ramayana’s latest achievement, Dhurandhar: The Revenge held the benchmark for the biggest second-Saturday collection with ₹60 crore net. However, Ramayana crossed that figure by ₹4.46 crore even before the completion of its night shows.
Based on the reported ₹64.46 crore figure, Ramayana had moved approximately 7.43 per cent ahead of Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s second-Saturday collection. The gap could increase further once the final figures are accounted for.
The achievement is particularly significant because second-weekend collections often decline compared with a film’s opening weekend. Ramayana, however, has managed to maintain strong audience interest and deliver another impressive Saturday performance.
Film Comes Close to Surpassing Its Own Opening Saturday
Another interesting aspect of Ramayana’s second-Saturday performance is its comparison with its opening weekend. The film had collected ₹67.80 crore net on its first Saturday, November 7.
By 8:30 PM on November 14, its second Saturday, the film had already earned ₹64.46 crore. This meant it needed only another ₹3.34 crore to match its first Saturday's collection.
If the night shows helped it cross that figure, Ramayana would record a bigger second Saturday than its opening Saturday. Such a performance would underline the film’s strong hold at the box office during its second weekend.
Strong Second-Weekend Performance Keeps Ramayana in the Spotlight
Ramayana’s performance follows an impressive opening week. The film had already crossed the ₹500 crore worldwide milestone within eight days of its release, according to earlier box-office reporting by Bollywood Hungama.
Its second Friday collection also remained strong. The film reportedly earned ₹48.10 crore on November 13, setting a new benchmark for the biggest second-Friday collection. The strong Friday performance was followed by an even bigger Saturday, indicating that audience interest had remained substantial during the second week.
The film's advance bookings also reflected considerable interest ahead of its second Saturday. Bollywood Hungama reported that second-Saturday advance sales had reached ₹33.74 crore, with more than 10.91 lakh tickets sold.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Big-Screen Combination Draws Attention
Ramayana: Part 1 brings together Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in a large-scale cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. Ranbir plays Lord Ram, while Yash portrays Ravana. Sai Pallavi is also part of the principal cast.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has attracted attention for its scale, visual presentation and ambitious storytelling. Its music brings together Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, adding to the film’s international creative profile.
The film’s box-office performance has also placed it in direct comparison with major commercial successes such as Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Its latest second-Saturday record is another significant achievement for the cast and production team.
Final Box-Office Figures Still Awaited
While the ₹64.46 crore collection had already taken Ramayana past Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s reported second-Saturday figure, it is important to note that Bollywood Hungama published the number as an update up to 8:30 PM. The final collection could therefore differ after night-show business and subsequent reporting adjustments.
Early trade estimates published by other outlets also suggested a higher second-Saturday total, but those figures should be treated as estimates rather than confirmed final collections.
With its strong second-weekend performance, Ramayana: Part 1 has added another record to its theatrical run. The film’s final Saturday figures and its second-Sunday performance will determine how much further it can extend its lead.
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