Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Part 1 is expanding its international reach, receiving an enthusiastic response from audiences in Southeast Asia. After making a strong impression in India and several major overseas markets, Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic has now opened in Indonesia with grand celebrations, while its theatrical performance in Thailand has already crossed the ₹5 crore mark.
The film's release in these countries is particularly significant because the Ramayana is not just an Indian epic. Its stories and characters have been part of the cultural traditions of several Southeast Asian nations for centuries. Indonesia and Thailand, in particular, have their own interpretations of the ancient narrative, making the arrival of the Indian cinematic adaptation an interesting cultural moment.
According to The Indian Express, visuals from the film's grand premiere in Jakarta, Indonesia, showed enthusiastic audiences, traditional performances and elaborate arrangements at cinema halls. The film has also recorded an impressive collection in Thailand, where it has emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever released.
Ramayana Gets a Grand Welcome in Indonesia
Ramayana: Part 1 arrived in Indonesian theatres on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, five days after its release in India and several other international markets.
Videos and photographs from Jakarta's premiere celebrations quickly attracted attention on social media. The cinema experience included dance performances inspired by the Indian epic, traditional decorations and activities organised around the film's cultural theme.
Several Indonesian fans arrived wearing Indian traditional outfits and walked the red carpet before entering the theatres. Some visitors were seen getting mehendi applied to their hands, shopping for bangles and posing for photographs on a specially arranged throne inside the cinema lobby.
The celebrations also featured people dressed as characters from the Ramayana, including Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravana. Fans participated in dance performances and clicked photographs with the performers, creating a festive atmosphere around the screening.
The visuals highlighted the interest surrounding the film in a country where the Ramayana has a long cultural history. However, an official Indonesian box office collection was not available in the initial coverage of its premiere.
Why the Ramayana Has a Special Connection With Indonesia
The popularity of the Ramayana in Indonesia goes back several centuries. One of the most important versions of the epic in the country is the Kakawin Ramayana, an Old Javanese adaptation influenced by the Indian narrative.
The story has become an important part of Indonesian literature, performing arts and cultural traditions. Its characters and themes have been interpreted through local traditions, particularly in traditional dance and theatre performances.
India and Indonesia also share historical and cultural links through the Ramayana and Mahabharata. During his visit to Indonesia earlier in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this connection.
Addressing an event, he said, “India and Indonesia do not just share the sea; we also share our history. Our relationship is rooted in the legacy of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.”
The enthusiastic reception of Ranbir Kapoor's film therefore represents more than the release of another international movie. It also reflects the continuing cultural connection between the two countries.
Ramayana Earns ₹5.15 Crore in Thailand
While Indonesia has witnessed grand premiere celebrations, Ramayana has already delivered a strong box office performance in Thailand.
The film was released in Thailand on November 5, 2026. According to Box Office Mojo figures cited by The Indian Express, it earned approximately $550,000, equivalent to around ₹5.15 crore, during its extended opening weekend.
With this collection, the film has become one of the highest-grossing Indian movies ever released in the Thai market.
The Thai premiere also witnessed enthusiastic participation from audiences. Several viewers arrived wearing traditional Indian clothing and watched the film in different language versions, including English, Hindi and Thai.
The response is significant because Thailand has its own deep-rooted connection with the Ramayana, known locally as the Ramakien.
Thailand's Ramakien: A Local Version of the Indian Epic
The Ramayana has a special place in Thai cultural history through the Ramakien, the country's traditional adaptation of the epic.
Although it shares the central narrative and several characters with the Indian Ramayana, the Thai version has developed its own artistic and cultural identity. It has influenced traditional dance, theatre, literature and visual arts.
In the Thai tradition, Lord Rama is known as Phra Ram. The epic has also been closely associated with the country's monarchy. Members of Thailand's Chakri dynasty have traditionally used the title Rama.
The cultural connection was highlighted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand in 2025, when a performance of the Ramakien was staged. Modi described the presentation as a confluence of cultures.
The popularity of the Indian film in Thailand demonstrates how familiar stories can connect audiences across national boundaries, even when their local versions have developed distinct traditions.
Ramayana's Worldwide Box Office Collection Crosses ₹823 Crore
The film's international performance has contributed significantly to its overall box office numbers.
According to figures reported by The Indian Express on November 11, Ramayana: Part 1 had collected approximately ₹823.50 crore worldwide within six days of its theatrical release.
India remains the film's biggest market. Its domestic gross collection stood at approximately ₹526.50 crore during this period.
The film has also performed strongly in several international territories. Its reported collections include approximately ₹114.48 crore in the United States, ₹27.55 crore in the United Kingdom, ₹17.52 crore in Australia and ₹5.89 crore in Germany. Thailand contributed around ₹5.15 crore.
These figures underline the film's growing international footprint, particularly in markets beyond the traditional Indian diaspora audience.
More International Releases Planned for November
The overseas journey of Ramayana: Part 1 is far from over. The film is following a phased international release schedule, with several countries expected to receive it during the coming weeks.
Hong Kong, Mexico and Central Asia are scheduled to get the film on November 12. Brazil, Italy, Ukraine and Hungary are scheduled for November 19, followed by Poland on November 20.
The next phase is expected to include Argentina, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Czechia on November 26.
Sony Pictures International is handling the film's overseas distribution, helping it reach audiences across multiple international markets.
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Takes Indian Cinema to New Markets
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana.
The film has been mounted on a massive scale and is part of a planned two-part cinematic adaptation of the epic. Its international performance in Thailand and the growing interest in Indonesia have added another dimension to its box office journey.
The reception in Southeast Asia is especially interesting because audiences in these countries already have their own cultural relationship with the Ramayana. The film's ability to attract viewers in these markets shows the international appeal of stories that have travelled across generations and borders.
With more countries scheduled to receive the film, its worldwide collection could continue to change in the coming days. For now, the grand Indonesian premiere and Thailand's ₹5 crore-plus collection have become important highlights of Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana journey.
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