Ranbir Kapoor's much-awaited mythological film Ramayana: Part One has made a powerful start at the box office. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film arrived in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, and attracted audiences across multiple languages. With an impressive domestic opening and a strong worldwide collection announced by its makers, the film has emerged as one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year.
According to box-office tracking estimates reported by Sacnilk and other trade publications, Ramayana collected approximately ₹64.85 crore net in India on its opening day. Its domestic gross collection stood at around ₹77.50 crore. Meanwhile, the film's production team announced a worldwide opening-day gross of ₹155 crore.
The opening is particularly significant for Ranbir Kapoor, as Ramayana has surpassed the first-day collection of his previous blockbuster Animal. It has given the actor the biggest opening of his career so far, based on reported domestic net figures.
Ramayana Opening Day Box Office Collection
The film recorded strong audience interest across Hindi and dubbed language versions. Its India net collection on November 5 stood at approximately ₹64.85 crore, while the gross collection reached ₹77.50 crore.
According to Sacnilk's reported figures, the language-wise opening-day collections were:
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Hindi: ₹47.50 crore
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Kannada: ₹7.25 crore
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Telugu: ₹6 crore
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Tamil: ₹2.60 crore
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Malayalam: ₹1.50 crore
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Total India net: ₹64.85 crore
The Hindi version contributed the largest share of the film's domestic earnings, accounting for more than 70 per cent of its opening-day net collection. The Kannada version also delivered a notable contribution, reflecting the interest surrounding Yash's involvement in the film.
The film was screened across approximately 25,200 shows in India on its opening day. Its reported overall theatre occupancy was around 36 per cent, according to the box-office tracking data.
Makers Announce ₹155 Crore Worldwide Opening
The makers of Ramayana: Part One announced that the film had collected ₹155 crore worldwide on its first day. The production team's announcement described it as the highest pre-Diwali opening in the history of Indian cinema.
The figure includes the film's reported performance in international markets. The makers also thanked audiences for their response, highlighting the support received from viewers who watched the film during its opening shows.
It is important to distinguish between the production team's worldwide announcement and independent trade estimates. Sacnilk reported an opening-day worldwide gross of approximately ₹128.75 crore, while the makers announced ₹155 crore. These figures are not identical because box-office reporting methodologies and updates can differ. The final audited figures may vary as more data becomes available.
Nevertheless, both estimates point towards a substantial opening for the film.
Ranbir Kapoor Beats His Own Animal Record
One of the biggest achievements of Ramayana's opening day is that it has become Ranbir Kapoor's highest-opening film in India.
Before this release, Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, held the actor's biggest opening-day record. The 2023 action drama had collected approximately ₹63.80 crore net in India on its first day.
With an estimated ₹64.85 crore opening, Ramayana moved ahead of Animal. It also surpassed the opening figures of several other successful Ranbir Kapoor films, including Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva and Sanju.
The achievement is significant because Animal had generated considerable excitement before its release and established a strong box-office benchmark for the actor. Ramayana has now moved beyond that mark with its opening performance.
Ramayana Fails to Beat Adipurush's Opening Record
Although Ramayana delivered a major opening, it did not surpass the first-day collection of Prabhas-starrer Adipurush.
Released in June 2023, Adipurush had collected approximately ₹86.75 crore net in India on its opening day across languages. In comparison, Ramayana recorded around ₹64.85 crore net.
The difference between the two openings was approximately ₹21.90 crore. However, the films arrived in different market conditions and had different audience and language-wise collection patterns.
While Adipurush received a major contribution from its Telugu-speaking audience, Ramayana generated its largest share from the Hindi market. The comparison highlights the strong performance of both large-scale mythological films, although their opening-day numbers should be viewed in the context of their respective releases.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Lead the Film
Ramayana: Part One features a prominent cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, while Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman.
The supporting cast includes Arun Govil as Dasharath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Anupam Kher as Jatayu and several other actors in important roles.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations.
Its music and background score have been composed by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The involvement of an international technical team and extensive visual-effects work has also contributed to the film's scale and pre-release anticipation.
Can Ramayana Maintain Its Box Office Momentum?
A strong opening day is an important achievement, but the film's long-term box-office performance will depend on how well it sustains audience interest over the following days.
The first weekend is particularly important for a large theatrical release. Saturday and Sunday collections can provide a clearer indication of audience response, while weekday performance will help determine whether the film can maintain its momentum beyond the initial excitement.
The Diwali period also presents an interesting opportunity. Festive holidays can bring families and groups of friends to theatres, potentially supporting ticket sales.
With Ranbir Kapoor delivering the biggest opening of his career and the makers reporting a ₹155 crore worldwide start, Ramayana: Part One has established a strong initial position. Its performance in the coming days will determine whether it can turn this impressive beginning into a sustained box-office success.
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