'Ramayana' Does What 'Dhurandhar' Could Not: First Indian Film to Debut at Number One in the UK and Ireland
The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic has drawn unusually high post-midnight screenings as exhibitors add shows to meet festive demand.
- On November 5, 2026, Ramayana Part One, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, opened in theatres across five languages, earning over Rs 64 crore on its first day in India.
- With a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, the epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana in their ambitious two-part adaptation.
- Driven by a 74.5% contribution from the Hindi market, the film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the worldwide box office within four days.
- Extraordinary audience demand prompted cinemas in Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad to schedule post-midnight shows, with some properties adding screenings as late as 4:50 am to accommodate the festive rush.
- While the first instalment continues its successful run through Diwali, the second part of the saga is scheduled for release in 2028, extending the epic adaptation across multiple years.
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"Ramayana: Rise of a Legend" was the first Indian film to debut at the top of the British and Irish cashier's rating. For the start-up weekend of the tape, Pound2.1 million, or about $2.8 million, was collected. The Indian cartoon exceeded other sales innovations by writing Variety. The second was "Wild Horse Nine" with a fee of $1.9 million. The third was "Godzilla Minus Zero" (Godzilla Minus Zero), which earned $1.8 million.
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Sunil Lahri has shared his views on Ramayana after watching it in theatres. He felt that some scenes lacked depth and that certain dialogues were missing or not given enough attention.
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