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Entertainment
Ramayana opens with Rs 155 crore worldwide, biggest pre‑Diwali Day‑1 for India
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:44 PM
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The mythological epic ‘Ramayana’ collected Rs 155 crore globally on its opening day, marking the highest pre‑Diwali first‑day collection for an Indian film.
The new mythological feature Ramayana recorded a worldwide gross of Rs 155 crore on its first day of release, setting a fresh benchmark for Indian cinema ahead of the Diwali holidays. The collection, compiled from domestic theatres and overseas markets, represents the largest pre‑Diwali opening day ever recorded for a home‑grown film.
Industry analysts noted that the figure surpasses the previous pre‑Diwali record, underscoring the strong audience appetite for large‑scale mythological storytelling during the festive season. The film’s wide release across major Indian cities and key international territories contributed to the robust earnings.
The strong start is expected to bolster the film’s overall box‑office trajectory, positioning it as a potential blockbuster in the year’s most lucrative period. Distributors and exhibitors are closely monitoring the performance as the holiday window approaches, anticipating sustained footfall in the coming weeks.
Industry analysts noted that the figure surpasses the previous pre‑Diwali record, underscoring the strong audience appetite for large‑scale mythological storytelling during the festive season. The film’s wide release across major Indian cities and key international territories contributed to the robust earnings.
The strong start is expected to bolster the film’s overall box‑office trajectory, positioning it as a potential blockbuster in the year’s most lucrative period. Distributors and exhibitors are closely monitoring the performance as the holiday window approaches, anticipating sustained footfall in the coming weeks.