‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ Opens at Rs 64.85 Crore Net on Day 1 in India

Nitesh Tiwari’s grand cinematic epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash launched with a massive domestic opening, though early international earnings in North America fell short of initial trade expectations.

Published 6 November 2026

Strong Domestic Launch Across Multiple Languages

The highly anticipated mythical drama ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ has officially commenced its theatrical journey across the country. Spearheaded by director Nitesh Tiwari, the multi-starrer feature pulled in an impressive Rs 64.85 crore net across domestic box-office channels at the conclusion of its opening day, according to reports from Sacnilk.

The theatrical rollout encompassed approximately 25,200 shows nationwide, translating to an overall India gross total of Rs 77.50 crore. The feature enjoyed a multi-language release, drawing audiences in five different linguistic formats to establish its wide footprint on day one.

Language-Wise Breakdown of India Collections

A closer look at the domestic earnings reveals that the Hindi version served as the primary driver for the film, contributing a dominant Rs 47.50 crore to the net figures. Regional variations also added meaningful weight to the opening total.

The Kannada version secured the second-highest contribution with Rs 7.25 crore, closely followed by the Telugu edition at Rs 6 crore. Meanwhile, the Tamil and Malayalam versions brought in Rs 2.60 crore and Rs 1.50 crore respectively, rounding out the film's total net collections in India.

Comparison Against Trade Projections

Despite achieving substantial numbers, the opening day earnings proved to be more measured than what several industry observers had originally anticipated. Strong pre-release buzz and advance bookings valued at Rs 50.5 crore had fueled expectations for a monumental debut exceeding Rs 100 crore.

Given the massive production budget reported at Rs 4,000 crore for the expansive two-part narrative, trade analysts were hoping for higher walk-in numbers to match the heavy advance sales. However, the film now looks toward the upcoming extended Diwali holiday window to accelerate its growth trajectory.

North American Box Office Performance

International markets painted a more modest picture for the epic's initial overseas rollout. In North America, advance bookings for premieres had reached USD 1.65 million, with initial projections pointing toward a premiere total exceeding USD 2 million and overall opening day collections touching up to USD 4 million.

Instead, early tracking indicated that the feature gathered USD 940,000 from 1,009 locations by noon Pacific Standard Time. While initial forecasts pointed to a USD 1.5 million day, subsequent trade updates suggest the international daily tally could climb closer to approximately USD 3.5 million.

Advance Bookings and Future Estimates

Looking ahead to the second day of theatrical run, forward momentum appears encouraging. ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ successfully registered Rs 29.46 crore in gross advance bookings for Friday, November 6.

Current trade estimates suggest the feature could potentially breach the Rs 375 crore net mark over its opening weekend. Furthermore, optimistic long-range forecasts project lifetime domestic gross collections around Rs 900 crore, with worldwide estimates stretching between Rs 1,600 crore and Rs 1,800 crore depending heavily on audience word of mouth and overseas sustenance.

News Overview

Nitesh Tiwari's epic ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ launched in theaters with a domestic net opening of Rs 64.85 crore across multiple languages, falling short of lofty Rs 100 crore-plus trade expectations despite strong advance bookings.

While international earnings in North America also trailed behind initial projections, the multi-starrer enters its extended Diwali weekend with steady advance sales for its second day and significant projections for its upcoming theatrical run.

Key facts

  • Film title: Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
  • Director: Nitesh Tiwari
  • Lead cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
  • India net Day 1 collection: Rs 64.85 crore
  • India gross Day 1 collection: Rs 77.50 crore
  • Number of shows: 25,200
  • Hindi version collection: Rs 47.50 crore
  • Kannada version collection: Rs 7.25 crore
  • Telugu version collection: Rs 6 crore
  • Tamil version collection: Rs 2.60 crore
  • Malayalam version collection: Rs 1.50 crore
  • Advance bookings (India): Rs 50.5 crore
  • Production budget: Rs 4,000 crore for two parts
  • North America collections by noon PST: USD 940,000
  • North America locations: 1,009
  • North America premiere advance bookings: USD 1.65 million
  • Friday advance bookings gross: Rs 29.46 crore
  • Date: November 6, 2026