Breaking box-office records one after another, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is emerging as a major theatrical success. The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-led epic has maintained its strong run beyond the Diwali holiday period. Its Wednesday numbers have added another record to its growing list of achievements. With worldwide earnings now standing at Rs 935 crore, the film is inching closer to the Rs 1,000-crore club.
Rs 70 Crore Wednesday Gives Ramayana A Record-Breaking Run
The film’s opening weekend brought in Rs 507 crore worldwide. However, considering its reported production budget of more than Rs 1,600 crore, the initial numbers were only the beginning of what the makers would expect from this ambitious project.
The real momentum became evident after Diwali. The film maintained collections above Rs 150 crore on Monday and Tuesday. It continued to perform impressively on Wednesday, even without the benefit of a festive holiday.
In India, Ramayana recorded Rs 70 crore net on Wednesday. This is the highest-ever Wednesday collection for an Indian film and the biggest regular weekday figure. The film has surpassed the previous record held by Baahubali 2, which earned Rs 52 crore on a Wednesday.
Its domestic net earnings have now reached Rs 511 crore, while the gross collection stands at Rs 611 crore after seven days. The extended first week ends on Thursday.
Overseas Business Picks Up After A Slow Start
The film’s international performance did not begin on the expected note. Sony Pictures, responsible for its overseas distribution, had arranged an extensive release across 59,000 screens globally. This was almost six times the reach of a typical big Indian release.
Yet, the film managed less than $25 million from overseas markets during its opening weekend. The situation improved from Monday, as international audiences began contributing more significantly to its box-office performance.
By Wednesday, overseas earnings had climbed to $34.5 million. This pushed the film’s worldwide collection to Rs 935 crore within its first seven days. It has also maintained an impressive daily record, earning over Rs 100 crore worldwide on each day since its release.
Animal No Longer Ranbir Kapoor’s Biggest Hit
The box-office success has brought another major achievement for Ranbir Kapoor. Ramayana has overtaken Animal, which ended its theatrical journey with Rs 915 crore worldwide, to become the biggest grosser of his career.
With Rs 935 crore already in the bag, the film needs another push to enter the prestigious Rs 1,000-crore club. Its overseas prospects and continuing domestic run will be crucial in determining how quickly it reaches the landmark.
