Ramayana Shatters Records: 11th Indian Film to Hit ₹1,000 Crore in Just Eight Days!

The film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has made headlines by crossing the ₹1,000 crore mark globally within just eight days of its release. This remarkable achievement places it among the top-grossing Indian films, alongside blockbusters like Dangal and Baahubali 2. The film features a stellar cast, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, and is a retelling of the epic Ramayana. With its release coinciding with the Diwali weekend, the film's success is attributed to its wide appeal across various languages and markets. As anticipation builds for the second part, set to release in 2028, Ramayana's journey in the box office continues to captivate audiences.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 12:52 IST

Ramayana's Historic Box Office Achievement

Mumbai: The film Ramayana, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, has made history by becoming the 11th Indian movie to surpass the ₹1,000 crore mark globally within just eight days. It joins the ranks of blockbuster films like Dangal, Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2, and Dhurandhar 2.

Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the first part of Ramayana premiered on November 5.

As per data from a trade website, the film has grossed ₹1,033.55 crore worldwide after its first eight days, with ₹675.05 crore coming from India and ₹358.50 crore from international markets.

The film's release coincided with the extended Diwali weekend, and its popularity across various languages in India, along with a broad international release, contributed to this remarkable achievement.

Tiwari's previous film, Dangal, remains the highest-grossing Indian film with a total of ₹2,070 crore, followed closely by Dhurandhar 2 at ₹1,813.40 crore.

Other top earners include Baahubali 2 at ₹1,788 crore, Pushpa 2 at ₹1,742 crore, and Dhurandhar at ₹1,307.35 crore, rounding out the top five.

Following them are RRR (₹1,230 crore), KGF Chapter 2 (₹1,215 crore), Jawan (₹1,160 crore), Pathaan (₹1,055 crore), and Kalki 2898 AD (₹1,042.25 crore), completing the top ten highest-grossing films in India.

Ramayana was reportedly produced on a budget of ₹2,000 crore and is expected to climb higher in the rankings in the upcoming weeks.

This cinematic retelling of the Indian epic features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, with an ensemble cast that includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as King Dasharath, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi.

The narrative follows Rama's journey from his birth and marriage to Sita, through his exile from Ayodhya, culminating in Ravana's abduction of Sita.

The first part concludes with Rama pledging to rescue Sita, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict in the sequel.

This two-part adaptation boasts music from Oscar-winning composers A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer, with action choreography by Terry Notary and Guy Norris.

The second installment will focus on Rama's quest to save Sita and will introduce Lord Hanuman, portrayed by veteran actor Sunny Deol.

Fans can anticipate the release of the second part during Diwali 2028.