Ramayana's Box Office Triumph: A New Milestone for Bollywood in North America

The film adaptation of Ramayana is making a significant impact in the North American box office, quickly ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films. With a stellar cast including Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, the film is approaching the $10 million mark within its first three days. Recent reports highlight its impressive single-day earnings and projections suggest it may surpass other notable Bollywood titles. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring a musical score by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, Ramayana is set to continue its successful run in theaters.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 9, 2026, 12:38 IST

Ramayana's Impressive Opening Weekend

The film adaptation of Ramayana is making waves in the North American box office, quickly establishing itself as one of the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood films in the region within just three days of its release. Featuring stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the movie is nearing the $10 million mark in earnings across the United States and Canada.

Recent box office reports indicate that the film achieved its peak single-day earnings on its opening Saturday, raking in $3.76 million. This represents a remarkable increase of about 58.98% from the $2.365 million it earned on its second day. By the end of its third day, the film's total gross in North America reached $9.57 million, which is approximately 89.78 crore in Indian currency.

Box Office Achievements and Future Expectations

With this impressive performance, Ramayana has outperformed the North American lifetime earnings of Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki, which concluded its run at $8.6 million. This milestone positions Ramayana as the tenth-highest-grossing Bollywood film in the region. Industry experts predict that the film will wrap up its extended four-day opening weekend with total earnings between $12.15 million and $12.25 million.

As it continues to screen in theaters, Ramayana is expected to rise further in the rankings of top-grossing Bollywood films in North America. Analysts believe that future earnings will likely see it surpass other significant titles such as Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, PK, Padmaavat, and Dangal, potentially securing the sixth spot on the all-time list.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under the banners of Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations, and DNEG. The cast also features Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonal Jha, and Vivek Oberoi, with a musical score by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.