Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 has made a powerful start at the worldwide box office, bringing together an impressive opening-day performance and several career milestones for its leading cast. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, the much-awaited mythological epic arrived in cinemas on November 5, 2026, ahead of the Diwali festivities. Despite opening during the pre-Diwali period, the film managed to cross the ₹100 crore mark globally on its first day. However, its worldwide performance has also raised questions about whether the film can meet the enormous expectations surrounding its production scale.
Ramayana Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1
According to early trade reports, Ramayana collected approximately ₹127.50 crore gross worldwide on its opening day. The domestic market contributed ₹77.50 crore, while overseas territories added another ₹50 crore to its global total. Its India net collection stood at ₹64.85 crore across five languages, with the Hindi version accounting for the largest share. Although the worldwide opening is substantial, the film failed to surpass the opening-day collections of Adipurush and several other major Indian blockbusters.
The film reportedly received an extensive international release across approximately 70,000 screens, with Sony Pictures handling its overseas distribution. Despite the massive screen count and international promotional campaign, its overseas performance remained below initial expectations. Early projections had suggested a worldwide opening of approximately ₹160 crore, making the final reported figure comparatively modest for a production of this scale.
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi Set Career Records
On the domestic front, Ranbir Kapoor achieved an important career milestone. Ramayana surpassed the opening-day collection of Animal, which earned approximately ₹63.80 crore, becoming the biggest opener of his career. Sai Pallavi also registered her biggest opening-day performance, comfortably surpassing her previous record with Amaran. Meanwhile, Yash secured the third-biggest opening of his career, behind KGF: Chapter 2 and Toxic.
Director Nitesh Tiwari also celebrated a personal milestone, as the film surpassed the opening-day collection of his previous blockbuster Dangal. Additionally, Ramayana became the biggest Diwali-period opener, outperforming previous releases such as Thugs of Hindostan and Tiger 3.
Can Ramayana Beat the Biggest Worldwide Openers?
Despite setting multiple records, Ramayana still has a considerable distance to cover before entering the top tier of Indian cinema’s biggest worldwide openings. Its reported ₹127.50 crore opening remains behind Jawan, which collected approximately ₹129 crore worldwide, and Adipurush, which opened at approximately ₹140 crore globally. The film also remains far behind the opening-day benchmark established by Pushpa 2.
Final Verdict
Ramayana: Part 1 has delivered a strong worldwide opening and given its leading cast several reasons to celebrate. However, considering its enormous production budget, international release strategy and franchise expectations, the opening figures leave room for improvement. The extended Diwali weekend will be crucial in determining whether positive audience reactions can translate into stronger collections. Ultimately, the film’s long-term box-office performance will matter more than its impressive first-day milestones.
