Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ has achieved a remarkable box-office haul, collecting Rs 175.25 crore nett in its extended opening weekend (Thursday to Sunday) from the Hindi version alone. This marks the largest pre-Diwali business on record, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, signalling a strong start for the highly anticipated mythological epic.The film opened with Rs 47 crore on Thursday, followed by Rs 38.25 crore on Friday. Saturday was the best-performing day with Rs 53 crore in collections. Sunday saw a decline to Rs 37 crore, attributed to the auspicious Lakshmi Puja timings and Diwali celebrations.Despite the Sunday slowdown, ‘Ramayana’ has established a significant presence at the box office. The film now enters a critical phase with the Diwali festivities anticipated to further boost its earnings, supported by substantial advance bookings and positive audience feedback.
Taran Adarsh noted: “The film now moves into a game-changing phase… With Diwali celebrations beginning, Ramayana is expected to deliver a colossal total today [Monday], going by the extraordinary advance bookings and excellent audience feedback. The mass circuits, which are yet to unleash their full potential, are expected to deliver in a big way during the Diwali festivities… And if that happens, the sky is the limit.”Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ is the first of a two-part cinematic adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Anupam Kher provides the voice for Jatayu, the divine bird who tries to rescue Sita from Ravana’s abduction. Other key roles are played by Arun Govil, Lara Dutta and Rakul Preet Singh.
