Ramayana has become Ranbir Kapoor’s highest-grossing film, crossing the Rs 1,000-crore mark worldwide in just eight days. The mythological epic surpassed the lifetime collections of his previous hits like Animal and Sanju. Starring Ranbir, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the film continues to show a strong run at the box office.
Ramayana has created a new box-office record for Ranbir Kapoor! The film has emerged as his highest-grossing release within just seven days, surpassing the lifetime collections of Animal, Sanju, Brahmastra and other hits.
Ramayana arrived in theatres ahead of Diwali and opened on a strong note, collecting an impressive Rs 64.85 crore. Since then, the Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi starrer has maintained its winning streak at the box office. After witnessing a significant jump over the first weekend and during the post-Diwali period, the film's collections have continued to soar. While it has already shattered several records, Ramayana has now achieved another major milestone. Read on to know what makes its box-office success even more special for Ranbir.
Ramayana Becomes Ranbir Kapoor's HIGHEST-GROSSING Film
Ramayana has officially become Ranbir Kapoor's highest-grossing film. Yes, you read that right! The actor, who essays the role of Lord Rama in the mythological epic, has surpassed the lifetime box-office collections of all his previous hits in just seven days.
On Day 8, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark worldwide. Its total collection currently stands at Rs 1,033 crore, making it the biggest hit in Ranbir's career.
With this, Ramayana has left behind Animal, which earned Rs 915 crore worldwide, and Sanju, which recorded a lifetime collection of Rs 588.50 crore. Other major Ranbir Kapoor grossers, including Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, have also been surpassed by the film.
RankFilmBox office collection1Ramayana Rs 1,033.55 crore2AnimalRs 915 crore3SanjuRs 588.50 crore4Brahmastra: Part One - ShivaRs 431 crore5Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniRs 318 croreRamayana Total Box Office Collection
As per Sacnilk, Ramayana earned Rs 53.50 crore net in India on Day 8, with 24,042 shows across the country. The Hindi version led the collections with Rs 43 crore from 19,464 shows. Meanwhile, the Kannada version contributed Rs 3.25 crore, followed by the Malayalam version with Rs 2.80 crore.
Overseas, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial earned Rs 25 crore. This took its gross collection to Rs 358.50 crore. With its domestic and international earnings combined, the mythological drama's worldwide box-office collection now stands at Rs 1,033.55 crore.
All eyes are now on Ramayana's second weekend at the box office. While trade experts expect the film to maintain its strong run, it remains to be seen whether it can sustain the momentum in its second week.
Meanwhile, mixed reviews of the film continue to pour in.