Ramayana: Part One has crossed ₹175 crore nett in India in just three days — and it has done it while Diwali itself was still to come. Nitesh Tiwari’s epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, is now the second-highest-grossing Bollywood release of 2026 in North America too, after passing Drishyam 3 before its third day had even ended.
The film opened on Thursday, 5 November, and the trade numbers tell a story of a slow Friday followed by a roaring Saturday. With Diwali falling on Sunday, 8 November, and Monday shaping up as the strongest day of the run, the four-day extended weekend is projected to reach around ₹240 crore nett in India.
Ramayana Day-Wise Collections in India
Trade estimates put the three-day India nett total at ₹178.75 crore, including 3D charges. Excluding 3D charges, the total is around ₹167.50 crore. As with all trade figures, these are estimates rather than certified numbers, and totals vary slightly between trackers.
| Day | Hindi | Dubbed versions | India total (nett) |
| Thursday, 5 Nov | ₹45.00 cr | ₹18.50 cr | ₹63.50 cr |
| Friday, 6 Nov | ₹34.50 cr | ₹12.50 cr | ₹47.00 cr |
| Saturday, 7 Nov | ₹50.75 cr | ₹17.50 cr | ₹68.25 cr |
| 3-day total | ₹130.25 cr | ₹48.50 cr | ₹178.75 cr |
The shape of the weekend is telling. Friday dipped as pre-Diwali slowness set in, but Saturday bounced back hard with around ₹68 crore — the biggest day of the run so far. The dubbed South versions were held back by capacity constraints, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where they could comfortably have crossed ₹20 crore on Saturday alone.
Karnataka Is Going Wild
One of the run’s biggest surprises is Karnataka. The state has grossed over ₹30 crore nett in three days, with about ₹19 crore coming from the Kannada version alone — and with three big holiday days ahead, that figure could double. That would put the film on track to become only the fourth film ever to collect ₹100 crore nett in the state. Yash’s presence has clearly played a big role in the Kannada version’s extraordinary pull.
North America: Past Drishyam 3 in Under Three Days
Overseas, the film is moving just as fast. In North America, Ramayana has grossed $9.155 million before completing its third day — passing Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 ($6.72 million) to become Bollywood’s second-highest-grossing film of 2026 in the territory. Only Dhurandhar 2 ($28.64 million) sits ahead of it, and with strong audience response, the film has a shot at the $20 million club in North America.
| Day | North America gross |
| Premiere shows | $1.9 million |
| Day 1 | $1.49 million |
| Day 2 | $2.365 million |
| Day 3 (and counting) | $3.4 million |
| Total (under 3 days) | $9.155 million |
In the wider North American weekend, the film is estimated at around $8 million for the three-day frame (with an $11.5 million four-day opening), putting it in a tight race for third place behind Godzilla Minus Zero and The Cat in the Hat.
The $420 Million Question
The scale of the achievement has to be measured against the scale of the bet. TheWrap reports a combined production and marketing budget of around $420 million for both instalments of the two-part epic, which means Part One alone will need to become one of the highest-grossing Indian productions of all time to be a true theatrical success. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations and DNEG, with music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The cast also includes Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonal Jha and Vivek Oberoi.
What Comes Next
Sunday, 8 November — Diwali day itself — is expected to be the toughest day for the Hindi version, as many North Indian cinemas shut after 3 PM or stay closed entirely. But Monday looks very promising: advance bookings are already the highest for any single day of the run, and the day after Diwali is traditionally strong for walk-ins. The trade projects the four-day extended weekend at around ₹240 crore nett in India.
If that projection holds, Ramayana: Part One will have cleared its first real test with room to spare — and the conversation will shift to the long run: whether word of mouth can carry a two-part epic, with a reported $420 million riding on both halves, deep into the holiday season and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much has Ramayana: Part One earned in India in 3 days?
Trade estimates put the three-day India nett total at about ₹178.75 crore, including 3D charges (around ₹167.50 crore without them). Thursday took ₹63.50 crore, Friday ₹47.00 crore and Saturday ₹68.25 crore.
How much has Ramayana earned in North America?
$9.155 million in under three days, making it Bollywood’s second-highest-grossing film of 2026 in North America — ahead of Drishyam 3 ($6.72 million) and behind only Dhurandhar 2 ($28.64 million).
When did Ramayana: Part One release?
The film released worldwide on Thursday, 5 November 2026, ahead of Diwali on Sunday, 8 November. It is the first part of a two-part epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Who stars in Ramayana: Part One?
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi lead the cast, with Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonal Jha and Vivek Oberoi in supporting roles. Music is by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Will Ramayana cross ₹240 crore in its extended opening weekend?
The trade projects the four-day extended weekend at around ₹240 crore nett in India, with Monday — the day after Diwali — expected to be the strongest day of the run. These are projections, and final numbers may differ.