Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi’s Ramayana has opened in theatres with considerable box-office expectations, and its first-day performance is already drawing comparisons with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic is expected to deliver a major opening across India, but can it surpass the record set by Dhurandhar 2?
Early estimates published during the day initially placed Ramayana’s expected India net collection in the ₹85–95 crore range. However, subsequent updates have raised expectations, with reports suggesting that the film could approach the ₹100 crore mark across languages. Its evening and night-show performance will be crucial in determining the final opening-day figure.
The benchmark is substantial. Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, reportedly collected ₹102.55 crore net in India on its first day, according to Sacnilk’s tracking figures cited in media reports. Ramayana will need to cross that number to claim a bigger opening.
Ramayana Box Office Collection Day 1: Latest Estimates
Ramayana began its theatrical run on November 5, 2026, across multiple languages. The film’s early box-office performance showed a gradual increase as more shows were completed, with the Hindi version emerging as its biggest contributor.
According to a later opening-day update published by The Indian Express, the film had collected ₹46.47 crore net in India at the time of reporting. The Hindi version contributed the largest share, followed by the Kannada and Telugu versions, while Tamil and Malayalam also added to the total.
The report indicated that the film could reach approximately ₹100 crore net across all languages on Day 1. These figures remain estimates rather than a final collection, and the eventual total will depend on the remaining evening and night shows.
Earlier projections had placed the opening in the ₹85–95 crore range. The changing estimates underline why opening-day predictions should be treated cautiously until the complete day’s figures are available.
Ramayana vs Dhurandhar 2: Can Ranbir Kapoor Beat Ranveer Singh?
The biggest opening-day target for Ramayana is Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The Ranveer Singh-starrer reportedly collected ₹102.55 crore net in India on its first day, setting a formidable benchmark for new releases.
If Ramayana finishes near the latest projection of ₹100 crore, it could come close to the record but may still fall short. A stronger-than-expected performance in the remaining shows could change the picture, although the final figures will decide whether it manages to overtake the Ranveer Singh film.
The comparison is particularly interesting because both films arrived with enormous expectations and large-scale theatrical releases. While Dhurandhar 2 built its opening around a high-voltage action narrative and Ranveer Singh’s return, Ramayana is drawing audiences with its mythological story, star cast and ambitious visual scale.
For Ramayana, crossing the ₹100 crore mark would itself represent a major opening. Beating Dhurandhar 2, however, would require it to move beyond the ₹102.55 crore benchmark.
Ramayana Budget: Is an Opening Near ₹100 Crore Enough?
The scale of Ramayana has made its box-office performance an important talking point even before its release. The two-part project has been associated with a reported combined budget of approximately ₹4,000 crore.
However, the figure should not be treated as the production budget of the first instalment alone. Yash has clarified that the ₹4,000 crore amount covers both films, along with release and promotional expenses.
Therefore, dividing the combined figure equally and declaring the first part’s budget to be ₹2,000 crore would be an assumption, not a confirmed production-cost breakdown. The makers have not provided a verified standalone budget for Part 1 in the information available for this report.
An opening near ₹100 crore would be a significant start, but a film’s financial performance cannot be judged by its first-day collection alone. Its theatrical run, audience response, subsequent-day trends, overseas business and distribution economics will all matter.
What Is Ramayana About?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash appears as Ravana.
The first instalment introduces the central characters and establishes the events leading into the larger conflict. The ensemble also features Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, among several other prominent actors.
The film has been mounted on an ambitious scale, with its visual effects and international production approach forming a major part of its theatrical appeal. The second instalment is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2028.
For now, the immediate question is whether Ramayana can turn its strong opening-day momentum into a record-breaking final tally. The film is tracking towards a major first-day collection, but Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to hold the ₹102.55 crore India net benchmark.
Jay-Ho! Box Office Watch: Ramayana is expected to approach ₹100 crore net in India on Day 1, but it will need to cross ₹102.55 crore to beat Dhurandhar: The Revenge‘s reported opening record.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Day 1 box office prediction for Ramayana?
Early estimates suggest that Ramayana could collect approximately ₹85–95 crore net in India, while later reports indicate that it may approach ₹100 crore. The final collection is awaited.
2. Can Ramayana beat Dhurandhar 2’s opening-day record?
It needs to surpass ₹102.55 crore net in India to beat the reported Day 1 collection of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
3. How much did Dhurandhar 2 collect on its first day?
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, reportedly collected ₹102.55 crore net in India on its opening day.
4. Who stars in Ramayana?
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, while Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman.
