Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part 1 has registered a strong opening at the Indian box office, but it could not surpass the first-day collection of Prabhas’ Adipurush. Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic collected ₹64.85 crore net in India on November 5, 2026, while the 2023 film had opened with ₹86.75 crore net across languages.
The comparison is particularly interesting because both films bring the story of the Ramayana to the big screen on a massive cinematic scale. However, their opening-day performances reveal a significant difference in regional contributions. While Ramayana recorded a much stronger Hindi opening, Adipurush benefited from an impressive Telugu debut that pushed its overall collection considerably higher.
According to Sacnilk’s box-office tracking figures, Ramayana recorded an India gross of ₹77.50 crore across approximately 25,200 shows on its opening day. The film’s Hindi version contributed the largest share, followed by Kannada and Telugu.
Ramayana vs Adipurush: Day 1 Box Office Collection Compared
On its first day, Ramayana collected ₹64.85 crore net in India, compared with Adipurush‘s ₹86.75 crore. This means Prabhas’ film opened approximately ₹21.90 crore ahead of Ranbir Kapoor’s latest release.
However, the Hindi-language comparison tells a different story. Ramayana earned ₹47.50 crore net from its Hindi version, comfortably ahead of Adipurush, which collected ₹37.25 crore in Hindi on its opening day.
The major difference came from the Telugu market. Adipurush collected ₹48 crore net from its Telugu version alone, while Ramayana earned ₹6 crore from its Telugu release. That gap played a significant role in determining the overall opening-day result.
| Day 1 Box Office | Ramayana (2026) | Adipurush (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| India Net | ₹64.85 crore | ₹86.75 crore |
| India Gross | ₹77.50 crore | ₹103.08 crore |
| Hindi Net | ₹47.50 crore | ₹37.25 crore |
| Telugu Net | ₹6 crore | ₹48 crore |
| Kannada Net | ₹7.25 crore | ₹0.40 crore |
| Tamil Net | ₹2.60 crore | ₹0.70 crore |
| Malayalam Net | ₹1.50 crore | ₹0.40 crore |
| Tracked Shows | 25,200 | 16,452 |
Figures are trade-tracker estimates and reported opening-day collections. India net and India gross are different box-office measures.
Ramayana Hindi Opening Beats Adipurush
One of the biggest highlights of Ramayana‘s opening is its performance in the Hindi market. Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama helped the film register ₹47.50 crore net from its Hindi version, surpassing Adipurush‘s ₹37.25 crore Hindi opening.
The Kannada version also made a notable contribution, collecting ₹7.25 crore. This was significantly higher than Adipurush‘s Kannada opening of ₹40 lakh.
The Telugu version of Ramayana, meanwhile, collected ₹6 crore, while the Tamil and Malayalam versions contributed ₹2.60 crore and ₹1.50 crore, respectively. These figures show that the film’s opening was driven primarily by its Hindi business, with Kannada emerging as another important contributor.
Why Did Adipurush Open Bigger Than Ramayana?
Despite its lower Hindi opening, Adipurush managed a bigger overall debut because of its extraordinary Telugu performance. The Prabhas-starrer collected ₹48 crore from the Telugu version on Day 1, accounting for more than half of its total India net collection.
By comparison, Ramayana recorded ₹6 crore from Telugu screenings. The difference highlights how regional audience support can significantly influence a film’s overall opening, particularly when a major release arrives in multiple languages.
The two films also arrived in different theatrical and market conditions. Adipurush was released in June 2023, while Ramayana arrived on November 5, 2026, ahead of the Diwali festivities. Their opening-day figures therefore provide a useful comparison of box-office performance, but they do not establish which film will have the stronger overall theatrical run.
Can Ramayana Beat Adipurush in Its Overall Box Office Run?
Although Ramayana could not surpass Adipurush on Day 1, its theatrical journey has only begun. The Diwali holiday period could help the film attract additional audiences over the coming days, while audience response and word of mouth will play an important role in determining its long-term performance.
The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part epic has been mounted on an ambitious scale, with its next instalment scheduled for Diwali 2028.
For now, Adipurush holds the advantage in the overall India opening-day comparison, while Ramayana has emerged stronger in the Hindi market. Whether Ranbir Kapoor’s film can sustain its momentum and deliver a bigger theatrical run will become clearer as its first weekend progresses.
Ramayana beats Adipurush in Hindi opening-day collections but trails Prabhas’ film by ₹21.90 crore in overall India net earnings. The Telugu market made the biggest difference between the two openings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much did Ramayana collect on Day 1 at the Indian box office?
Ramayana collected approximately ₹64.85 crore net and ₹77.50 crore gross in India on its opening day, November 5, 2026.
2. How much did Adipurush collect on its first day?
Prabhas-starrer Adipurush collected approximately ₹86.75 crore net in India on Day 1 in 2023.
3. Which film had the bigger opening, Ramayana or Adipurush?
Adipurush recorded the bigger overall opening, collecting ₹86.75 crore net compared with Ramayana’s ₹64.85 crore.
4. What was the difference between Ramayana and Adipurush’s Day 1 collections?
Adipurush opened approximately ₹21.90 crore higher than Ramayana at the Indian box office.
5. Did Ramayana beat Adipurush in Hindi collections?
Yes. Ramayana collected ₹47.50 crore net in Hindi, surpassing Adipurush’s reported Hindi opening of ₹37.25 crore.
