Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ Crosses ₹1,000 Crore Worldwide in Just Eight Days



Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated mythological epic, *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend*, has created a major milestone at the global box office by crossing the ₹1,000 crore mark within just eight days of its theatrical release. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in leading roles, the film has emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes in Indian cinema in 2026.

According to box-office tracking figures reported by media outlets, the film's worldwide gross collection reached approximately ₹1,033.55 crore by the end of its eighth day, November 12. With this achievement, it became the 11th Indian film to enter the prestigious ₹1,000 crore worldwide club.



‘Ramayana’ Becomes the Third-Fastest Indian Film to Cross ₹1,000 Crore

The film's impressive box-office performance has placed it among the fastest Indian productions to achieve the ₹1,000 crore milestone.

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend reached the landmark in eight days, making it the third-fastest Indian film to do so. Only *Pushpa 2: The Rule* and *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* reportedly achieved the same milestone in seven days.

The achievement highlights the film's strong performance across domestic and international markets during its opening week.



Worldwide Box Office Collection Breakdown

The film has recorded substantial earnings in India as well as overseas markets.

According to trade estimates reported by Sacnilk, its eight-day box-office figures are:

- India net collection: ₹564.60 crore

- India gross collection: ₹675.05 crore

- Overseas gross collection: ₹358.50 crore

- Worldwide gross collection: ₹1,033.55 crore

The domestic market has contributed the larger share of the film's worldwide earnings, while international audiences have also played an important role in its commercial performance.



Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Lead the Epic

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.

The cast also includes Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, alongside other prominent actors.

The film presents a cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, one of India's most widely recognised epics. Its large-scale production, visual presentation and internationally oriented release have helped it attract attention from audiences across different markets.







‘Ramayana’ Surpasses the Domestic Collections of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Animal’

Alongside its worldwide milestone, the film has also achieved a significant domestic box-office record.

Its reported India net collection of ₹564.60 crore has surpassed the lifetime domestic collections of Shah Rukh Khan's *Pathaan*, which earned approximately ₹544.28 crore, and Ranbir Kapoor's *Animal*, which collected around ₹556.36 crore.

These figures have further strengthened the film's position among the major box-office performers of Indian cinema.



What Lies Ahead for the ‘Ramayana’ Franchise?

The success of the first instalment has generated considerable attention around the future of the two-part cinematic adaptation.

With its strong opening-week performance, the film has established a significant commercial benchmark. Its performance over the coming weeks will be important in determining how far its worldwide collection can grow.

The second instalment is currently scheduled for a Diwali 2028 release, according to media reports.



Conclusion

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend crossing ₹1,000 crore worldwide in just eight days marks a major moment for Indian cinema. With approximately ₹1,033.55 crore in global gross collections, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial has entered the ₹1,000 crore club as the 11th Indian film to achieve the milestone.

Led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, the film's performance demonstrates its strong reach across domestic and international markets. Attention will now turn to its second-week collections and its eventual position among the highest-grossing Indian films.



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