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Ramayana Creates History as the Highest Day 1 Pre-Diwali Opener in the History of Indian Cinema, Rakes in ₹155 Crore Worldwide
Defying the traditional pre-Diwali box office lull, the epic delivers a historic opening, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Ramayana has finally arrived, and its opening at the box office has created history. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by producers Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus Studios) and Rocking Star Yash (Monster Mind Creations), Ramayana: Part One released worldwide on November 5, 2026, amid tremendous anticipation. Featuring an ensemble led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, the film has brought India’s timeless epic to audiences across the world.
Making a remarkable start at the global box office, Ramayana has collected a staggering ₹155 crore worldwide gross on its opening day, emerging as the highest Day 1 Pre-Diwali opener in the history of Indian cinema.
For years, the pre-Diwali period has been considered a challenging window for theatrical releases, traditionally associated with a slowdown in box office business. With families occupied with cleaning, renovating and decorating their homes, shopping for festive preparations, and travelling ahead of the holidays, cinema-going usually takes a backseat. Prior to Ramayana, the highest opening for any film in the pre-Diwali window stood at an all-India net collection of ₹40 crore on Day 1. And Worldwide gross was 94Cr.
However, Ramayana has rewritten the narrative, overcoming the traditional pre-festive lull with an extraordinary opening. The film’s phenomenal audience response saw theatres witnessing strong footfalls right from the early morning shows, translating into a historic start at the box office.
With the Diwali festive period still ahead, Ramayana’s record-breaking opening sets the stage for what promises to be an extraordinary box office journey.
