Yes, Ramayana closed its first day with Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross in India, according to final Day 1 figures from trade tracker Sacnilk. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, released on Thursday, November 5, 2026. It sold about 2,525,775 tickets across 25,200 shows at 36 percent occupancy. The Hindi version led the way with Rs 47.50 crore, and the film had already crossed Rs 40 crore by 5 PM on Day 1, up from Rs 20 crore by noon. The opening came after a record advance booking, and Day 2 advance booking was already strong before the first day had even finished.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Film | Ramayana Part 1 |
| Release date | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Lead cast | Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita |
| Day 1 India net | Rs 64.85 crore |
| Day 1 India gross | Rs 77.50 crore |
| Shows | 25,200 shows |
| Tickets sold | About 2,525,775 tickets |
| Occupancy | 36 percent |
| Hindi Day 1 | Rs 47.50 crore from 20,678 shows |
| Kannada Day 1 | Rs 7.25 crore |
| Telugu Day 1 | Rs 6.00 crore |
| Tamil Day 1 | Rs 2.60 crore |
| Malayalam Day 1 | Rs 1.50 crore |
| Day 1 by 12 noon | Rs 20 crore |
| Day 1 by 5 PM | Rs 40 crore |
| Day 2 advance booking | Rs 31.22 crore gross, 826,064 tickets, 24,232 shows |
| Sequel | Ramayana Part 2 scheduled for Diwali 2028 |
The Final Day 1 Numbers
The final Day 1 figures give the full picture of an opening that built steadily through the day. Ramayana started with Rs 20 crore by 12 noon, then doubled to Rs 40 crore by 5 PM, and kept climbing through the evening and night shows to finish at Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross in India. The gap between the net and gross figures reflects taxes and other charges, but both numbers tell the same story. This was a very large opening, spread across 25,200 shows and about 2,525,775 tickets sold. For readers who followed the day as it happened, the final total completes the story we tracked in our earlier update on Ramayana crossing Rs 40 crore by 5 PM on Day 1.
Occupancy for the day stood at 36 percent. That figure may look modest on its own, but it has to be read next to the size of the release. With 25,200 shows across the country, filling more than a third of all seats on a weekday adds up to a huge total. Other trackers put the Day 1 total in a similar range, with small differences that are normal when different sources count at different times. BoxOfficeIndia24 puts Day 1 at 64.01 crore net and 75.00 crore gross, while TrackTollywood records 75.99 crore gross. All three agree on the scale of the day. Whichever tracker you follow, Ramayana opened with a Day 1 total in the mid 60s net and the mid 70s gross.
Hindi Leads, Other Languages Add Up
The Hindi version was the clear leader on Day 1, with Rs 47.50 crore from 20,678 shows. That is close to three quarters of the total net figure, which is what you would expect for a Hindi film with stars of this size. But the rest of the total is where the story gets interesting, because Ramayana was released as a truly multi-language film, and the other languages added a large sum of their own.
Kannada was the second biggest language, with Rs 7.25 crore. That figure reflects the pull of Yash, who plays Ravana and who is a huge star in Karnataka. Telugu followed with Rs 6.00 crore, Tamil with Rs 2.60 crore, and Malayalam with Rs 1.50 crore. Together, the four south Indian languages added Rs 17.35 crore to the Day 1 total. The casting was built for this kind of reach. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram brings a large Hindi film following. Yash as Ravana brings a massive following in Karnataka and across the south. Sai Pallavi as Sita adds her own loyal audience. A Hindi-only release depends on one market. A five-language release can draw crowds from five markets at once, and on Day 1 each of those markets contributed.
A Record Advance Booking Paid Off
The Day 1 total did not come from nowhere. Day 1 advance booking had closed at 50.08 crore gross including block seats, and 42.96 crore without them, from 14.05 lakh tickets across 26,615 shows. That advance figure was already a record, placing the film in the all-time top 2 for advance bookings. When a film opens with advance booking at that level, a strong first day is almost certain. The only question is how far the walk-in audience will push the total beyond the advance base.
The answer on Day 1 was a long way. The film collected Rs 20 crore by noon and Rs 40 crore by 5 PM, and the final net total of Rs 64.85 crore moved well past the advance booking figure. That means the day-of audience added a large sum on top of the tickets that were already sold before release. Advance booking gave the film a strong floor. The walk-in crowd, the word of mouth, and the evening and night shows built the rest. The advance booking story was covered in detail in our earlier report on Ramayana final advance booking at Rs 42.96 crore entering the all-time top 2.
How Day 1 Compares With Toxic
One comparison has drawn a lot of attention. The Hindi version of Ramayana at Rs 47.50 crore did not beat the Hindi opening of Toxic, which was 55 crore rupees, according to Filmibeat. That comparison has been described as a disappointing result for the Hindi version, and it is worth looking at carefully, because it tells only part of the story.
The Hindi comparison is real, and the gap is clear. Toxic opened its Hindi version at 55 crore rupees, which is 7.50 crore more than the Hindi version of Ramayana. For a film of this size, that is a gap the trade will notice. But the Hindi version is only one part of Ramayana, and the film was designed to earn across five languages, not one. The total Day 1 net of Rs 64.85 crore includes the strong south Indian language totals. What matters now is the weekend. If the film holds well through Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Toxic comparison will fade quickly. For now, the fair reading is simple. The Hindi version did not set a new Hindi record, but the film as a whole opened very big.
Day 2 Already Looks Strong
The early signs for Day 2 are encouraging. Day 2 advance booking already stands at Rs 31.22 crore gross for Friday shows, with 826,064 tickets booked across 24,232 shows. That is a large advance figure for a second day, and it was recorded before Day 1 had even finished. It suggests that the audience who saw the film on Thursday, and the audience who heard about it from them, are already booking for Friday.
Day 2 advance booking is often a better test than Day 1, because Day 1 is driven by advance sales and opening day excitement. Day 2 depends more on word of mouth and on whether the people who saw the film on Thursday are telling others to go. A Day 2 advance of Rs 31.22 crore gross, with more than 8 lakh tickets already booked, points to a strong Friday. There is also a wider context for a film opening at this scale. The cinema business has seen strong results from large-format and premium screen releases this year, as covered in our report on IMAX record third quarter revenue of 175 million dollars and the Odyssey effect. Ramayana is the kind of big-screen epic that benefits from that trend, and its Day 1 numbers suggest that audiences are still willing to turn up in large numbers for a film built to be seen in a cinema.
Overseas Numbers Still Coming In
Overseas figures are still being counted, so the worldwide Day 1 total is not final yet. Early estimates put the worldwide Day 1 gross past 150 crore rupees, but that should be read clearly as an early estimate, not a final figure. The overseas count takes longer because it covers many countries and many time zones, and the final number will only be known once all the markets have reported.
One tracker reported overseas at 27.38 crore so far, led by North America at 10.28 crore. That figure is partial, and it will rise as more markets report their numbers. North America leading the overseas total is normal for a big Indian release. If the overseas total grows as expected, the worldwide Day 1 figure will be well past the India gross of Rs 77.50 crore, and the early estimate of past 150 crore worldwide may turn out to be close to the final number. For now, the India numbers are final, with Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross confirmed by Sacnilk, and the worldwide total will be confirmed once the overseas markets have reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Ramayana earn on Day 1 in India?
Ramayana earned Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross in India on Day 1, according to final figures from trade tracker Sacnilk. It sold about 2,525,775 tickets across 25,200 shows at 36 percent occupancy.
How much did the Hindi version of Ramayana earn on Day 1?
The Hindi version earned Rs 47.50 crore from 20,678 shows. That did not beat the Hindi opening of Toxic, which was 55 crore rupees, according to Filmibeat. The other languages added Rs 17.35 crore in total, led by Kannada at Rs 7.25 crore.
What was the Day 1 advance booking for Ramayana?
Day 1 advance booking closed at 50.08 crore gross including block seats, and 42.96 crore without them, from 14.05 lakh tickets across 26,615 shows. Day 2 advance booking already stands at Rs 31.22 crore gross for Friday shows, with 826,064 tickets booked across 24,232 shows.
When is Ramayana Part 2 scheduled to release?
Ramayana Part 2 is scheduled for Diwali 2028. The first film released on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and the sequel will continue the story two years later.
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Final Thoughts
Ramayana closed its first day with Rs 64.85 crore net and Rs 77.50 crore gross in India. It started at Rs 20 crore by noon, doubled to Rs 40 crore by 5 PM, and kept climbing through the night shows to a final total built on about 2.5 million tickets. The Hindi version led with Rs 47.50 crore, but the south Indian languages added Rs 17.35 crore, and the record advance booking of Rs 42.96 crore gave the film a strong base. The Hindi version did not beat the 55 crore opening of Toxic, but the total opening is very large by any measure. With Day 2 advance booking already at Rs 31.22 crore gross and the overseas total still being counted, the first day looks less like a peak and more like a start. The sequel is already set for Diwali 2028.
