Ramayana collects 425 cr in Week 1 in Hindi; emerges victorious with regional versions
11:10 PM
Box Office India Trade Network
RAMAYANA (Hindi) remained super strong and had another huge day on Wednesday as it collected 56 crore nett which gives the film a seven day first week total of 384 crore nett. The weekdays have seen huge collections; the film have accumulated 214 crore nett in three days and there is still one day to go.
The weekdays are likely to contribute over 250 crore nett due to the holiday period. Wednesday was Bhai Dooj which is an official holiday in states like UP, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Thursday will see Gujarat remain in holiday period and a few others will act like holidays as well.
RAMAYANA is a winner but the second weekend is crucial as after the weekend, the numbers will get lower. So, it is the second weekend where it can still add these huge figures. The big victory of the film are the collections of the regional versions which have collected almost 110 crore nett with Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam versions being very steady till now. Telugu also has good numbers but could have done better considering the size of this market and its holds are weaker compared to the rest.
The little downside of the film are collections in the mass Hindi circuits. They have been very good collections but taking into account the holiday period, they should have been higher. This is crucial as its these areas which could have taken the film to another level as long term its these pockets which sustain strongly.
The collections of RAMAYANA (Hindi) till date are as follows.
Thursday - 43,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 33,25,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 48,75,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 34,00,00,000 apprx
Monday - 91,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday - 76,50,00,000 apprx
Wednesday - 57,00,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 3,84,00,00,000 apprx
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RAMAYANA (Hindi) has emerged as the second highest first week collection of all time after DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE. The film had a huge collection of 384 crore nett and missed the 400 crore nett mark by a little margin. DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE had not only crossed the 400 crore nett but even the 500 crore nett mark.
Here, RAMAYANA is 120 crore nett less but that probably does not tell the whole story. DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE had a release in Eid week where the first seven days in terms of holidays fell better. RAMAYANA, meanwhile, had four days where collections were hit badly because of Pre Diwali.
The reason why it is so much behind DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE is because the Ranveer Singh-starrer had a more beneficial first week though it cant be said that RAMAYANA would have beaten it if it did not have four days of dull business but for sure it would have been closer. This situation would become clearer in the second week because if RAMAYANA does as much or more than DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE in week two, then it will mean this huge first gap is down to the circumstances with Eid falling better for collections than Diwali.
The top first week collections for original Hindi films in Hindi are as follows. All collections are like for like and for the first seven full days. Four films from 2026 have managed to get in the list.
1. Dhurandhar The Revenge - 5,05,52,00,000
2. Ramayana - 3,84,00,00,000
3. Pathaan - 3,17,06,00,000
4. Jawan - 3,15,59,00,000
5. Animal - 2,92,36,00,000
6. Gadar 2 - 2,81,44,00,000
7. Stree 2 - 2,64,60,00,000
8. Drishyam 3 The Conclusion - 2,40,22,00,000
9. Border 2 - 2,15,77,00,000
10. Chhaava - 2,10,59,00,000
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RAMAYANA has done excellent business in the first week but the real victory of the film is the business the film has done in regional languages. They have all fared extremely well though Telugu is not holding up like the others. The record business for a Hindi film from languages is the 125 crore nett of ADIPURUSH but that had Prabhas in the lead. So, it became a Telugu film and that is where it did a heavy chunk of this 125 crore nett.
It is difficult to judge at the moment where RAMAYANA will go in languages though 150 crore nett at least should happen. It will not seem much considering what some South films have done in the Hindi circuits but it has to remembered Hindi circuits are larger in potential and population and those South films don't have an original language version in Hindi circuits competing with the Hindi version. RAMAYANA also has a Hindi version in the South which has also done very well.
Also RAMAYANA is not a sequel and its sequels that smash the box office in Hindi circuits though KALKI 2898 AD and RRR are non sequels films that have done fantastic business. Here RAMAYANA is setting itself up for bigger returns in the sequel as it has appreciation in Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam. So, these are going to be far better next time as the initials will be bigger. If RAMAYANA goes to 150-175 crore nett, then the next one will take real advantage of the South India market and then part 2 can do the sort of figures that have been unthinkable till now in South India.
The business of RAMAYANA in regional languages in the first seven days is as follows.
Telugu - 33,00,00,000 apprx
Tamil - 17,50,00,000 apprx
Kannada - 43,00,00,000 apprx
Malayalam - 15,00,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 1,08,50,00,000 apprx
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RAMAYANA (Hindi) picked up another 40 crore nett plus on the last day of the week as it collected 41 crore nett to take its eight day extended first week total to 425 crore nett. Its an excellent total over the first eight days but DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE covered 588 crore nett over 8 days plus paid previews. If we take like to like, then its 545 crore nett for DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE and 425 crore nett for RAMAYANA.
This has a lot to do with Eid week falling better with the holidays compared to Diwali week. It is to say what would be the gap if all was equal but the second week will give an answer to that. If RAMAYANA puts up a similar type of second week then it can be said that a lot of this gap between the two films is down to how the holidays fell. The film does not need to beat DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE to become a winner but as the film is easily the most expensive film ever made in India, it is expected to become one of the big grossers.
There is still some holiday factor in these collections but this will remain till Monday as even Monday is a minor holiday in a couple of areas. The second Friday is crucial as due to the huge budget figures going around, you have doubters with recovery not being good enough but once a film actually runs and sustains, all of that becomes irrelevant.
RAMAYANA remains superb in languages with another 9 crore nett plus apprx coming on Thursday for an extended week total of 118 crore nett. The Telugu version has seen a drop but the other three languages are extraordinary and the way its going it has a shot at the 200 crore nett mark.
The collections of RAMAYANA (Hindi) till date are as follows.
Thursday - 43,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 33,25,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 48,75,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 34,00,00,000 apprx
Monday - 91,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday - 76,50,00,000 apprx
Wednesday - 57,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday - 41,00,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 4,25,00,00,000 apprx
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RAMAYANA has recorded the second highest first week of all time if we take all the Indian films made in India and all the versions they released in. Only PUSHPA 2 - THE RULE has managed to get a better collection and here its just a minor gap of 6 crore. Considering the dull pre Diwali release for RAMAYANA, its a huge feat getting to this figure.
The film collected 919 crore worldwide for the first seven days which shows that the 1000 crore mark worldwide is nothing now for big films which have a release in multiple versions. For a Hindi film alone, its still a fair task though the way business is going, more and more films will break this barrier. Here, RAMAYANA has hit the 1000 crore mark in its extended eight day week.
The issue with multiple versions, be it including the South ones in India or the Far East ones in Overseas, is that DANGAL is over 2000 crore and that is the target which no film is really getting close to yet but in time this will also go. The second part of RAMAYANA is sure to challenge this DANGAL number and some film may come before as well.
RAMAYANA has beaten DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE worldwide over the first seven days on all versions and collections below are all like for like and for seven DAYS only. The South films like to lump all onto day one in India and Overseas as they put out posters with crazy day one figures and Hindi films are also moving in that way also as sometimes they look small with the figures being claimed out there.
Below are the top ten collections worldwide for seven days for films released on all versions. All collections are like for like which is most important for comparisons. Its five films in Hindi and five films from the South in the list till date.
1. Pushpa 2 - The Rule - 9,25,59,37,500
2. Ramayana - 9,19,00,00,000 apprx
3. Dhurandhar The Revenge - 8,51,35,50,000
4. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion - 8,06,89,50,000
5. KGF - Chapter 2 - 7,36,06,00,000
6. RRR - 6,40,15,50,000
7. Pathaan - 6,37,35,37,500
8. Jawan - 6,30,81,00,000
9. Kalki 2898 AD - 6,17,39,50,000
10. Animal - 5,31,75,00,000
Bandit Queen gets a sequel three decades later; Honey Trehan to direct
5:01 PM
Three decades after Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen, Satluj director Honey Trehan takes the directorial baton for a sequel; movie to capture Phoolan Devi’s marriage and political career
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; November 13, 2026)
A gritty retelling of Phoolan Devi’s life was brought to the screen with Bandit Queen (1994) by director Shekhar Kapur and producer Bobby Bedi. Over three decades on, the latter is revisiting the subject with director Honey Trehan. A yet-untitled film will explore the next chapter of the dacoit-turned-politician’s life, beginning with her surrender to the police in 1983 and the 11 years she spent in prison for the Behmai massacre, before tracing her journey into politics and her 2001 assassination.
For Trehan, who signed the project last month, the opportunity admittedly comes with a sense of responsibility.
“Bandit Queen has been a huge inspiration for filmmakers of my generation, and it’s special when I am offered the opportunity to carry that legacy forward by Bobby sir. This film begins where Shekhar sir’s Bandit Queen left off. It’s a great responsibility to honour what the original film represented. I am engrossed in the script and going through the amount of research Bobby sir has already done,” said the director, whose last offering, Satluj, has yet to see the light of day.
Even as the film is being positioned as a follow-up to the acclaimed movie, Bedi doesn’t view it as a conventional sequel. According to him, the two movies tackle different themes despite sharing the protagonist. “Bandit Queen was essentially about rape and revenge. Here, we are looking at what happens to Phoolan after she comes out of jail. It’s about a woman who has survived an extraordinary life and what she chooses to do thereafter,” he shared.
Devi’s relationship with Umed Singh, whom she married after her release in 1994, will form the crux of the story.
Bedi elaborated, “Her love story with Umed Singh is an important part of this film. Her personal life, her fight for women’s rights, and becoming a member of Parliament twice are all part of this journey. There is so much more to her life than what people have seen in Bandit Queen.” He added that the cast will be locked by Trehan after the script is complete.
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This project will be distinct from ‘Phoolan’. Richie Mehta’s film chronicles the 48-hour tense standoff in 1981 when Phoolan Devi and her gang were surrounded by the police force in a village in the Chambal region.
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‘Bandit Queen’ was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 67th Academy
Awards
It is very brave of Ranbir Kapoor to do the role in Ramayana-Anupam Kher
5:00 PM
Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; November 13, 2026)
Anupam Kher gave his voice to Jatayu in the recently released Ramayana: Rise of a Legend and also served as the narrator for the epic, and the actor is ecstatic with the response, especially for the climax fight sequence between Jatayu and Ravana.
"Obviously, the fight is spectacular because of its VFX, and it has also brought attention to the Jatayu temple in Keralam. I open Instagram, and it's filled with Jatayu Reels. Jatayu was very old when he had this fight. Thus, it was a fight of an underdog," he says.
The 71-year-old raves about the international level quality of the film saying, "People are thinking of films like Lord of The Rings when they are watching Ramayana." Kher was recently at the Swedish premiere of Ramayana and he insists he was moved by the response the audience gave the film there.
"An 18-year-old Swedish boy, who came with his mother and sister, was mesmerized by the film's visuals and the script. He was amused that such a selfless man existed. He told me he wants to read Ramayana now. The film has also given Indians abroad a sense of pride."
Before the release, Ramayana was subjected to a lot of criticism and skepticism, but Anupam Kher believes people need to look at the film from a different perspective.
“There are criticizers and then there are doers. Everyone will have an interpretation of the film, but it should be applauded for what it attempted. Today, anyone can criticize anything but you need to see the film in a certain pretext. In the last 100 years, we have seen good cinema but nothing like this. This is the best way to educate the younger generation about our history,” he asserts.
Kher is all praise for the quality of work that actors Ranbir Kapoor and Yash brought to the fore as Ram and Ravana respectively.
"It is very brave of Ranbir to do a role which doesn't have much dramatics. Ranbir is a very popular actor with a great sense of acting, and to do such a restrained role, only an actor like him could have done it. Someone else might have felt kahin to thoda heroism dikha dun. On the other hand, Yash has maintained a certain kind of power in his performance and (actor) Sharad Kelkar in his Hindi dub complemented him so well. Yash is a very massy actor and he could have been tempted to go over the top, but it speaks a lot about Nitesh Tiwari as a director,” he says, adding that the entire cast deserves an applause including Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Arun Govil.
Recently, it was announced that Ramayana has been submitted for Oscars 2027, and Kher remains hopeful. “As an Academy member, I will certainly root for it,” he ends.
This has been a knockout year for me with Chiraiya, Gajab Raat, Last Man In Tower-Divya Dutta
4:57 PM
Deep Saxena (HINDUSTAN TIMES; November 11, 2026)
This year so far has been a “knockout” one for actor Divya Dutta. With the top trending web series Chiraiya, the digital film Gajab Raat with Manoj Bajpayee, the recent OTT release Last Man In Tower alongside him, and a film with director Sudhir Mishra, the actor is in a happy space.
“When people come and say that you have ruled the OTT, it feels nice, as I wanted that for a long time and it happened,” she says, adding, “It often happens that you are praised for your work but it is not so-called commercially successful, or it's the other way around. It's rare to get praise and success together, and when that happens, it's a very beautiful thing. That way, this has been a knockout year for me!”
Looking back, she recalls, “It started with Chiraiya, and when it dropped I was keeping my fingers crossed, but it created a wave, and till date people come to me relating themselves with the show. Kamlesh, my character, became a phenomenon. I have had admiration with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) and Veer-Zaara (2004), but this went on a different level.”
She did a hattrick of films with Manoj Bajpayee. “I wanted to work with Manoj for so long, and this year I only worked with Manoj (laughs). The best thing is all three have been distinctive roles for us. Pitted against him in Gajab Raat, lovers but with ideological differences in Last Man In Tower, and a very different role in Gandhi And My Mother. It was amazing working in an era film with Manoj as Gandhi and improvisation magician Sudhir (Mishra, director). It has been a very gratifying year,” she says.
She reunited with Waheeda Rehman in the film she recently wrapped. “This time we had just one scene together, but we have worked together in Delhi-6, and we all know she is a fantastic actor. I have some beautiful memories, like watching Guide sitting next to her. I love her warmth, the way she likes my work and has praised me for my jewellery and sarees. We spent quality time together and even shopped. It couldn't have gotten better than this.”
Next, she has a mature love story, Tum Rahe Na Tum, with Jimmy Shergill, and Echoes Of Valour, a biopic on Shukla Bandopadhyay with Neeraj Kabi, where she plays an army wife, and Gandhi… The actor is next gearing up to shoot for an OTT series.
Imagine agar saare villains aisa sochte ki mere bachhe dekhenge-Shreyas Talpade
4:54 PM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; November 13, 2026)
Shreyas Talpade has explored different facets of filmmaking, from acting and producing to directing. Recently, he made his debut as a host on television with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Hindustan Ka Sangeetsthan. In a chat, he discusses his career choices, the expectations of humour associated with hosting, and why he believes talent eventually gets its due.
He says, “I believe in the concept of you live only once, and I don’t want to regret not exploring something. Any other guy in my place would have said, ‘I wouldn’t want to host, but judge.’ However, I wanted to host kyunki koi sapne mein bhi nahi sochega ki ye yahaan kya kar raha hai.”
‘I try to find a middle ground with directors’
Known for his comic timing, Shreyas believes an actor must strike a balance between situational humour and slapstick humour while working within a director’s vision.
He says, “I try to maintain that distinction as much as possible. However, there are times when a director has a strong conviction about a particular scene, and one has to decide whether to go along with it. Given what is at stake, it is not always possible to argue or put forth one’s point of view. In such situations, I try to find a middle ground so that the scene does not come across as crass, while still serving the director’s vision.”
Parenthood has also influenced how he approaches such choices. He says, “Imagine agar saare villains aisa sochte ki mere bachhe dekhenge, toh achhe villains hi nahi hote films mein. However, especially after I have had kids, I think about ki bachche dekhenge. Nowadays, we have a straightforward talk with the director. ‘Bhaisaab, aisa kuch hai kya? Aisa kuch aap karne wale ho toh abhi bata do.’”
‘If you have talent, you don’t need to be afraid’
Shreyas’s willingness to explore unfamiliar territory is rooted in his faith in his own talent. Recalling a conversation with Naseeruddin Shah during the shoot of Iqbal, he remembers being uncertain about what lay ahead.
He adds, “I believe that if you’re talented, you will go on for the longest time. It’s as simple as that. We have seen stars jo aaye, do teen filmein karke nikal liye, but humne talent dekha hai jo tike aur apna naam kamaya. Aaj unka alag stardom hai. I remember a conversation with Naseer sir during the shoot of Iqbal. I asked him, ‘Sir, aapko kabhi dar laga?’ Because I was just married at that point and I didn’t know what lay ahead. He calmly replied, ‘Darr toh nahi laga kabhi kyunki main jaanta tha ki itna talent toh hai ki main bhookha nahi maroonga.’ That line stayed with me. Agar aapke paas talent hai toh aapko darne ki zaroorat nahi.”
He sees character-driven performances as another way for actors to earn renewed recognition when their stardom fades. “There have been certain stars who faded and eventually, once they got into characters, they rose back. The biggest example is someone like Mr (Amitabh) Bachchan. We’ve seen his rise, downfall and his rise again. Even Rishi (Kapoor) sir spoke highly of the characters he played in the later part of his career, saying, ‘Now, I am actually getting my due.’”
‘The only thing we can do is keep working and remain patient’
Having played both lead roles and strong character parts, Shreyas believes an actor’s contribution goes beyond star billing.
He says, “People have come to realize that no matter how big a star is, a film cannot function without its supporting actors. Everyone eventually gets the recognition they deserve, if not today, then tomorrow or sometime later. This applies even to the biggest stars. I believe the only thing we can do is keep working and remain patient.”
(Crisp) Movie Review: GHOST SOLDIER by FENIL SETA
3:59 PM
Ghost Soldier tells a very relevant story for today's times - a big corporation that is ready to go to any lengths to develop it's AI data centre, including forcibly ousting long-time residents from their homes. Meanwhile, the protagonist, who has developed cool gadgets and firearms, stops them, and how. The premise is so strong and this could have made for a cool action film. However, the film's biggest issue is its depiction of America as a place with no rule of law, where anyone with money can run free while the police and authorities look the other way. Hence, a story like this would have been more believable had it been set in India. Secondly, the makers build up the bond between the protagonist and the kid, but it's forgotten in the third act. Thirdly, the protagonist uses the ultra-cool, invincible weapons as per his convenience and, funnily, at times, he uses ordinary guns. Jim Caviezel delivers a restrained and fine performance but, in some scenes, it could have been far more impactful. Cameron Gayden (Jack Hernandezl grandson) is memorable but disappears later on. Olivia Thirlby (Sheriff Heidi Parker) and Michael Ironside (Garry; gun shop owner) leave a huge mark. Carlos Gómez (Hernandez; grandfather), Jaina Lee Ortiz (Sophia), Ty Bell (Alexej Manvelov), Beau Knapp (Mirko; mercenary leader cum goon) and others are fair. All in all, Ghost Soldier is a disappointment.
My rating - ** out of 5!
My rating - ** out of 5!
(Crisp) Movie Review: PARIVARIK MANURANJAN by FENIL SETA
3:28 PM
Parivarik ManuRanjan, which has released today on Sony LIV, instantly reminds one of Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee's films. The protagonists are lovely and the bond they share will put a smile on one's face. The side characters are quirky and add to the entertainment. The conflict that arises at the midpoint is unexpected, while the finale is sweet. On the flipside, the writing has some loose ends and some developments are silly. The track of the politician is crucial, but it's very difficult to digest, and it dents the film's impact to some extent. Pankaj Tripathi is aptly cast as a man with a gentle and non-threatening personality. As always, his performance is terrific. Aditi Rao Hydari looks stunning; her arresting presence and pleasing personality add to her fine performance. Brijendra Kala (Rajaram; also one of the film's writers), Sunita Rajwar (Tamanna), Vijayant Kohli (Harishankar), Neelu Dogra (Babita), Ghanshyam Garg (Ghanshyam; office colleague), Jyoti Pandey (Jyoti Kumari; cop) and others do well. Mukesh Tiwari (Bhoop Singh) is dependable. All in all, Parivarik ManuRanjan works due to its theme, light-hearted tone and the lovely chemistry of Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari.
My rating - *** ½ out of 5!
My rating - *** ½ out of 5!
Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 960
11:02 AM
WILL RAMAYANA HOLD WELL IN THE POST-HOLIDAY PERIOD?
Ramayana is doing superbly well at the box office, though the pre-Diwali effect did dent the collections to an extent. The film was released on Thursday, November 5, while Diwali fell on Sunday, November 8. So, it was expected that Ramayana would not collect as per its potential initially. Yet, the expectations were too high and weren't met.
Ramayana had huge advance bookings, and there was an assumption that spot bookings would further increase collections. However, in the North, people were busy with last-minute shopping, preparations, etc. and they didn’t come out in large numbers. As a result, Ramayana collected Rs. 43 crores on November 5. On Friday, November 6, the film dropped Rs. 33.25 crores, which was normal.
On Saturday, November 9, however, Ramayana went on to collect Rs. 48.75 crores before again dropping to Rs. 34 crores on Sunday, November 8, the day of Diwali. On Monday, however, the film showed its true colours. The earnings jumped to a huge Rs. 91.50 crores. Tuesday was also like a holiday, and that’s when Ramayana collected Rs. 76.50 crores.
The six-day collections of Ramayana are Rs. 327 crores. The first week collections are expected to be around Rs. 410-425 crores. It is less than the industry expectations of Rs. 500 crores in an extended first week. However, the film is still in a good zone.
To begin with, the word of mouth is positive, as proven by the insane jump on Monday. There’s a strong demand to see the film on the big screen and hence, the film will have a long run in cinemas. Secondly, the aforementioned collections are only from India, that too from the Hindi version. The regional versions are doing fairly well. Overseas, Ramayana is on a blockbuster run and may become the biggest overseas grosser (after Dangal), surpassing Pathaan’s collections of $48.50 million.
All eyes will be on the second week, which will again be huge. The competition is limited in the third week as well and hence, it can have a dream run of sorts until November 26.
Ramayana is doing superbly well at the box office, though the pre-Diwali effect did dent the collections to an extent. The film was released on Thursday, November 5, while Diwali fell on Sunday, November 8. So, it was expected that Ramayana would not collect as per its potential initially. Yet, the expectations were too high and weren't met.
Ramayana had huge advance bookings, and there was an assumption that spot bookings would further increase collections. However, in the North, people were busy with last-minute shopping, preparations, etc. and they didn’t come out in large numbers. As a result, Ramayana collected Rs. 43 crores on November 5. On Friday, November 6, the film dropped Rs. 33.25 crores, which was normal.
On Saturday, November 9, however, Ramayana went on to collect Rs. 48.75 crores before again dropping to Rs. 34 crores on Sunday, November 8, the day of Diwali. On Monday, however, the film showed its true colours. The earnings jumped to a huge Rs. 91.50 crores. Tuesday was also like a holiday, and that’s when Ramayana collected Rs. 76.50 crores.
The six-day collections of Ramayana are Rs. 327 crores. The first week collections are expected to be around Rs. 410-425 crores. It is less than the industry expectations of Rs. 500 crores in an extended first week. However, the film is still in a good zone.
To begin with, the word of mouth is positive, as proven by the insane jump on Monday. There’s a strong demand to see the film on the big screen and hence, the film will have a long run in cinemas. Secondly, the aforementioned collections are only from India, that too from the Hindi version. The regional versions are doing fairly well. Overseas, Ramayana is on a blockbuster run and may become the biggest overseas grosser (after Dangal), surpassing Pathaan’s collections of $48.50 million.
All eyes will be on the second week, which will again be huge. The competition is limited in the third week as well and hence, it can have a dream run of sorts until November 26.
Ramayana collects 327 cr in 6 days days in Hindi; records historic highest Tuesday of all time
10:00 AM
Box Office India Trade Network
RAMAYANA (Hindi) had a historic first Tuesday; it collected 76.50 crore nett as the Diwali holiday spilled into two days with some circuits seeing it on Monday and others having it on Tuesday. This has meant the film has put up around 168 crore nett over the two Diwali holidays. The collections on day six are similar to the first day of DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE.
The film dropped even less in the national chains as here, it was only a 12% drop compared to the overall drop of 15%. This is because some mass pockets and single screens were at a optimum on Monday and feel a little more on Tuesday. The total collections of the film now stand at 327 crore nett after five days though they will come down to lower levels day by day now.
It is when all this holiday factor goes out of the window that a judgement can be made where the film is going. It is Bhai Dooj on Wednesday which will help the collections in certain areas while other places it will be a normal working day. The collections will still be at a higher level than they should be.
RAMAYANA did best in Mumbai and Mysore on Tuesday and if Gujarat was a little disappointing on Monday, it held up superbly well on Tuesday. The film superb in the South outside the Hindi version in Nizam/Andhra. All the regional versions are excellent and that includes Tamil and Malayalam which normally struggle to do much. Kannada also struggled but here the film has a star from the state so that was expected to do well. The film is doing fantastic business in Mysore, Tamil Nadu and even Kerala be it regional or Hindi versions.
The collections of RAMAYANA (Hindi) till date are as follows.
Thursday - 43,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 33,25,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 48,75,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 34,00,00,000 apprx
Monday - 91,50,00,000 apprx
Tuesday - 76,50,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 3,27,00,00,000 apprx
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RAMAYANA recorded a historic first Tuesday smashing through all records with a collection of 76.50 crore nett beating the previous record of GADAR 2 by a huge margin. Both films had the holiday factor going for them which is the main reason for such huge collections on a Tuesday.
DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE was a little above 46 crore nett which is the best for a non holiday Tuesday. If we take the fair value of RAMAYANA, then its fair value is higher than DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE. This was not the case on Monday but if we take out the holiday factor, then Tuesday is better. This is because DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE saw a drop in collections on Tuesday.
It will take a huge film and Tuesday falling on the right day for this record to be breached. Not only is its a record for Tuesday but is among the top five single days in history with two belonging to RAMAYANA and three belonging to DHURANDHAR THE REVENGE
The top first Tuesday collections of all time are below
1. Ramayana - 76,50,00,000 apprx (Holiday)
2. Gadar 2 - 55,23,00,000 (Holiday)
3. Dhurandhar The Revenge - 46,26,00,000
4. Pushpa 2 - The Rule - 34,12,00,000
5. Animal - 33,17,00,000
6. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Hindi) - 29,78,00,00
7. Simmba - 27,93,00,000 (Holiday)
8. War - 27,13,00,000 (Holiday)
9. Kick - 26,82,00,000 (Holiday)
10. Dhurandhar - 25,55,00,000
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Shah Rukh Khan is particular that at this age, he’ll look cool in his own way-Shazia Samji
9:49 AM
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; November 12, 2026)
Ed Sheeran’s rap, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s chemistry, or Sachin-Jigar’s foot-tapping music — everyone has their own reason why they can’t get enough of Tu Mil Jaaye from King. For choreographer duo Shazia-Piyush, the reason is simple: King Khan. Talking to mid-day, the duo revealed that they requested filmmaker Siddharth Anand to give them the chance to choreograph a number in the December 24 release.
Shazia recalled, “Siddharth sir made us hear Tu Mil Jaaye. He told us that it’s not a typical love song and we have to [incorporate] storytelling, romance, and action. Then he asked us to pitch how we’d visualize this song.” For the choreographers, there was added pressure as it was Khan’s favourite song in King. Piyush added, “Siddharth sir said, ‘You have to earn this song’.”
After Anand approved their vision for Tu Mil Jaaye, came the next step — getting Khan’s nod. Piyush revealed that the superstar is particular about being presented in an age-appropriate manner, before elaborating, “With the aura that he has, Shah Rukh sir is particular that at this age, he’ll look cool in his own way. So, you can’t give him something that doesn’t look good on him, though he makes everything look amazing. So, we decided to make him sit in the car and do the rap. He felt the rap was too fast and wondered how he’d do it, but it went so smoothly. He is a gem of a person.”
What made the filming a cakewalk was Khan and Padukone’s dedication. Shazia said, “Shah Rukh sir told Piyush and me that he would rehearse till it doesn’t feel right. Even after the day’s shoot, Shah Rukh sir and Deepika ma’am would rehearse at night [for the next day]. As Deepika ma’am has worked with Shah Rukh sir in the past, she’d give us tips about how they’d look good together or about their body language.”
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‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ was shot over a week in May, in Cape Town. It’s sung by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, with rap verses by Ed Sheeran
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