Ramayana: Part One opens with Rs 63.5 crore net, sets Karnataka record
The mythological epic earned about Rs 63.5 crore net on its first day, including a record Rs 12 crore in Karnataka, despite a pre-Diwali slowdown.
Ramayana: Part One collected roughly Rs 45 crore net for its Hindi version and Rs 18.5 crore net from South-dubbed versions on opening day, totalling about Rs 63.5 crore net across India. The figures are lower than typical for a large release, which analysts attribute to the pre-Diwali period that traditionally depresses box-office traffic, especially for family-oriented, devotional films.
The film performed better in South and Eastern regions, where the pre-Diwali impact is less pronounced, and set an all-time record for a Bollywood film in Karnataka with Rs 12 crore net, a result linked to the presence of regional star Yash.
Initial audience response appears positive, and industry observers expect a typical Thursday dip followed by a rebound on Saturday, another dip on Diwali Sunday, and a stronger Monday that could define the film’s longer-term trajectory.
The reported numbers include 3D charges; excluding those, the film’s net collection stands at Rs 59.5 crore, with Rs 42.5 crore from the Hindi version. The article notes that these figures are trade estimates based on market trends and do not represent final audited accounts.