Ramayana: Part One posts Rs 127.5 crore worldwide on opening day
According to Pinkvilla, the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-headlined epic "Ramayana: Part One" posted an opening-day worldwide gross of about Rs 127. 5 crore, driven by strong box-office performance in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany. Earlier, Pinkvilla reported that advance bookings totaled roughly Rs 143. 5 crore, split almost evenly between India and overseas, making it the second-largest pre-sale for a Bollywood release. The outlet also noted that the film earned about $2 million in its North American preview, setting a new record for a Bollywood opening in the United States.
Industry estimates projected a domestic opening of over Rs 60 crore, with particular strength in Karnataka, and Pinkvilla later confirmed a first-day net of Rs 63. 5 crore in India, including a record Rs 12 crore from Karnataka. The Indian Express added that the film posted a net collection of Rs 64. 85 crore in India, becoming the highest-opening Hindi Diwali release and the 13th biggest opening in Indian cinema.
