Ramayana: Part 1, the mythological epic starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, earned an estimated Rs 48.05 crore net in India on its second day of release, a fall of 25.9 percent from its opening day of Rs 64.85 crore net, according to initial figures from Sacnilk. The film has nonetheless crossed Rs 200 crore globally within two days of its release on November 5.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film has collected Rs 112.90 crore net in India over its first two days, with a gross of Rs 134.80 crore. Overseas, it earned roughly Rs 35 crore on its second day, bringing its global total to about Rs 221.05 crore. Trade reports describe the film as having received strong word of mouth.
Hindi remained the dominant language, contributing an estimated Rs 35.50 crore on the second day. Kannada added Rs 5.15 crore, Telugu Rs 4.75 crore, Tamil Rs 1.50 crore and Malayalam Rs 1.15 crore.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Yash plays Ravana. The cast also includes Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Rakul Preet Singh, and Anupam Kher, who voices Jatayu. The film is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the epic. Both parts were reported to have a combined budget of Rs 4,000 crore. Part one ends after Sita is kidnapped by Ravana and Jatayu attempts to rescue her.
Trade reports indicate the film drew better audiences in evening shows on the second day. The decline was reported alongside the Dhanteras festival, which fell during the same period and drew many audiences to shopping and family activities. The film's weekend performance will determine whether it can sustain its momentum, with its large scale, extensive cast and global release cited as a base for its opening weekend.