Ramayana crosses Rs. 511.10 crore in domestic net collections within seven days.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi receive praise for their performances.
Audience reactions remain divided over storytelling despite the film's visual scale.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened in cinemas on November 5, drawing attention for its scale, cast, and retelling of the Indian epic. Early reactions following its premiere and release highlighted Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama, Yash's performance as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi's appearance as Sita.
On social media, several viewers praised the visual effects, production design and cinematic presentation. Yash emerged as a major talking point, with audiences describing Ravana as a scene-stealer and noting his screen presence. Ranbir also received praise for bringing Lord Rama to the screen.
However, the response has not been unanimous. Some viewers felt the narrative didn't offer a sufficiently fresh take on the familiar story, with criticism that it was 'just another Ramayana'. The early response has therefore been divided: the film's technical scale and performances have been appreciated, while its storytelling has prompted debate.
The film's music, composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, has also featured in discussions around its presentation. Early premiere reactions praised the emotional moments and performances, though viewer responses have varied since its theatrical release.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend crossed the Rs. 500 crore mark in India within its first week. According to Sacnilk figures cited by NDTV, the film collected Rs. 70.65 crore net on Wednesday, November 11, taking its domestic net total to Rs. 511.10 crore.
The film opened with Rs. 64.85 crore on November 5. Collections fell to Rs. 48.05 crore on Friday, before rising to Rs. 69.80 crore on Saturday. Sunday added Rs. 56.15 crore. Monday delivered the film's biggest single-day collection so far, with a net Rs. 107.50 crore. It earned another Rs. 94.10 crore on Tuesday, followed by Rs. 70.65 crore on Wednesday.
The film's worldwide gross collection stood at Rs. 934.55 crore at the end of Day 7. The domestic performance has remained strong beyond the opening weekend, while overseas markets have added significantly to its total.
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Mounted on a reported budget of Rs. 4,000 crore, the film is among the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema. Nitesh Tiwari, known for Dangal and Chhichhore, directed the epic, which Namit Malhotra produced.
The cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Lara Dutta also appears in the film.
The film has also drawn attention at international screenings. Actor Anupam Kher, who voices Jatayu, shared his experience at the Stockholm premiere and said the audience's response moved him. He recalled viewers approaching him with tears in their eyes after the screening, thanking him for being part of the story.
Kher said the epic's themes of love, sacrifice, family, duty and the triumph of good over evil resonated beyond borders and languages. His account added to the film's international updates as it continued its theatrical run.
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With Rs. 511.10 crore in domestic net collections and Rs. 934.55 crore worldwide gross after seven days, Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend is approaching the Rs. 1,000 crore global milestone. Its weekday collections and audience conversations will remain key indicators of how the film performs in the coming days. The contrast between strong box-office numbers and divided public reactions also keeps the film in focus.
When was Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend released?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film was released in theatres on November 5, 2026.
Who plays the lead roles in Ramayana?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, while Yash appears as Ravana in the epic.
How much did Ramayana earn in seven days?
The film collected Rs. 511.10 crore in domestic net earnings during its first seven days in theatres.
What is Ramayana's worldwide box office collection?
Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend recorded a worldwide gross collection of Rs. 934.55 crore by the end of Day 7.
How have audiences reacted to Ramayana?
Viewers have praised its visual effects and performances, particularly Yash's Ravana, while some have questioned the film's storytelling and narrative.