Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana crosses Rs 800 crore globally with strong overseas openings

Director Nitesh Tiwari's film adaptation of the epic Ramayana has crossed the Rs 800 crore mark at the worldwide box office within six days of its release, driven by strong numbers in India and Southeast Asia.

Indonesia Release

The film opened in Indonesia on Wednesday, November 11, following its earlier release in India, North America, Canada, Australia, the UK, Europe, and other major markets. Jakarta hosted a grand premiere where fans dressed in Indian attire walked the red carpet and watched the film in IMAX. Attendees shopped for bangles, got henna applied, and posed on a throne in the cinema lobby. People also dressed as Rama, Sita, Lakshman, and Ravana for photos. Indonesia has a deep historical connection to the text, notably through the Kakawin Ramayana, an Old Javanese adaptation of the epic.

Thailand Earnings

In Thailand, where the film released on November 5, it earned $550,000, which equals Rs 5.15 crore, within the extended opening weekend as per Box Office Mojo. This makes it one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever in the country. Thai fans attended screenings in traditional Indian attire, watching the film in English, Hindi, and Thai. Thailand has its own adaptation called Ramakien, where Rama is known as Phra Ram and the country's Chakri dynasty kings are referred to as Ramas.

Global Collections

Domestic collections in India reached Rs 526.50 crore gross across five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam within six days. International markets also posted strong numbers: Germany brought in $627,810 or Rs 5.89 crore, Australia recorded $186,7330 or Rs 17.52 crore, the UK earned 2.2 million pounds or Rs 27.55 crore, and the US collected $12.2 million or Rs 114.48 crore. In North America, it emerged as the second highest grossing film among new releases, trailing only Takashi Yamazaki's Japanese monster epic Godzilla Minus Zero. Total worldwide collections stand at Rs 823.50 crore.

Upcoming Releases

Further theatrical releases are scheduled across multiple countries to boost collections. The film opens in Hong Kong, Mexico, and Central Asia on Thursday, November 12. Screenings begin in Brazil, Italy, Ukraine, and Hungary on November 19, followed by Poland on November 20. Argentina, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru receive the film on November 26.

Production Details

Sony Pictures International is handling overseas distribution for the film. The cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Yash as Ravana. Co-produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the film has been mounted on a budget exceeding Rs 4,500 crore.

Context

Epics like the Ramayana hold deep cultural influence across several Southeast Asian nations due to centuries of historical and trade ties with India. This shared heritage explains why cinematic adaptations can draw massive crowds and festive celebrations abroad. Indian films are steadily expanding their traditional release footprints into new international territories through coordinated global distribution strategies.