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In the history of Indian cinema, there have been many attempts to bring mythological epics on screen, but the speed with which the film ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitish Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, is breaking old box office records, has stunned film critics and trade pundits all over the world. From the very first day of its release, theaters are witnessing an unprecedented influx of spectators, the likes of which cannot be seen in recent decades. On the basis of strong word of mouth, breath-taking visual effects and Ranbir Kapoor’s solid performance in the character of Prabhu Shri Ram, the film has crossed the huge figure of Rs 450 crore at the domestic box office on its first Wednesday i.e. seventh day itself. From multiplexes to single screen theaters across the country, every show is running housefull and the enthusiasm of the audience is continuously creating new records.
According to the initial data of trade tracker Sacnilk, the film had earned a whopping Rs 42.82 crore in the partial collection till 6 pm on Wednesday. During this period, the average occupancy of the audience in theaters was recorded at about 38.6 percent, which is considered unprecedented for any working day. With the addition of this latest collection, the total net earning of the film in India has crossed Rs 483.27 crore. Trade experts clearly predict that once the final figures of Wednesday night shift and late night shows are added, this film will achieve the distinction of becoming the fastest film of Indian cinema to enter the Rs 500 crore club in just seven days.
The box office journey of the film ‘Ramayana’ has progressed like a historical victory chariot. The film opened the account with a historic opening of Rs 64.85 crore on its opening day. After this, the collection of the film on the second day was Rs 48.05 crore. On the third day i.e. first Sunday, a huge jump of 45.3 percent was seen in the earnings due to the huge crowd of audience and it did a huge business of Rs 69.80 crore in a single day. On the fourth day, Monday, there was a slight decline of 19.6 percent due to the effect of normal working day and the collection was recorded at Rs 56.15 crore.
After this came that historic day which shook the trade world. On the fifth day of the film i.e. on the first festive Monday, there was a historic jump of 91.5 percent in the earnings and ‘Ramayan’ created a new history of Indian box office by breaking the record in just one day and doing a net business of Rs 107.50 crore. Despite a moderate decline of 12.5 percent on the sixth day on Tuesday, the film collected a huge amount of Rs 94.10 crore. Even on the seventh day on Wednesday, the long queues at the ticket windows proved that the audience is coming again and again to watch this mythological saga on the big screen.
Along with creating a stir in the domestic market, ‘Ramayana’ has also hoisted the flag of Indian culture and cinema in the international market i.e. overseas. According to the official report of SACNILC, the film had earned a total gross collection of Rs 297 crore on foreign soil within the first 6 days. After adding the overseas ticket sales of the seventh day, the film has easily crossed the magical barrier of Rs 300 crore in overseas. With this historic performance, ‘Ramayan’ has left behind the lifetime overseas records of two of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters – Aamir Khan’s ‘PK’ (Rs 303 crore) and Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ (Rs 299.35 crore) – in one stroke.
On the basis of this incredible performance, ‘Ramayana’ has now become the eighth highest grossing Indian film of all time in the overseas market. If we look at the list of top 10 overseas grossers of Indian cinema globally, then Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ is at the top with Rs 1535.3 crore, followed by ‘Secret Superstar’ (Rs 822.92 crore), ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ (Rs 482.54 crore), ‘Dhurandhar 2’ (Rs 451 crore), Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Pathan’ (Rs 412 crore) and These include ‘Jawaan’ (Rs 406 crore) and Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Andhadhundh’ (Rs 361 crore). Now ‘Ramayana’ has occupied the eighth position, just behind these legendary films. With the speed with which the shows of the film are being increased in America, Britain, Australia and Gulf countries, there is every possibility that it will soon secure its place in the top 5 list.
If the total collection of domestic and foreign markets is combined, ‘Ramayana’ has crossed the huge figure of Rs 850 crore at the worldwide box office in just seven days. According to the latest box office analysis report of Koimoi, ‘Ramayan’ has now become the second highest grosser film of actor Ranbir Kapoor’s career. This has far left the lifetime worldwide collections of his previous blockbusters like ‘Sanju’ (Rs 541.76 crore) and ‘Brahmastra: Part One Shiva’ (Rs 430.24 crore).
This film, which touched the figure of Rs 828.57 crore within six days, is now on the verge of breaking the record of Ranbir Kapoor’s career’s highest grossing film ‘Animal’ (Rs 910.72 crore). Film analysts clearly believe that by the end of the upcoming second weekend, ‘Ramayan’ will not only proudly enter the prestigious worldwide club of Rs 1,000 crore, but will also take the historic crown of being the number-1 all-time highest grosser film of Ranbir Kapoor’s entire career. This film, which presented Lord Ram’s message of dignity and sacrifice with state-of-the-art technology, has now become not just a cinematic success but a national and global cultural movement.