Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has crossed Rs 664 crore at the worldwide box office in its first five days, trade trackers report, as the mythological epic continues its extraordinary run and cements its place among the biggest Indian films of the year. The film, which arrived in theatres worldwide on 5 November, has collected Rs 346.35 crore net in India and Rs 663.90 crore worldwide, according to figures reported by Moneycontrol and ABP Live.
The standout number came on Monday, the film's fifth day, when it collected Rs 107.50 crore net across 23,911 shows in India — the highest first Monday collection ever recorded by an Indian film. The figure is all the more remarkable because Mondays are normally the weakest day of the week at the box office, and it suggests that Ramayana's appeal is not confined to its opening weekend. The film's total gross earnings in India stand at Rs 413.90 crore, with the balance of the worldwide total coming from overseas markets, where it has also held strongly.
The five-day run has been built on a huge opening weekend. Ramayana grossed Rs 174 crore net in all languages during the 6–8 November weekend, and it has maintained its momentum through the working week, with Monday's numbers defying the usual post-weekend drop. Trade analysts say the film's performance is being driven by repeat viewing, strong word of mouth and the scale of its release, which has put it on thousands of screens in India and abroad.
The worldwide total of Rs 663.90 crore makes Ramayana the fourth highest-grossing film of 2026 so far, according to ABP Live, having overtaken Hanuman Ansh, and it is now chasing Border 2 for the third spot. The film has already made history in other ways: it became the first Indian film ever to top the box office in the United Kingdom and Ireland, collecting £2.1 million ($2.8 million) in its opening weekend and beating Godzilla Minus Zero into third place.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film-maker behind Dangal. It is backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, and it is the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the ancient epic, with the second part scheduled for release during Diwali 2028. The production, one of the most expensive ever mounted in Indian cinema, has been praised for its scale, its visual effects and the performances of its leads.
Ramayana's success comes at a time when Indian cinema is enjoying a strong year, with several large-scale films performing well at home and abroad. But few have matched the scale of this film's achievement. The combination of a beloved story, a star cast and a release timed for the festive season has produced a box-office run that trade watchers say could yet go much further, particularly if the film holds through its second weekend.
The film's makers have also submitted it for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, in a bid to take Indian mythological cinema to a global audience. That campaign, announced earlier this week, is a separate ambition from the commercial run, but the two are connected: a film that performs this strongly at the box office carries real weight with awards voters, and the Oscars push will keep Ramayana in the headlines for months to come.
For the Indian film industry, Ramayana's run is a reminder of the power of the epic form. The story of Rama has been told on screen many times, but never on this scale, and the audience response suggests that there is a large and hungry market for large-scale mythological storytelling. The film's success is also a vindication of the decision to invest heavily in visual effects and production values, rather than relying on star power alone.
The question now is how far Ramayana can go. If it holds through its second weekend, it will challenge the year's top three films, and it could become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The second part, due in 2028, will arrive with expectations that are now higher than ever, and the film's makers will be under pressure to match or exceed what the first instalment has achieved.
For now, though, the numbers speak for themselves: Rs 346.35 crore net in India, Rs 663.90 crore worldwide, and a first Monday that broke records. Five days in, Ramayana is not just a hit — it is a phenomenon, and the Indian box office has a new benchmark to measure itself against.
