Ramayana is showing no signs of slowing down. After a thunderous opening week powered by the Diwali corridor, the Nitesh Tiwari epic delivered a huge second Friday hold on November 13, collecting Rs 48 crore net in India across five languages and setting a new benchmark for the biggest second Friday haul in Indian cinema. In doing so, it moved past Dhurandhar 2, which had previously held the mark with Rs 42 crore.
The scale of the hold makes this run especially notable. Second Fridays usually reflect how a film performs once the initial holiday spike settles, and Ramayana has turned that test into another headline milestone. Its Hindi version remained the biggest driver, while the dubbed southern versions added enough firepower to push the nationwide total into record territory.
A Major Second Week Statement
What stands out here is not just the number, but the timing. By the second Friday, a film is expected to show natural drops after the frontloaded festive rush. Ramayana, however, continued to pull audiences in theatres at a level rarely seen for a Hindi-origin title.
The Kannada version has emerged as the strongest dubbed contributor during the film’s run, a boost that has widened its reach well beyond the traditional Hindi belt. That multilingual push has clearly worked in the film’s favour, turning what might have been a strong Hindi performer into an across-India phenomenon.
With the second weekend now underway, the film has put itself in prime position for another massive surge over Saturday and Sunday. If the momentum holds, Ramayana could strengthen its standing among the biggest second weekend performers in the country.
Top 2nd Friday Box Office Collection:
- Ramayana: ₹48.10 cr
- Dhurandhar 2: ₹41.75 cr
- Baahubali 2: ₹37.00 cr
- Pushpa 2: ₹36.40 cr
- Dhurandhar: ₹25.00 cr
Ramayana Cast, Crew And Story
Released in November 2026, Ramayana is a Hindi mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Ravan, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
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The film is backed by Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations and DNEG. Mounted on a massive scale, it retells one of India’s most enduring epics through a grand fantasy-action lens. At its core, the story follows Ram and Sita as exile, duty and destiny set in motion a conflict that reshapes kingdoms and relationships.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Recent And Upcoming Work
For Ranbir Kapoor, Ramayana arrives after a long gap from the big screen and gives him one of the most high-profile roles of his career. His last theatrical releases were Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and Animal, both in 2023, with Animal emerging as a major blockbuster and his biggest commercial success so far.
Before Ramayana, his most recent release phase had been defined by event cinema and star-led theatrical vehicles rather than OTT premieres. Looking ahead, Ramayana Part 2 remains the biggest confirmed title in his lineup, keeping him firmly at the centre of one of Hindi cinema’s most ambitious franchise plays.
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