Mumbai, November 12, 2026: Ramayana has delivered the third-biggest first seven-day worldwide gross for an Indian film, surpassing the opening-week benchmarks of Baahubali 2 and KGF Chapter 2. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial has collected an estimated 935 crore worldwide, with only Pushpa 2 and Dhurandhar 2 ahead in the all-time rankings. The film is now approaching the coveted 1000 crore milestone, which it could achieve during its extended opening week.
What makes Ramayana’s achievement particularly interesting is its unconventional box office trajectory. Unlike major blockbusters that register their biggest collections on opening day, the film gained substantial momentum during the Diwali holidays, with its strongest single-day performance arriving on Monday. Its multilingual release, strong family turnout and international distribution helped sustain the momentum, while overseas markets contributed significantly to the global total.
Top 3 Biggest First Seven-Day Worldwide Grossers Among Indian Films
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) | ₹1012.00 Cr |
| 2 | Dhurandhar 2 (2026) | ₹1006.50 Cr |
| 3 | Ramayana (2026) | ₹935.00 Cr |
Ramayana Becomes Ranbir Kapoor’s Highest Worldwide Grosser
The film has also delivered a new career milestone for Ranbir Kapoor, overtaking his previous biggest blockbuster, Animal, within its opening week. The achievement is especially notable considering the contrasting nature of the two productions. While Animal was a commercially driven action drama that attracted predominantly adult audiences, Ramayana has reached a broader family audience through its large-scale theatrical presentation and multiple language versions.
Beyond the rankings, Ramayana’s performance has demonstrated how a Hindi-origin film can compete with India’s biggest pan-Indian releases when supported by substantial dubbed-language demand. Its Kannada and Telugu versions have played an important role in expanding domestic reach, while premium formats such as IMAX have strengthened the film’s international performance. With the festive holidays now winding down, sustaining collections through regular weekdays will be the next major test. Stay tuned for further box office updates.
| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramayana (2026) | ₹935.00 Cr (7 Days) |
| 2 | Animal (2023) | ₹915.00 Cr |
| 3 | Sanju (2018) | ₹588.50 Cr |
| 4 | Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022) | ₹431.00 Cr |
| 5 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) | ₹318.00 Cr |
Ramayana Heads for 1000 Crore Worldwide in Extended Opening Week
Ramayana is now just 65 crore away from entering the coveted 1000 crore worldwide club, with Thursday, November 12, marking the final day of its extended opening week. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial has a strong chance of achieving the milestone on Day 8, potentially becoming the third-fastest Indian film to reach the landmark, behind the joint record holders Pushpa 2 and Dhurandhar 2.
Both Pushpa 2 and Dhurandhar 2 achieved the milestone in seven days, while Baahubali 2 took approximately 10 to 11 days. Ramayana’s potential eight-day entry would therefore place it ahead of SS Rajamouli’s historic blockbuster in the race to the four-digit worldwide mark. Unlike the two current record holders, which relied on enormous opening collections, Ramayana has benefited from an unusually strong midweek festive surge. Its ability to sustain that momentum on a regular Thursday will determine whether it can complete the achievement before entering its second week. Stay tuned for further box office updates.
