Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana has created a major milestone at the box office, setting a new benchmark for Hindi cinema in the South Indian market. The mythological epic has performed exceptionally well not only in the Hindi-speaking regions but also across the four major South Indian language markets. Its impressive earnings have helped it achieve a record that no Bollywood film had managed to accomplish before.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana generated considerable buzz even before its theatrical release. Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi’s performance as Goddess Sita attracted significant attention, with audiences expressing different opinions on social media. However, the film's box office performance has now become a major talking point.
Released in theatres on November 5 during the Diwali week, the film has continued its impressive run, attracting audiences across different parts of the country. Its remarkable performance in South India has particularly caught everyone's attention.
Ramayana Sets a Historic Record at the South Indian Box Office
Ramayana has achieved a milestone that no Hindi film had previously accomplished in the South Indian market. According to Sacnilk, the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer collected an impressive Rs 139.20 crore in net earnings across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam during its first nine days.
With this achievement, Ramayana has become the first Hindi film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark collectively across all four major South Indian language markets.
Before this, Dhurandhar 2 reportedly held the record with a lifetime collection of Rs 68 crore across these languages. However, Ramayana surpassed that figure within just nine days of its theatrical release.
This achievement highlights the film's growing popularity among audiences beyond the traditional Hindi-speaking market.

Ramayana's Language-Wise Box Office Collection in South India
A closer look at the language-wise figures reveals that the Kannada version has delivered the strongest performance so far. The Telugu version has also contributed significantly, followed by Tamil and Malayalam.
According to Sacnilk, the film's first nine-day net collection across the four languages stands as follows:
| Language | 9-Day Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Rs 51.95 crore |
| Telugu | Rs 40.65 crore |
| Tamil | Rs 24.90 crore |
| Malayalam | Rs 21.70 crore |
| Total South Collection | Rs 139.20 crore |
These numbers indicate that Ramayana has managed to connect with audiences across different linguistic markets. The Kannada version currently leads the regional collection chart, making it the biggest contributor to the film's South Indian earnings.
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Did Yash Help Boost Ramayana's Kannada Box Office Performance?
Yash's presence is being considered an important factor behind the film's strong performance in Karnataka. The actor enjoys an enormous fan following in the Kannada film industry, and his popularity appears to have contributed to the audience interest surrounding the film.
In Ramayana, Yash portrays Ravana, one of the central characters in the epic. He is also associated with the film's South Indian production responsibilities.
His involvement has generated additional excitement among Kannada-speaking audiences. The Kannada version's impressive Rs 51.95 crore collection reflects the strong response the film has received in the region.
While several factors contribute to a film's box office success, Yash's popularity has undoubtedly become an important part of the conversation surrounding Ramayana.

Ramayana Crosses Rs 1,100 Crore Worldwide
The film's success is not limited to the Indian theatrical market. Ramayana has also reportedly delivered an impressive performance internationally.
According to the available box office figures, the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer has collected more than Rs 1,100 crore worldwide within its first nine days. Meanwhile, its net collection at the Indian box office has reportedly reached Rs 612.45 crore.
With these numbers, the film has joined the list of Hindi movies that have achieved the Rs 1,100 crore worldwide milestone in record time.
Its performance across domestic and international markets further demonstrates the growing reach of large-scale Indian mythological productions.

Ramayana's Box Office Success Marks a New Chapter for Indian Cinema
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, Ramayana has emerged as a major box office success story. The film's performance demonstrates the immense audience interest in Indian mythology when these timeless stories are presented on a grand cinematic scale.
What makes its achievement particularly noteworthy is its ability to attract viewers across language barriers. While the Hindi market remains important, the film's strong performance in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam has expanded its theatrical reach.
With several records already associated with its box office run, all eyes are now on the film's upcoming collections. It remains to be seen how far Ramayana can go and whether it will set even bigger benchmarks for Indian cinema.
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