Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has stormed past $9 million at the North American box office in under three days, becoming Bollywood’s second-highest grossing film of 2026 in the territory.
Key Points
- Ramayana box office North America — the film has grossed $9.155 million in North America before the end of its third day in theatres.
- It has overtaken Drishyam 3 ($6.72 million) for second place among 2026 Bollywood releases in the territory.
- In India, the film has collected Rs 182.70 crore net in three days, with a worldwide gross of Rs 375.50 crore.
- The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, with music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer has accelerated rapidly since its release on 5 November, riding the Diwali weekend. The film is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the ancient epic, and its release was timed to the festival holiday, when families traditionally head to cinemas in large numbers. It took $1.9 million from premiere screenings, followed by $1.49 million on its opening day and $2.365 million on day two. On Saturday, its third day, it had already added $3.4 million, with more business still to come as the day concluded — taking the total to approximately $9.155 million.
By passing the $6.72 million total previously held by Drishyam 3, Ramayana has secured second place among 2026 Bollywood releases in North America. Only Dhurandhar 2, at $28.64 million, stands ahead of it.
A record-breaking weekend in India
The film’s home performance has been just as strong. It earned Rs 69.80 crore net in India on Saturday, its third day — 45.3% higher than its Friday collection and above its opening-day figure — taking its India net total to Rs 182.70 crore in three days. With an India gross of Rs 218.25 crore and overseas earnings of Rs 157.25 crore, its worldwide gross stands at Rs 375.50 crore.
The three-day India net collection has also made Ramayana the seventh-highest grossing film of 2026 in India, overtaking Dhamaal 4 (Rs 177.92 crore). Early Sunday tracking suggested the run was continuing, with day-four collections pushing the India total past Rs 250 crore.
What happens next
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Prime Focus Studios, Monster Mind Creations and DNEG, Ramayana is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the epic, with its music marking the first collaboration between Oscar winners AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. With the Diwali weekend behind it, the question now is whether the film can sustain its pace through the working week — and how close it can get to Dhurandhar 2’s North American total.
For background on the film’s release, see our report on Ramayana Part 1 opening worldwide to rapturous reactions, and on its star-studded Mumbai premiere. More in our Entertainment section.
Sources: Koimoi, “Ramayana North America Box Office: Beats Drishyam 3 To Become Bollywood’s 2nd Highest-Grosser Of 2026 In Less Than 3 Days!“; ABP Live, “‘Ramayana’ Day 3 Box Office Collection: Diwali Weekend Boosts Earnings“.