'Ramayana' breaks box office records in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam
What's the story
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has taken the box office by storm in its opening week. After a slow start, the film surged during the post-Diwali break in India, crossing ₹ 1,000 crore within eight days. But its success isn't limited to India; it has also broken records in several Asian countries where the epic is deeply rooted in culture and history.
Regional triumphs
Indonesia
The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, was released in Indonesia on Wednesday, six days after its global premiere.
It reportedly earned $100K (₹94 lakh) at the Indonesian box office during its premiere, a record for an Indian film in the country.
The Ramayana has been a part of Indonesian culture for over 1,900 years with local adaptations like Kakawin Ramayana and Hikayat Seri Rama.
Box office success
Thailand and Cambodia
In Thailand, the film has earned nearly $1 million (₹9 crore) within a week, one of the best performances by an Indian film there.
The Ramayana holds significant cultural importance in Thailand, where it is known as Ramakien.
In Cambodia, home to the world's largest Vishnu temple, the film made $150K (₹1.41 crore) during its opening weekend, the highest for any Indian film in that country.
Unprecedented success
Vietnam and Malaysia
Vietnam, not traditionally known for a strong market for Indian films, has also witnessed Ramayana's unprecedented success.
The film shattered that mark on its first day and has already earned $350K (₹3 crore) in the country. In Vietnam, the Ramayana is taught as part of the world literature curriculum in both high schools and universities.
In Malaysia, it raked in $900K (₹8 crore) within a week.
Nepali dominance
Nepal
Nepal, a country where Indian films have always performed well, has seen Ramayana's historic run.
The film earned NPR 12.8 crore (₹8 crore) in its extended opening week, making it the sixth-highest-grossing Indian film there.
It has already surpassed the final collections of RRR, Pathaan, and Jawan in Nepal and is on track to beat Baahubali 2's all-time record of NPR 25.2 crore within the next week.
Film details
Everything to know about 'Ramayana'
Directed by Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is the first part of a duology.
The film has reportedly earned ₹564 crore net in India within eight days.
The star-studded cast includes Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
The second part will be released on Diwali 2028.