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Ramayana vs Adipurush: Which Film Had a Bigger Draw on Opening Day?
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What Happened?
Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' opened on November 5, 2026, but fell short against Prabhas' 'Adipurush', which set a high benchmark three years earlier.
Key points
- Ramayana: Part 1 collected approximately Rs 64.85 crore net on its opening day.
- Adipurush had an opening-day net collection of Rs 86.75 crore.
- Ramayana was screened in approximately 25,200 shows, while Adipurush had 16,452 shows.
- Adipurush performed exceptionally well in the Telugu market, earning around Rs 48 crore.
- Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana outperformed Adipurush in the Hindi market by Rs 10.25 crore.
Key insights
- Adipurush's strong performance in the Telugu market could influence future film productions targeting regional audiences.
- Ranbir Kapoor's success in the Hindi market indicates a potential shift in audience dynamics for mythological films.
- The difference in box office collections highlights the impact of regional popularity on overall film success.
Why it matters
The box office performance of these films reflects audience preferences in different regional markets.
Entities
Ramayana· EventAdipurush· EventRanbir Kapoor· PersonPrabhas· PersonNitesh Tiwari· PersonOm Raut· PersonSai Pallavi· PersonKriti Sanon· PersonSaif Ali Khan· PersonT-Series· Organization
Source
Times Now
