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Ramayana Faces Tough Competition from Godzilla Minus Zero at Box Office
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What Happened?
Namit Malhotra's film Ramayana released during Diwali, receiving positive reviews but struggling at the box office. It faces stiff competition from the Japanese film Godzilla Minus Zero, which also premiered on November 5.
Key points
- Ramayana received positive reviews but is struggling at the box office.
- Godzilla Minus Zero released on November 5, competing directly with Ramayana.
- Ramayana earned approximately $6 million during its opening weekend in the U.S.
- Godzilla Minus Zero made $6.7 million from previews alone.
- Ramayana's total gross worldwide reached ₹221.05 crores.
- In India, Ramayana's net collection on the second day was ₹48.05 crores.
Key insights
- If Godzilla Minus Zero performs as expected, it may set a new record for foreign language films in North America.
- The strong opening for Godzilla Minus Zero indicates a growing interest in international films among U.S. audiences.
- Ramayana's performance in India may not be enough to offset losses in North America.
Why it matters
The competition between Ramayana and Godzilla Minus Zero could influence future box office strategies for Indian films.
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Source
India Today
