Cinema VinesIn a remarkable turn of events at the Kerala box office, the Hindi epic mythological film Ramayana: Part 1 has shattered the previous lifetime gross record held by Dhurandhar 2. Within just six days of its theatrical debut, the Nitesh Tiwari‑directed feature has surpassed the ₹19.75 crore benchmark that Dhurandhar 2 set in the state. According to box‑office tracker Jerin Georgekutty, the film’s earnings climbed steadily, with a first‑five‑day gross of approximately ₹17.75 crore.
Day six added another ₹3.70 crore to ₹3.90 crore, pushing the six‑day total to an estimated ₹21.50 crore. This rapid accumulation has positioned Ramayana: Part 1 as the fastest‑growing grosser in Kerala’s recent history, eclipsing a film that had dominated the market for months.
The movie, based on Valmiki’s ancient epic and adapted to cover the opening three kandas, follows the life of Rama from childhood to the onset of his fourteen‑year exile. Ranbir Kapoor headlines as Rama, while Sai Pallavi portrays Sita and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. The ensemble also features Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta.
Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash under Monster Mind Creations, the film’s music is a collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, marking Zimmer’s debut in Indian cinema. Kumar Vishwas penned the lyrics, while Prime Focus Studios presented the film in partnership with Monster Mind Creations. Sony Pictures Entertainment handled global distribution, and the visual effects were crafted by DNEG. The production was also shot for IMAX, adding a cinematic spectacle to the epic narrative.
With its record‑breaking performance in Kerala, Ramayana: Part 1 is poised to continue its momentum across other markets, reinforcing its status as a major box‑office contender in the 2026 cinematic landscape.
