The Indian box office has witnessed another major comparison as two of the biggest cinematic releases of 2026, Ramayana: Part One and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, compete for attention through their impressive theatrical performances. While Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s mythological epic has delivered a massive opening week, it has remained behind Ranveer Singh’s action blockbuster in the first-week India net collection comparison.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One arrived in cinemas on November 5, 2026, with enormous expectations. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film has attracted audiences across India and international markets.
On the other hand, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, established an extraordinary box office benchmark earlier this year. The spy-action thriller recorded remarkable collections during its opening week, making it a challenging target for subsequent big-budget releases.
According to reported trade estimates, Ramayana collected approximately Rs 511.10 crore net in India during its first seven days, while Dhurandhar: The Revenge registered around Rs 624.47 crore in the comparable seven-day-plus-premiere reporting. The difference highlights the scale of Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster performance.
Let’s take a closer look at the first-week box office comparison, day-wise collections and the performances of both films.
Ramayana Vs Dhurandhar: The Revenge First Week Box Office Collection
The first-week comparison puts Dhurandhar: The Revenge ahead of Ramayana: Part One in reported India net collections.
Ranbir Kapoor’s mythological drama recorded Rs 511.10 crore net in its first seven days, while Ranveer Singh’s action thriller collected approximately Rs 624.47 crore, including its paid-preview earnings.
This gives Dhurandhar: The Revenge an advantage of approximately Rs 113.37 crore over Ramayana in the reported comparison.
However, both films have demonstrated exceptional audience interest. Ramayana has benefited from its grand visual presentation, mythological subject, extensive release and strong interest in its leading cast.
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar: The Revenge enjoyed the advantage of an established franchise following the success of its predecessor, along with tremendous anticipation surrounding its sequel.
First-Week India Box Office Comparison
| Box Office Details | Ramayana: Part One | Dhurandhar: The Revenge |
|---|---|---|
| Lead actor | Ranbir Kapoor | Ranveer Singh |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari | Aditya Dhar |
| First-week India net | Rs 511.10 Cr | Rs 624.47 Cr |
| First-week India gross | Rs 611.05 Cr | Rs 747.81 Cr |
| Reported advantage | — | Rs 113.37 Cr net |
Note: Figures are reported trade estimates. The Dhurandhar figure includes its paid-preview collection, so reporting windows and accounting methods should be considered when comparing totals.
Ramayana Box Office Collection: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Film Records Rs 511.10 Crore
Ramayana: Part One has enjoyed a remarkable theatrical run since its November 5 release.
The film opened with Rs 64.85 crore net in India and maintained its momentum over the following days. Although it experienced fluctuations during its opening weekend, the Diwali holiday period helped the film register significant growth during the weekdays.
Its biggest reported collection during the first seven days came on Monday, November 9, when it earned approximately Rs 107.50 crore net.
The film’s performance across multiple languages has also contributed to its impressive domestic total. Apart from Hindi, its Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions have attracted audiences in different regions.
According to reported trade figures, the film concluded its first seven days with Rs 511.10 crore net in India, while its domestic gross collection reached Rs 611.05 crore.
Its worldwide performance has been equally noteworthy. The film recorded approximately Rs 934.55 crore worldwide in its first seven days and crossed the Rs 1,000 crore milestone during its extended first week.
The achievement places Ramayana among the major commercial successes of Indian cinema in 2026.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Box Office Collection: Ranveer Singh Sets a Challenging Benchmark
While Ramayana has delivered impressive numbers, Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to hold an advantage in the first-week comparison.
Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the Aditya Dhar directorial generated enormous anticipation before its theatrical release. The success of the first Dhurandhar had already established a strong audience base for the franchise.
The sequel opened with approximately Rs 102.55 crore net on its first day, excluding paid previews. Its performance improved over the opening weekend, with Saturday and Sunday delivering particularly strong numbers.
The film collected approximately Rs 113 crore on its third day and Rs 114.85 crore on its fourth day, according to the reported day-wise figures.
Its paid previews had already contributed around Rs 43 crore, further strengthening its opening-week total.
The film eventually recorded approximately Rs 624.47 crore in reported India net collections, including the paid-preview amount used in this comparison.
Its India gross collection reached approximately Rs 747.81 crore.
Ranveer Singh’s performance, Aditya Dhar’s direction, the action-driven narrative and the popularity of the franchise helped the film establish a significant box office benchmark.
Day-Wise Box Office Comparison: Ramayana Vs Dhurandhar 2
The day-wise numbers reveal how differently the two films performed during their opening periods.
| Day | Ramayana | Dhurandhar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | — | Rs 43 Cr |
| Day 1 | Rs 64.85 Cr | Rs 102.55 Cr |
| Day 2 | Rs 48.05 Cr | Rs 80.72 Cr |
| Day 3 | Rs 69.80 Cr | Rs 113 Cr |
| Day 4 | Rs 56.15 Cr | Rs 114.85 Cr |
| Day 5 | Rs 107.50 Cr | Rs 65 Cr |
| Day 6 | Rs 94.10 Cr | Rs 56.60 Cr |
| Day 7 | Rs 70.65 Cr | Rs 48.75 Cr |
| Reported total | Rs 511.10 Cr | Rs 624.47 Cr |
All figures are approximate India net collections in crore rupees. Dhurandhar’s total includes paid previews; Ramayana’s total covers its first seven days.
The comparison shows that Dhurandhar: The Revenge had a significantly stronger opening, particularly during its first weekend.
However, Ramayana demonstrated impressive weekday momentum. Its fifth and sixth days delivered higher collections than the corresponding days of Ranveer Singh’s film.
This difference highlights the importance of holiday periods, audience demographics and release circumstances in determining a film’s box office trajectory.
Why Did Dhurandhar 2 Earn More Than Ramayana in the First Week?
There are several factors behind the difference in the opening-week performances of the two films.
1. Franchise Advantage
Dhurandhar: The Revenge benefited from the popularity of its first instalment. Audiences were already familiar with its characters, storyline and cinematic universe, creating substantial anticipation for the sequel.
Ramayana, despite being based on one of India’s most recognised epics, introduced a new cinematic interpretation that audiences experienced on the big screen.
2. Different Opening Patterns
Ranveer Singh’s film started with exceptionally high collections and maintained its momentum through the opening weekend.
In comparison, Ramayana witnessed a stronger upward movement during the Diwali holiday period, particularly on its fifth and sixth days.
3. Audience Appeal
The two films target different cinematic experiences.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge attracted audiences interested in action, espionage and high-intensity drama.
Ramayana appealed to families, mythology enthusiasts and viewers interested in large-scale Indian storytelling.
4. Release Timing
Holiday periods can significantly influence theatrical attendance. Ramayana benefited from the Diwali festive period, which helped boost its weekday collections.
These factors explain why the two films followed different box office trajectories.
Ramayana Crosses Rs 1,000 Crore Worldwide
Despite trailing Dhurandhar: The Revenge in the first-week domestic comparison, Ramayana achieved another significant milestone by crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.
The film’s international performance has been an important contributor to its global success.
Its overseas collections, combined with the strong response in India, helped it enter the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide club during its extended opening week.
The achievement is particularly noteworthy for a first instalment of a planned cinematic franchise.
The film’s performance also demonstrates the commercial potential of mythological storytelling when supported by large-scale production, popular actors and international distribution.
Ramayana Day 8 Collection: Ranbir Kapoor’s Film Gains Momentum
Another interesting development came on the eighth day of its theatrical run.
According to Sacnilk figures reported by The Week, Ramayana collected approximately Rs 53.50 crore net in India on Day 8, taking its domestic net total to Rs 564.60 crore.
Interestingly, its Day 8 collection was higher than the corresponding eighth-day collection of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which reportedly earned Rs 49.70 crore.
This suggests that although Ranveer Singh’s film maintained a stronger opening-week total, Ramayana demonstrated encouraging momentum beyond its initial seven days.
The coming weekdays will be important in determining whether the mythological epic can maintain its strong theatrical performance.
What Lies Ahead for Both Films?
The comparison between Ramayana and Dhurandhar: The Revenge highlights two different forms of box office success.
Ranveer Singh’s film established a remarkable benchmark through its massive opening and strong franchise-driven audience interest.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana, meanwhile, has demonstrated impressive staying power, particularly during the festive period and across multiple language markets.
For Ramayana, maintaining collections during the second week will be crucial. The film’s performance in Hindi-speaking markets and southern territories will also remain important.
For Dhurandhar: The Revenge, its first-week performance has already established a major benchmark for subsequent Indian releases.
Conclusion
The first-week box office comparison between Ramayana: Part One and Dhurandhar: The Revenge has given audiences another major box office talking point in 2026.
Ranveer Singh’s action thriller remains ahead with approximately Rs 624.47 crore in reported India net collections, compared with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Rs 511.10 crore for Ramayana in the first seven days.
However, the mythological epic has also delivered a remarkable performance, crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide during its extended opening week.
While Dhurandhar: The Revenge holds the advantage in the initial domestic comparison, Ramayana has demonstrated impressive growth beyond its opening weekend.
The real test for the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer will be whether it can maintain this momentum throughout its second week.
