Mumbai: Ramayana: Part 1 is on the verge of crossing the Rs 500-crore mark worldwide, with its global box-office collection reaching an estimated Rs 499.20 crore after four days in theatres. The film, which benefited from the Diwali holiday period, witnessed a dip in domestic collections on Sunday but has entered Monday with strong advance bookings.

According to Sacnilk, Monday’s advance ticket sales had reached Rs 50.03 crore, surpassing the film’s opening-day collection of Rs 42.96 crore. With the worldwide total just Rs 80 lakh short of Rs 500 crore, the fifth day could prove crucial for the film’s box-office momentum.

The bigger question, however, is whether the post-Diwali holiday boost can help the film surpass its biggest domestic collection so far.

Sunday collections decline as Monday bookings surge

Ramayana collected Rs 56.15 crore net in India on Sunday, compared with Rs 69.80 crore on Saturday. The decline suggested a slowdown after two strong days, although the film continued to attract audiences during the extended Diwali holiday period.

Monday’s advance bookings have offered fresh encouragement to the makers and distributors.

According to the reported figures, approximately 13 lakh tickets had been booked for Monday across nearly 24,800 shows.

The strong advance sales indicate continued interest among moviegoers, particularly families who may have spent Sunday celebrating Diwali or visiting relatives.

With the holiday window continuing in several markets, Monday offers the film an opportunity to regain momentum and potentially record its biggest single-day collection in India.

Maharashtra and Karnataka lead Monday advance bookings

The state-wise advance booking figures show strong interest across several major markets.

Maharashtra was leading with Rs 6.59 crore in advance sales, followed by Karnataka at Rs 5.54 crore and Uttar Pradesh at Rs 3.55 crore.

These markets could play an important role in determining the film’s Monday performance.

Maharashtra, particularly its major urban centres, remains an important market for large Hindi releases. Uttar Pradesh and Delhi will also be significant contributors to the film’s Hindi-language business.

Karnataka has already demonstrated strong support for the film, recording Rs 37.30 crore in gross collections during its first three days.

The film’s performance in these territories will be closely watched as its theatrical run progresses beyond the initial holiday boost.

Ramayana box-office collection: Saturday remains the benchmark

Through Sunday, Ramayana had collected Rs 238.85 crore net in India.

Its worldwide collection stood at an estimated Rs 499.20 crore, comprising Rs 285.20 crore gross from the Indian market and Rs 214 crore from overseas territories.

Sunday alone contributed approximately Rs 45 crore to its overseas collection, highlighting the film’s reach beyond India.

Saturday remains the domestic benchmark, with the film collecting Rs 83.45 crore gross on that day.

Monday’s advance booking figure of Rs 50.03 crore has already provided a strong starting point. However, actual collections will depend on same-day ticket sales, occupancy levels and audience turnout across theatres.

If the film witnesses strong walk-in bookings, its domestic gross could potentially approach the Rs 100-crore mark for the day.

Such a performance would represent a significant improvement over Sunday’s collections and give the film another major box-office milestone.

Can Monday deliver a new box-office record?

The fifth day presents an important opportunity for Ramayana. After an impressive opening and strong weekend performance, the film needs to maintain audience interest as the festive holiday period begins to wind down.

Crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide appears within reach, given the gap of just Rs 80 lakh after four days.

However, the more significant test will be whether Monday can outperform Saturday’s domestic gross of Rs 83.45 crore.

A strong Monday would strengthen the film’s position heading into the remainder of its first week. It would also indicate that the film’s box-office momentum is not entirely dependent on opening-weekend and festival-driven footfall.

The coming weekdays will offer a clearer picture of its sustainability, particularly once regular working schedules resume and holiday crowds begin to thin out.

All eyes on the Rs 500-crore milestone

Ramayana: Part 1 has enjoyed an impressive opening phase, supported by strong domestic collections, overseas earnings and substantial advance bookings.

Monday now carries two important milestones. The first is the worldwide Rs 500-crore mark, which the film is on the verge of achieving. The second is the possibility of surpassing Saturday’s domestic collection and recording a new daily high.

While advance bookings have created considerable expectations, actual theatrical collections will determine whether the film can deliver that anticipated post-Diwali surge.

For now, the focus remains on Monday’s box-office numbers and whether Ramayana can turn its strong advance sales into another record-breaking day.