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'Ramayana: Part 1' box office collection day 3 (LIVE): Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi's film expected to see growth on Saturday as the Diwali weekend kicks in, inches towards Rs 150 crore

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The big-budget drama reached domestic net earnings of Rs 141 crore by Saturday afternoon following a notable holiday-driven rebound in admissions. Nationwide advance bookings generated over Rs 40 crore, helping counteract a Friday dip in ticket sales. Sustained by an extensive theatrical footprint of more than 25,000 daily screenings, the franchise has already confirmed a 2028 release date for its second installment.

Key points

  • Early box office momentum indicates that holiday attendance is successfully offsetting th…: Early box office momentum indicates that holiday attendance is successfully offsetting the production's post-opening Friday decline.
  • Producer Namit Malhotra has officially scheduled the franchise's second cinematic install…: Producer Namit Malhotra has officially scheduled the franchise's second cinematic installment for a theatrical launch in 2028.
  • Nationwide advance booking totals surpassed Rs 40 crore to help drive the film past the R…: Nationwide advance booking totals surpassed Rs 40 crore to help drive the film past the Rs 140 crore domestic threshold.

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'Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend', starring

Ranbir Kapoor,

Yash and

Sai Pallavi, has maintained a strong hold at the box office in its opening two days. While the film benefited from the pre-Diwali buzz, all eyes are now on its performance as the festive advantage begins to fade. However, the initial trends for its first Saturday look encouraging. After witnessing a dip on Friday, the film's advance booking collections have picked up considerably, crossing the Rs 40 crore gross mark in India and hinting at a strong third day.

Ramayana Movie ReviewThe magnum opus is also witnessing an impressive number of shows across the country. After opening with 26,615 shows on Thursday, the count came down to 24,550 on Friday before rising again to 25,110 on Saturday. The film continues to enjoy a massive screen presence, with its show count reportedly among the highest ever for a Bollywood release. With decent to good occupancy expected across multiple slots, the film is well-positioned to register another impressive collection.

The film made Rs 64.85 crore in India on day 1 and saw…

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