Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Wins Big Overseas (Img: Pinterest)
Mumbai: Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is making a strong impression at the international box office, with several Asian countries reporting impressive collections. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, the mythological drama has found a particularly enthusiastic audience in regions where the ancient Indian epic has deep cultural and historical connections.
The film premiered in Indonesia on November 11, nearly six days after its worldwide release. According to local box-office tracking figures, it collected approximately $100,000 during its premiere, marking the biggest opening for an Indian film in the country.
The Ramayana has a long cultural presence in Indonesia, where several regional adaptations have existed for centuries. These include the Kakawin Ramayana and Balinese versions of the epic.
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Thailand has also contributed significantly to the film's overseas performance. The country's traditional connection with the Ramayana, known locally as Ramakien, appears to have helped attract audiences. The film has reportedly collected close to $1 million in its first week.
In Cambodia, where the epic is known as Reamker, the film registered an opening weekend collection of around $150,000. Meanwhile, Malaysia has contributed approximately $900,000 within less than a week.
One of the most notable developments has come from Vietnam, a market where Indian films generally have a limited theatrical presence. According to reported figures, Ramayana earned approximately $350,000 in the country. Its first day earnings alone exceeded the usual box-office benchmarks for Indian releases there.
The epic also has historical relevance in Vietnam, with connections to the ancient Champa civilisation and the country's literary traditions.
Nepal has emerged as another important market for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer. The film reportedly collected NPR 12.80 crore during its extended opening week.
With this performance, it has moved into the list of the country's highest-grossing Indian films, overtaking the lifetime collections of titles such as RRR, Pathaan and Jawan. The film is now positioned to challenge the record set by Baahubali 2 in Nepal.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is planned as a two part cinematic adaptation. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, while Yash appears as Ravana. The ensemble also features Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
The film's strong reception across Asian markets highlights the international appeal of the Ramayana's cultural legacy. The second instalment is scheduled for a Diwali 2028 release.
