Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Part I earns $22.83 million overseas, narrowly beating Dhurandhar The Revenge to lead Hindi cinema's international rankings.
Ramayana Part I has crossed oceans and claimed the top spot in 2026’s overseas box office rankings for Hindi cinema. The film earned $22.83 million during its opening weekend abroad — just $230,000 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge, which tallied $22.60 million.
That gap is razor-thin, making it one of the tightest finishes at the top of the year’s international charts. But beyond the rivalry, the numbers tell a story of dominance. Drishyam The Conclusion, second in the list with $6.20 million, trails by over $16 million. Mirzapur – The Movie managed $3.85 million, Border 2 $2.74 million, and even Bhoot Bangla, Awarapan 2, Cocktail 2, and Welcome To The Jungle, all solid performers, fall far behind.
Ramayana’s overseas haul is more than eight times that of Mirzapur – The Movie and nearly thirteen times that of Welcome To The Jungle. These aren’t just strong numbers, they’re a statement. The film isn’t just competing. It’s setting the pace.
The momentum began at home. With a massive domestic run already under its belt, Ramayana now carries that energy into global markets. Audiences in North America, the UK, and parts of Southeast Asia have embraced the epic, drawn not just by star power but by the scale of the production and the cultural resonance of the narrative.
Ranbir Kapoor’s performance as Lord Rama has been widely praised, with early reactions calling it transformative. Fans are sharing clips of his intense physical transformation and emotional range, especially in scenes depicting exile and sacrifice.
Now the real test begins: how does it hold through the weekdays? If the trend continues, Ramayana could become the first Indian film in years to sustain strong momentum across both legs of the release window, opening weekend and mid-week grind.
The film’s success also raises questions about what audiences want from mythological epics today. Is it spectacle? Devotion? Or something deeper, the kind of storytelling that transcends borders?
One thing’s clear: Ramayana Part I isn’t just a movie. It’s a moment.
Top 10 Overseas Opening Weekend Grossers of 2026 (Hindi Cinema) Ramayana – Part I – 22.83 million USD Dhurandhar The Revenge – 22.60 million USD Drishyam The Conclusion – 6.20 million USD Mirzapur – The Movie – 3.85 million USD Border 2 – 2.74 million USD Bhoot Bangla – 2.65 million USD Awarapan 2 – 2.02 million USD Cocktail 2 – 1.90 million USD Welcome To The Jungle – 1.796 million USD Alpha – 1.65 million USD
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