The mythological epic starring Ranbir Kapoor aims to break the 40.35‑crore opening mark, a figure that has kept Salman Khan’s films in the Diwali top‑five for over a decade.
Ranbir Kapoor will step onto the Diwali screen as Lord Rama on November 2, 2026, with the explicit aim of cracking the 40.35‑crore opening‑day barrier. Hitting that figure would push Salman Khan’s 2015 blockbuster Prem Ratan Dhan Payo out of the festival’s top‑five opening list, a position the star has guarded for more than ten years.
The film, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, also features Yash as the villainous Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Trade analysts say the trio’s star power, combined with a grand mythological canvas, gives the project a fighting chance against the entrenched Diwali records.
Since Prem Ratan Dhan Payo premiered on November 12, 2015, Salman Khan has been the sole name with two entries in the top‑five Diwali openers – the second being Tiger 3, which opened to 44.5 crore in 2023. That dual presence has kept him ahead of peers such as Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn, each holding a single slot.
If Ramayana clears the 40.35‑crore hurdle, Salman’s tally would shrink to a single entry, putting him on an even footing with the other megastars. The shift would also rewrite the festival’s box‑office hierarchy, showing that a mythological saga can rival the mass‑appeal formula that has long defined Diwali releases.
Industry chatter on social platforms is already buzzing. Some insiders suggest the film’s visual spectacle and the novelty of a mythic retelling could attract family audiences in droves, while others caution that the competition from other releases on the same weekend could dilute footfall.
Regardless of speculation, the numbers will speak on opening day. Box‑office trackers will be watching the first‑hour collections closely, and the next 24 hours will determine whether Ramayana rewrites the Diwali record book or simply adds another entry to an already crowded list.
What Comes Next?
The film’s performance will be logged by multiple trade portals, and a clear verdict on its record‑breaking ambition is expected by Monday morning. Should it succeed, the industry may see a fresh wave of mythological projects eyeing festival windows, challenging the long‑standing dominance of star‑driven masala fare.
For now, the nation waits for the curtains to rise on what could become a landmark moment in Diwali box‑office history.
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