Ramayana keeps surprising the box office. After crossing ₹1,000 Cr worldwide in just eight days, the film is heading into a strong second weekend, and two states have stood out more than anyone expected: Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The Numbers So Far
- Tamil Nadu (8 days): ₹30 Cr range
- Kerala (8 days): ₹28 Cr+
For a Hindi mythological epic, numbers like these in Tamil Nadu and Kerala were not expected at all. Hindi films usually play to a limited audience in these two states, but Ramayana has reached far beyond that.
Ahead of Scene in the Second Week
What makes it even more surprising is the competition. Suriya’s Scene released around the same time and has been a big hit, especially in these two states. Yet in its second week, Ramayana is now trending better than Scene in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, something nobody saw coming.
More Screens in Week 2
The demand from audiences has led exhibitors to add more shows and screens in both states. As a result, Ramayana has a bigger screen count in its second week than in its first, which is very rare for any film, let alone a dubbed release.
Second Weekend Bigger Than the First?
With the extra screens and strong word of mouth, Ramayana’s second weekend in Tamil Nadu and Kerala is likely to be bigger than its first.
The film is set for a long run in both states, and it is expected to at least double its current numbers, and possibly go even further.
