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Ramayana Box Office Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash Film Nears Rs 100 Crore Gross In India

Ramayana Box Office Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash Film Nears Rs 100 Crore Gross In India

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Yash’s portrayal of Ravana in “Ramayana Part 1” has sparked online controversy, with a debate emerging over whether the film glorifies the epic’s antagonist. Observers note that Yash is receiving more applause than Ranbir Kapoor, and some, like Agarwal, advise avoiding comparisons with Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series “Ramayan.” At the same time, the film is being promoted for the Diwali weekend, with BookMyShow offering ticket discounts, including buy‑one‑get‑one‑free deals and instant reductions for purchases made with eligible credit or debit cards.

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    Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film released worldwide on November 5, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana

    — The Federal

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    NEW DELHI : “Ramayana: Part One”, the grand retelling of the Hindu mythological epic, made a blockbuster start at the worldwide box office, collecting Rs 155 crore gross on its opening day, the makers said on Friday. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film released worldwide on November 5, featuring…

    — DT Next

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    Ramayana: Part 1 is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and brings the epic Indian mythology of the Ramayana to the big screen.

    — NDTV

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Ramayana: Part 1 is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and brings the epic Indian mythology of the Ramayana to the big screen.

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Ramayana Box Office Day 2: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash Film Nears Rs 100 Crore Gross In India

Ramayana: Part 1 is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and brings the epic Indian mythology of the Ramayana to the big screen.

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Ramayana movie in USA: Release date, tickets, advance booking and live streaming

Mark your calendars for the global cinematic debut of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend on November 5, 2026. This epic film stars renowned actors Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, running over three compelling hours. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, it brings the timeless Ramayana to life with contributions…

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