Mumbai, November 12, 2026: Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana is adding another major achievement to its remarkable box office run, and this time, it is the Hindi version taking centre stage. After delivering a massive opening across five languages, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial has effectively crossed the ₹400 crore Hindi net milestone on its eighth day, based on advance bookings alone. The achievement places the film alongside Pushpa 2 in the second-fastest ₹400 crore Hindi net club, while Dhurandhar 2 continues to hold the record by a considerable margin.
Ramayana had finished its seventh day with ₹394 crore Hindi net, needing just ₹6 crore more to enter the prestigious club. However, Thursday’s advance bookings have already provided more than enough cushion. The Hindi version registered ₹20.44 crore gross, including block seats, while confirmed bookings excluding blocks stood at ₹16.04 crore across 20,233 shows. With this strong advance booking response, Ramayana has already secured the ₹400 crore Hindi net milestone on Day 8, even before accounting for spot bookings throughout Thursday.
Ramayana Matches Pushpa 2’s Eight-Day Pace, Dhurandhar 2 Remains Unchallenged
According to Sacnilk’s fastest ₹400 crore Hindi net records, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge remains the undisputed leader, having achieved the milestone in just four days. Ramayana is now set to share the second-fastest position with Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, ahead of several major Bollywood blockbusters that required considerably longer to reach the same mark.
*Ramayana’s Day 8 milestone is based on advance-booking calculations and remains subject to final box office reporting. The rankings consider Hindi net collections only, with films taking the same number of days sharing their positions.
The comparison is significant because the list includes films that benefited from enormous opening weekends, strong franchise recognition and, in some cases, exceptional weekday holds. Ramayana has entered this company without depending entirely on the Hindi market, making its position particularly noteworthy.
Why Dhurandhar 2 Had a Four-Day Advantage
The difference between Dhurandhar 2 and Ramayana is not simply a matter of audience interest. The Ranveer Singh starrer arrived with one of the biggest advantages a theatrical release can enjoy: an already established franchise with a highly invested audience. The first Dhurandhar had built enormous anticipation for its continuation, allowing the sequel to convert that demand into exceptional opening business. Its paid previews also contributed to the early momentum, while the Hindi market remained the principal driver of its collections.
Ramayana, on the other hand, has a substantial share of its business coming from South Indian languages. Its Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions have collectively generated ₹117.10 crore net during the first seven days, accounting for nearly 23% of its domestic collections. While this strengthens the film’s overall box office performance, it does not contribute to Hindi-specific milestones.
Interestingly, Pushpa 2 offers a compelling parallel. The Telugu-origin blockbuster demonstrated how far a major South Indian release could travel in the Hindi market, building an audience that extended well beyond its traditional strongholds.
Also Read: Ramayana Day 7 Box Office Collection
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