Mumbai, November 14, 2026: Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana has added another major achievement to its remarkable theatrical run, establishing a new second Friday box office record in Indian cinema. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial has surpassed the previous all-language benchmark held by Dhurandhar 2, while securing second place among the biggest second Fridays in Hindi. The performance is particularly significant as the film has entered its second week following an extraordinary Diwali-driven opening period, with audience demand continuing beyond the festive holidays.
Ramayana Records Biggest Second Friday Collection in Indian Cinema
Ramayana collected 48 crore India net across five languages on Friday, November 13, overtaking Dhurandhar 2’s previous benchmark of 42 crore. The achievement reflects the film’s ability to sustain strong theatrical business even after the initial holiday advantage had faded. Its Hindi version remained the principal contributor, while the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions collectively added over 11 crore net, providing the crucial advantage in the nationwide comparison.
Ramayana’s position is also notable because it has achieved this level of business with a broader language distribution than most Hindi-origin productions. Kannada has emerged as its strongest South Indian dubbed version over the theatrical run, supported by Yash‘s presence, while the other regional versions have helped extend its reach beyond the traditional Hindi market. The multilingual strategy has consequently become a meaningful commercial advantage rather than simply an additional release option. Unlike the opening week, when festive celebrations drove exceptional footfalls, the latest performance offers a clearer indication of the film’s sustained audience appeal.
Top 5 Biggest Second Friday Hindi Net Collections in India
The Hindi-language comparison presents a slightly different picture. Ranveer Singh‘s action blockbuster continues to hold the top position, although Ramayana has come remarkably close to matching it. Interestingly, the original Dhurandhar also features among the leading performers, giving Aditya Dhar‘s franchise two places in the top three. The rankings illustrate how a strong second-week opening has become an important benchmark for major Hindi theatrical successes.
Full List: Sacnilk – Highest Second Friday Hindi Collections.
With the second weekend now underway, Saturday and Sunday will provide another opportunity for the film to consolidate its theatrical performance. Strong growth over these two days could strengthen its position among India’s biggest second-weekend grossers and indicate its longer-term box office potential. Stay tuned for further updates.
