Ramayana 2000 Cr Dream: Will Nitesh Beat Rajamouli Twice?

Ramayana Worldwide Box Office Collection

Nitesh Tiwari’s latest spectacle, Ramayana, has reportedly crossed Rs. 850 crores gross worldwide in just seven days. With the second weekend still ahead, the film is now eyeing a worldwide gross of around Rs. 1700 crores in its lifetime.

The bigger target is Rs. 2000 crores. If Ramayana gets there, it will become only the second Indian film to achieve this milestone after Dangal. Interestingly, both films are directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

However, reaching that figure through the first phase of release will be a tough task. The film may need support from China to cross the Rs. 2000-crore mark.

China is particularly interesting because of Ramayana’s performance in Southeast Asian markets. The film is doing exceptionally well in Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia. These markets have sizeable Chinese communities, raising hopes that the film could also connect with audiences in China.

Japan is another important market that could add to Ramayana’s worldwide total. However, both Chinese and Japanese releases depend on the necessary approvals and distribution plans.

For now, reaching Rs. 2,000 crores in the first phase looks difficult, even with the film’s remarkable momentum. But the possibility cannot be ruled out.

The real question is whether Ramayana can achieve this historic milestone on its existing theatrical run or needs China and Japan to complete the journey. Either way, Nitesh Tiwari has a rare opportunity to deliver two of Indian cinema’s biggest global blockbusters and become the No. 1 director in the country, even though SS Rajamouli is generally considered the numero uno director.