Earlier this year, Dhurandhar The Revenge collected Rs. 100 crore in a single day during its opening weekend. Now the trade is asking a simple question: can Ramayana do the same? The post-Diwali holiday on November 9 is being seen as the big test, and experts say breaking Dhurandhar's record is Ramayana's first target.
Ramayana Box Office Target: The Rs. 100 Crore Single-Day Mark
The comparison is direct. Dhurandhar The Revenge set a benchmark with its Rs. 100 crore single-day collection, and the trade is now measuring Ramayana against that number. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh was careful about making a firm prediction.
"You never know. It boils down to the content and how honest they have been to Ramayana and the subject material. So, I hope they live up to those expectations." — Taran Adarsh
His point is that the number depends on the film itself and how faithfully it treats the Ramayana story.
Trade Predicts Explosive Collections on November 9
Trade analyst Atul Mohan was more optimistic. In his view, audience word of mouth will decide everything.
"If word of mouth clicks, then the sky is the limit. Then anything can happen and any number can be achieved." — Atul Mohan
Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, agreed that it is a possibility. He called breaking Dhurandhar's record the first target. But he also pointed to a difference between the two films — Dhurandhar had great music, which he described as the biggest music in recent times.
What the Experts Are Saying
- Taran Adarsh says the result depends on content and honesty to the Ramayana subject material
- Atul Mohan says any number is possible if word of mouth clicks
- Vishek Chauhan says breaking Dhurandhar's record is the first target, but notes Dhurandhar's music was a major factor
The trade's message is consistent: the Rs. 100 crore single-day mark is reachable, but it is not guaranteed. The post-Diwali holiday on November 9 gives Ramayana a strong window, and the experts expect "mayhem in cinemas" if the audience responds well.
Our Take: The Record Is Possible, But Content Will Decide
To put it plainly, the Rs. 100 crore single-day talk is a target, not a promise. Dhurandhar The Revenge already proved the number can be done, so the question is whether Ramayana can repeat it. In our view, the experts are right to focus on content and word of mouth. A holiday release helps, but it cannot carry a film alone. Dhurandhar had its music working for it, and Ramayana will need its own strong pull. If the audience connects with the film, the sky really is the limit. If not, the November 9 holiday will not be enough. For now, the trade is watching one number closely: Rs. 100 crore in a single day.
