Ramayana beats Chhaava in India on Day 9, crosses Rs 1,100 crore worldwide
Ramayana surpassed Chhaava's lifetime India nett collection on its ninth day in cinemas. The milestone came as the epic's worldwide gross crossed Rs 1,100 crore.
Ranbir Kapoor was born on September 28, 1982. He is the son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh and was born in Bombay. He has an elder sister, Riddhima, who was born in 1980. Ranbir is one of Hindi cinema’s highest-paid actors and has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2012.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Bollywood career began as an assistant director to Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the 2005 film, Black. His acting debut happened two years later when Bhansali cast him as the lead in Saawariya.
Yash Raj Films approached him for a role in Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), which was Ranbir Kapoor's first commercial success. His 2009 film, Wake up Sid, had a slow start at the box office, but went on to be a sleeper hit. He made two more movies in 2009, starring opposite Katrina Kaif in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. Ranbir Kapoor’s first movie in 2010 was Raajneeti and his other film was opposite Priyanka Chopra in Anjaana Anjaani.
The 2012 romantic comedy Barfi! was Ranbir Kapoor's first movie to earn over Rs 1 billion at the domestic box office. His 2013 hit film opposite Deepika Padukone, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The duo reunited in the 2015 romantic drama, Tamasha.
In 2016, he took on the lead role of an aspiring musician in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Ranbir Kapoor portrayed the actor Sanjay Dutt in Rajkumar Hirani's biopic Sanju (2018). He returned to acting four years later in 2022 when he starred in Shamshera and Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva.
Ranbir Kapoor married actress Alia Bhatt on April 14, 2022. The couple welcomed their daughter in November 2022.
Ramayana surpassed Chhaava's lifetime India nett collection on its ninth day in cinemas. The milestone came as the epic's worldwide gross crossed Rs 1,100 crore.
Before Dangal and Ramayana – a reported Rs 4,000-crore cinematic venture – Nitesh Tiwari was a student at IIT Bombay, discovering his passion for storytelling in the corridors of Hostel No. 4. What began with campus theatre would eventually lead him to one of Indian cinema’s grandest projects.
Ramayana’s Kannada-dubbed version crossed Rs 50 crore nett and Rs 100 crore gross in Karnataka on day nine. The milestone establishes a new benchmark for Bollywood’s local-language releases in the state.
In just eight days, Ramayana has stormed the Rs 1,000 crore club, but the real battle is only beginning. With Dangal's Rs 2,070 crore record in sight, how far can Nitesh Tiwari's epic go, and which box-office giants must it topple along the way?
Director Nitesh Tiwar's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend crossed Rs 1,000 crore in worldwide gross on its eighth theatrical day. The film features actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Yash in key roles.
Kunal Kapoor's brief role as Devraj Indra in Ramayana has drawn enthusiastic praise from Thai viewers. The response has brought calls for a standalone Indra film, with some fans suggesting crowdfunding.
Actor Sai Pallavi recalled crying after her dialect coach touched her feet on the Ramayana set. She reflected on the coach's gesture and deep devotion to Goddess Sita.
From Vasooli Bhai in Golmaal to Sage Agastya in Ramayana, Mukesh Tiwari has pulled off one of the film's wildest casting surprises. With just one scene, the actor has sent the internet into a meme frenzy.
Apart from the usual gym sessions, Ranbir Kapoor also trained in a Chinese martial art form while preparing for his role as Lord Ram in Ramayana.
Actor Addinath Kothare revealed that he choked up while reading the Bharat Milap scene in Ramayana for the first time. He also spoke about trusting filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's vision and working with actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Actor Indira Krishnan said Ranbir Kapoor adopted a vegetarian diet while playing Lord Rama. Her account details his intensive preparation amid criticism over his casting in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
Ramayana: Rise of Legend crossed the Rs 20-crore gross mark in Kerala within six days. The feat marks the highest-ever box office collection by a Bollywood film in the state, surpassing Dhurandhar 2. This is yet another feather in Ramayana's cap as it continues to build its record-breaking box office run.
Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend reached Rs 900 crore worldwide by day seven. Its festive run included a Monday surge and strong weekday collections.
Namit Malhotra's Ramayana's visual effects drew scrutiny before winning praise in theatres. The debate shows why Baahubali remains Indian cinema's benchmark for spectacle with emotion.
‘Ramayana: Part 1’ should be judged not only by how faithfully it repeats our old memories but also how many new meanings it adds for a new generation
Actor Yash's depiction of the Shiv Tandav Stotram as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's new Ramayana: Rise of a Legend song, Ravana Tandav, foregrounds a legend of devotion, perseverance and surrender to Lord Shiva.
Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic drama Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened to grand celebrations in Jakarta while collecting over Rs 5 crore in Thailand, propelling its global box office haul past the Rs 800 crore milestone.
Ram Gopal Varma reviewed Ramayana again, praising its scale, performances and music. He called it a new benchmark that future Indian films would be measured against.
Ramayana has made a strong global start, earning Rs 260 crore overseas in five days. But with China and several markets yet to come, has it truly become India's first pan-world film? The real test lies ahead.
Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend kept the cash registers ringing on Day 6, adding Rs 94.10 crore nett in India despite a slight dip from Monday. Its global run has been just as formidable, with the film crossing Rs 800 crore gross.
Ramayana shattered box office records within five days, grossing 600 crore rupees worldwide with praised performances and visual effects.
Delhi and the National Capital Region face severe air pollution ahead of Diwali, with 18 monitoring stations recording Air Quality Index readings above 400.
An extensive weapons module linked to the Tiger Shroff firing case has been busted after the Delhi Police Special Cell nabbed four gunrunners, identified as Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita. The four accused, who were brought to Mumbai to face interrogation and court production, allegedly acted as couriers who transported weapons procured from Amritsar to Sonipat and subsequently into Mumbai. Police officials noted that two women suspects were utilised as couriers to transfer the firearms to the shooters via railway routes. With arrests taking place across Sonipat, Kota, and Delhi, the total number of individuals held in connection with the case has risen to ten. The investigation has revealed that shooters involved in the attack had also conducted a recce at actor Ranbir Kapoor's residence in Bandra. Authorities are continuing to probe the financial trail and alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
At India Today Conclave Mumbai 2026, filmmaker Subhash Ghai and Whistling Woods International president Meghana Ghai Puri discussed how AI and OTT are changing the rules of filmmaking and storytelling
Actor Ranbir Kapoor turned 44 on September 28, celebrating the milestone with an outdoor gathering for the media outside his Bandra bungalow. Dressed casually, the actor took time to blow out candles, cut customised cakes, and pose for group photographs with the press corps.
Watch as we explore the contrast between scripture, art, and cinema—and ask: If Ram was always “megha-shyam,” why do we remember him differently today?
This edition of 5 Live focusses on the fresh violence that has erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul following which the government has suspended internet services and imposed a curfew. The violence erupted between Naga and Kuki groups in Ukhrul.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were back in Mumbai on Wednesday after their New Year getaway, smiling and waving at photographers at Kalina airport.
Actor Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' is taking theatres by storm. In Da Club's latest episode has a look at the film's box office report. It also gives details about Karan Johar's next directorial venture and late singer Zubeen Garg's last project.
Ranbir Kapoor’s cameo in Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood has sparked controversy.
The top focus of this episode of To The Point is the big credit war that has erupted over GST reforms.
Ranbir Kapoor and his mother Neetu Kapoor bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, performing aarti together followed by the traditional immersion of the idol in a Ganpati Visarjan ceremony, surrounded by devotees.
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal were clicked at the Mumbai airport on Monday evening. The duo's bromance was the highlight of their appearance.
Ranbir Kapoor was seen on Saturday, July 19, exiting a school premises in Bandra after a heated pickleball session. Dressed in an athleisure - white jacket and blue headband, the actor seemed to have wrapped up an intense game.
Popular Bollywood couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, are back from their London vacation. The couple was clicked as they returned to Mumbai with daughter Raha Kapoor.
Is it Ramayan or Ramayana? Ever since the first look of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film dropped, the title's spelling has stirred debate online.
Actor couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were clicked at the Mumbai airport on Monday night, presumably heading out for a family vacation. They were joined by Ranbir’s mother, veteran actor Neetu Kapoor.
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji's father and veteran actor Deb Mukherjee died on March 14. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who were in Alibaug to celebrate the latter's birthday, returned to Mumbai on Friday.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt made a stylish appearance at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani's wedding. The couple looked picture-perfect as they posed for the paps. While Alia stunned in a light-pink saree, Ranbir looked dapper in sherwani.
Zahan Kapoor, grandson of Bollywood icon Shashi Kapoor, is earning praise for his role in the crime thriller Black Warrant. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Zahan expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response and Kapoor legacy.