Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana: Part One' crosses Rs. 1000 crore globally, but faces backlash from actor Nitish Bharadwaj over its portrayal of the epic.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s much-anticipated film, Ramayana: Part One, has made headlines by becoming the fastest Indian film to cross the Rs. 1000 crore mark worldwide, achieving this milestone in just eight days since its release on November 5, 2026. The film has grossed approximately Rs. 663 crore in India and Rs. 342 crore internationally, totalling Rs. 1005 crore globally, according to reports from Pinkvilla.
This remarkable achievement places Ramayana: Part One as the eleventh Indian film to enter the coveted Rs. 1000 crore club, surpassing previous records held by films such as Baahubali: The Conclusion and Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film’s next target is to overtake Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which grossed Rs. 1677 crore earlier this year, and potentially challenge Dangal, the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
However, the film’s success has not been without controversy. Actor Nitish Bharadwaj, who initially praised the film and even predicted an Oscar win, has since withdrawn his support. He expressed his disappointment over the film’s interpretation of the Hindu epic, particularly its portrayal of Ravana, played by Yash. Bharadwaj took to Instagram to voice his concerns, stating that the film alters the moral framework of the Ramayana and undermines its philosophical essence.
In his post, Bharadwaj emphasised that the characters of the Ramayana are deeply embedded in India’s cultural consciousness and should not be redefined casually. He critiqued the film’s reliance on visual effects, arguing that it cannot replace the core values and spiritual depth of the epic. His comments mark a significant shift from his earlier enthusiasm, where he had lauded the film’s scale and technical ambition.
As Ramayana: Part One continues to perform well at the box office, the discussion surrounding its cultural representation is likely to persist, adding another layer to the film’s narrative as it aims for further success both domestically and internationally.
