"Ramayana Part 1," starring Ranbir Kapoor, collected Rs 127 crore worldwide on its opening day, according to The Indian Express. The figure covers the film's first day in theatres.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga shared his review of the film, The Indian Express reported. According to Hindustan Times, Vanga praised the movie's scale and described producer Namit Malhotra as the most dedicated producer he has come across.
The film has drawn attention as India's most expensive production, the BBC reported, noting that it retells a widely loved Hindu epic while splitting critics. The Guardian, in its review of the film under the title "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend," called it a spectacular, large-scale epic.
Reactions from other figures in Indian cinema have also circulated. The Times of India reported that Anupam Kher described the film as one of the finest in Indian cinema and praised its visual grandeur after a screening in Stockholm.
The opening-day numbers and the mixed critical response set up the coming week as the key test. Trade observers will be watching how the film holds across its first full week in India and overseas markets, and whether audience word of mouth matches the enthusiasm shown by industry figures.