The film is now connecting with audiences across North and South India, with Yash’s portrayal of Ravana emerging as one of its biggest talking points. In its first six days, Ramayana reportedly grossed approximately Rs 522 crore in India and Rs 812 crore worldwide, including around Rs 290 crore from overseas markets. The film collected an impressive Rs 92 crore net on Day 6 alone, taking its domestic net total to Rs 436 crore and reflecting its continued theatrical momentum.
Yash’s popularity is particularly visible in the North, where audiences are embracing his portrayal of Ravana. Trade analyst Komal Nahta, while discussing the film and its performances, highlighted the actor’s growing appeal in Hindi-speaking markets, stating, “Yash’s box-office performance in several of his earlier starrers too, in the North has been phenomenal. The kind of numbers Ramayana is putting up in the Hindi market clearly reflects the tremendous pull he enjoys among audiences here. For, if the Ravana of Ramayana were to be weak in front of Rama, the game would have been lost. What is noteworthy is that Yash has managed to establish himself as a major crowd-puller in a market that was once considered outside his traditional territory. His name, screen presence and the anticipation around his performance are translating into footfalls, and that is a strong indication of the pan-India stardom he has built. He is no longer just a star from the South; he is a star whose films are drawing audiences across the country.”
The response from Southern markets has been equally encouraging. On Day 6, Karnataka contributed approximately Rs 15.50 crore gross, followed by Tamil Nadu with Rs 4 crore, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with Rs 5 crore, and Kerala with Rs 3.75 crore. These figures highlight Yash’s continued popularity in the region while also reflecting the film’s acceptance in markets traditionally dominated by their own regional superstars. Adding to the achievement, the Kannada version of Ramayana has crossed Rs 50 crore in gross collections, setting a new milestone for a dubbed film.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala had earlier spoken about Yash’s ability to connect with audiences across industries, observing, “What Yash has achieved is a great example of how Indian cinema can move beyond language and regional boundaries. He has a tremendous following in the South, and the response to Ramayana across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala reflects that connect. At the same time, he is taking that popularity to audiences across India and beyond. His vision has always been bigger than one industry or one market, and he is now seeing that vision translate into results.”
For Yash, the ambition has always gone beyond individual films and box-office achievements. He has consistently spoken about taking Indian cinema to a global audience, drawing inspiration from the expanding international reach of industries such as Korean cinema. This broader vision is also reflected in his decision to join Ramayana as a producing partner alongside Namit Malhotra, contributing to a project that aims to present Indian storytelling on a global platform.
From championing the pan-India journey of KGF to backing Ramayana as both an actor and producer, Yash continues to pursue a vision of Indian cinema that moves beyond linguistic, regional and international boundaries.
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