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Ramayana Sets Record with 59,000 Screens, Surpassing Avatar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The epic film Ramayana has opened on more than 59,000 screens worldwide, making it the largest release for an Indian movie and surpassing James Cameron’s Avatar.
Ramayana has opened on more than 59,000 screens worldwide, making it the biggest release for an Indian film to date.
The film surpassed the previous record held by James Cameron’s Avatar, which had the largest global rollout for a Hollywood production.
The unprecedented number of screens highlights the growing global appetite for Indian cinema and the success of the Ramayana franchise.
Distributors and exhibitors have praised the film’s wide reach, noting that it reflects both the popularity of the story and the confidence of the industry in large-scale releases.
The record-breaking launch is expected to boost the film’s box‑office performance and set a new benchmark for future Indian releases.
The film surpassed the previous record held by James Cameron’s Avatar, which had the largest global rollout for a Hollywood production.
The unprecedented number of screens highlights the growing global appetite for Indian cinema and the success of the Ramayana franchise.
Distributors and exhibitors have praised the film’s wide reach, noting that it reflects both the popularity of the story and the confidence of the industry in large-scale releases.
The record-breaking launch is expected to boost the film’s box‑office performance and set a new benchmark for future Indian releases.