Times of India·3 min read·medium

'Ramayana: Part 1' box office collection day 3 (LIVE): Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi's film expected to see growth on Saturday as the Diwali weekend kicks in, inches towards Rs 150 crore

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'Ramayana: Part 1' box office collection day 3 (LIVE): Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi's film expected to see growth on Saturday as the Diwali weekend kicks in, inches towards Rs 150 crore
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The Bollywood film 'Ramayana: Part 1' is showing strong box office performance during its opening Diwali weekend. Despite a slight dip on Friday, the film is trending toward a significant total collection as it enters its third day.

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The film's performance is a major indicator of the health of the Indian film industry during the peak festive season.

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'Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend', starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, has maintained a strong hold at the box office in its opening two days. While the film benefited from the pre-Diwali buzz, all eyes are now on its performance as the festive advantage begins to fade. However, the initial trends for its first Saturday look encouraging. After witnessing a dip on Friday, the film's advance booking collections have picked up considerably, crossing the Rs 40 crore gross mark in India and hinting at a strong third day.Ramayana Movie ReviewThe magnum opus is also witnessing an impressive number of shows across the country. After opening with 26,615 shows on Thursday, the count came down to 24,550 on Friday before rising again to 25,110 on Saturday. The film continues to enjoy a massive screen presence, with its show count reportedly among the highest ever for a Bollywood release.

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