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'Ranabaali' box office collection day 1: Film earns Rs 16.50 cr worldwide

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'Ranabaali' box office collection day 1: Film earns Rs 16.50 cr worldwide
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The period action drama 'Ranabaali', starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, earned Rs 16.50 crore worldwide on its opening day. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film depicts a story of resistance against British colonial rule during the Great Madras Famine.

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The film's strong opening performance highlights the commercial viability of historical period dramas in the Indian cinema market.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's period action drama 'Ranabaali' opened in theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a worldwide gross collection of Rs 16.50 cr.According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 9.25 cr in India on its first day. It recorded 2,515 shows nationwide, with an overall occupancy rate of 57%. The domestic gross collection reached Rs 10.75 cr, while overseas markets contributed Rs 5.75 cr. The film also registered 711,679 footfalls on its opening day.'Ranabaali' Day 1 box office collectionThe film's overseas gross reached Rs 5.75 cr. The movie registered 2,515 shows across theaters on its opening day. Its reported overall occupancy rate stood at 57%.The Telugu 2D version recorded an overall occupancy of 54.70% on Day 1. Morning shows registered 40.92%, while afternoon screenings reached 56.31%. Evening occupancy stood at 51.77%. Night shows performed best, recording 67.92% occupancy.

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