“Ramayana” opened in Indonesia on November 11. Indonesia is a market where Bollywood films have rarely done major business, but early signs for this one are encouraging. According to Bikara Box Office, about 9,000 tickets were sold on the first day. That figure is an early indicator of interest and not a box office total.
The film opened on more than 1,000 shows, far more than the debut footprint of recent Shah Rukh Khan films. “Jawan” opened on 221 shows and “Pathaan” on 264. “Jawan” grossed about $400,000 in Indonesia and “Pathaan” about $375,000. Whether audiences turn up in large numbers will decide how the film performs.
The Record to Beat
The highest-grossing Indian film in Indonesia is Shah Rukh Khan’s “My Name Is Khan,” which earned about $1.72 million in 2010. Early data suggests “Ramayana” could challenge it, though that is an estimate and not a forecast the makers have confirmed.
A Story Rooted in Local Culture
The Ramayana has been part of Indonesian culture for centuries, appearing in classical dance and in the carvings at the Prambanan temple complex. Typical Bollywood releases rely on stars and Indian cinema fans, but this film may reach audiences through a story many already know.
The report also notes Indonesia’s long link with Bollywood, which dates to Shah Rukh Khan’s popularity from the 1990s. It says “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” was a big hit there in 2001 and that an Indonesian delegation sang a song from it at a Presidential banquet in New Delhi in January 2025.
Home Box Office
“Ramayana” was released on November 5. As of its seventh day, it earned ₹34.36 crore in India on that day. The report says its India total now stands at ₹474.81 crore, with about ₹823.50 crore worldwide gross.
Why It Matters
A strong run in Indonesia would show that a story with shared cultural roots can cross borders more easily than a typical star-led film. It would also add to the film’s overseas success, which has already drawn attention in markets such as the UK.