The much-hyped mythological epic Ramayana has witnessed a drop in collections on its second day in the Telugu states. The film has reportedly collected around Rs 3 crore share on day two, taking its two-day total to approximately Rs 7 crore share across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. While the opening numbers were encouraging for a Hindi film, the film needs to attract more footfalls in the coming days to sustain its theatrical run.
“The film collected approximately Rs 4.5 crore share in the Telugu states on its opening day, which is a good start for a Hindi film. However, the response among Telugu audiences has been somewhat mixed. Yash steals the show as Ravana with his commanding screen presence, performance and charisma. Ranbir Kapoor is equally impressive as Lord Rama, though his portrayal is largely restrained. Sai Pallavi brings grace and subtlety to Sita, but a section of the Telugu audience expected a more emotionally powerful performance from her,” says a distributor.
He adds that the film’s grand visual canvas has emerged as its biggest strength. “The stunning visuals, elaborate production design and impressive VFX have caught the audience’s attention. The film offers a spectacular cinematic experience, particularly through its larger-than-life settings and action sequences. The technical brilliance is there for everyone to see, and several portions have received appreciation,” he points out.
However, the distributor feels that the film falls short in emotional storytelling. “The film scores high on visual grandeur but struggles to match it with emotional drama. Telugu audiences expected a deeply moving narrative from the makers of Dangal, with powerful character emotions and moments that would stay with them long after the film. Unfortunately, that emotional connection is missing in several portions,” he concludes.
With the initial excitement settling down and collections witnessing a dip, Ramayana now needs stronger word of mouth to maintain its momentum in the Telugu states.
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