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Ramayana Makes History in UK Cinema
10 Nov
Summary
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend led UK and Ireland box office.
- It earned £2.1 million, marking a first for Indian cinema.
- Previous Indian film records were held by RRR and Pathaan.
Sony's animated mythological adventure, "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend," has made history by becoming the first Indian feature film to debut at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office. The film garnered an impressive £2.1 million ($2.8 million) in its opening weekend.
This achievement surpasses the previous box office ceiling for Indian cinema in the territory, which was second place. Notable films that previously reached this mark include S.S. Rajamouli's "RRR" and Shah Rukh Khan starrers "Pathaan" and "Jawan."
In the competitive weekend slate, Disney's "Wild Horse Nine" secured second place with $1.9 million, while Anime Ltd.'s "Godzilla Minus Zero" landed in third with $1.8 million. Other films in the top rankings included "Wicker," "George Michael: The Faith Tour," and "Primetime."
Looking ahead, upcoming releases include Susanna White's legal drama "Prima Facie" and various platform and specialized rollouts. Repertory screenings will also feature 4K restorations of "Marie Antoinette" and "The Man Who Fell To Earth."
