‘Ramayana’ Makes History as First Indian Film to Top U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Debuts in Third

Sony’s animated mythological adventure “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” made history by becoming the first Indian feature ever to debut atop the U.K. and Ireland box office, collecting £2.1 million ($2.8 million) to lead a crowded slate of new releases and push Anime Ltd.’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” into third place.

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The previous box office ceiling for Indian cinema in the territory was second place, held jointly by S.S. Rajamouli’s “RRR” in 2022, Shah Rukh Khan starrers “Pathaan” and “Jawan” in 2023 and Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” earlier this year.

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Disney’s “Wild Horse Nine” secured second position in its opening frame, taking $1.9 million. Anime Ltd.’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” claimed third place, generating $1.8 million.

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Black Bear’s period comedy “Wicker,” which led the chart in the previous session, moved to fourth place in its sophomore frame, collecting $1.5 million to push its running total to $5.7 million. Universal’s concert presentation “George Michael: The Faith Tour” debuted in fifth position, generating $1.3 million.

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A24’s “Primetime,” directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson, followed in sixth position in its second weekend, adding $1.1 million to elevate its total to $4.6 million. Lionsgate U.K.’s comedy horror “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House”…

Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/

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