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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ramayana-makes-history-as-first-indian-film-to-top-u-k-ireland-box-office-as-godzilla-minus-zero-debuts-in-third/
- Published: 2026-11-10T03:25:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T05:37:45+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/ramayana-godzilla-minus-zero-uk-ireland-box-office-1236943753/
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- “Ramayana” opened at number one in the U.K. and Ireland.
- It earned £2.1 million, setting a record for Indian films there.
- “Godzilla Minus Zero” debuted third with $1.8 million.

## Summary

“Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” became the first Indian film to open at number one at the U.K. and Ireland box office, taking £2.1 million (about $2.8 million). Its debut marks a new high for Indian cinema in the territory, where the previous best was second place.

Disney’s “Wild Horse Nine” opened second with $1.9 million, while “Godzilla Minus Zero” debuted third with $1.8 million. “Wicker” fell to fourth but brought its total to $5.7 million; “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House” reached $10.3 million in seventh place. Several other new releases entered the top ten, including “George Michael: The Faith Tour” and “I Play Rocky”.

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