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

“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”.