The Diwali weekend turned out to be a successful period for Indian cinema, with Ramayana and Suriya’s Scene emerging as major performers at the box office. Both films witnessed significant growth over the weekend, attracting audiences across multiple territories and recording encouraging collections.
Ramayana, one of the country's biggest mythological film projects, opened to a decent response in the Telugu states. However, the film gained momentum with each passing day, resulting in an impressive weekend performance. Audience turnout increased steadily, with multiplexes and 3D screenings attracting large crowds.
The film delivered an exceptional performance across North India and overseas markets. It also received a positive response in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions, indicating strong interest beyond its primary language market.
The momentum surrounding Ramayana is expected to continue during the weekdays. Its Monday advance bookings have reportedly been encouraging, suggesting that the film could maintain its strong box office performance even after the festive weekend. The response to its theatrical and 3D screenings has further contributed to its performance.
Meanwhile, Suriya's Scene had a relatively slow beginning at the box office. Despite its initial performance, the film gradually picked up pace and moved into a stronger position by the end of the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday proved particularly beneficial for Scene, with theatres witnessing strong audience attendance. Kerala and Tamil Nadu emerged as the film's best-performing territories, contributing significantly to its overall box office performance.
The film also delivered a successful result in the Telugu states. Considering its financial aspects, Scene has reportedly emerged as a super hit in the region despite its comparatively slow opening.
The Diwali festive period has therefore turned into a rewarding weekend for both films. While Ramayana impressed audiences across different language markets and overseas territories, Scene successfully recovered from its initial slow start through stronger weekend footfalls.
With positive momentum for both releases, the coming weekdays will be important in determining how well they sustain their theatrical runs.
