India, Nov. 12 -- The box office performance of Ramayana has taken an interesting turn after a strong opening week. The film initially faced questions over whether it would live up to the massive expectations surrounding its release, but its collections picked up sharply over the extended Diwali holiday period. The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer has since gone on to set new records, with its weekday earnings remaining strong even after the festive rush ended. Now, after a week of its release on November 5, Ramayana has added another major milestone to its run, surpassing the lifetime box office collections of two of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters, Animal and Pathaan.

Ramayana began with houseful shows on day 1, netting Rs.64.85 crore n...