New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- The Diwali box office has turned into a contest between two very different films. While Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Part 1 has emerged as the bigger commercial force, Suriya's Tamil action comedy Scene has managed to build its own audience despite the competition.

Released on 6 November, a day after Ramayana arrived in cinemas, Scene collected an estimated Rs.19.15 crore net in India on its opening day. The film's three-day domestic collection reached Rs.62.75 crore, while its worldwide gross stood at Rs.116.65 crore, according to figures reported by industry tracker Sacnilk.

Ramayana, meanwhile, opened on 5 November and collected Rs.64.85 crore net in India on its first day. Its four-day domestic net collection reach...