India, Nov. 6 -- Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated mythological epic Ramayana: Part One has made a spectacular debut at the global box office, earning an impressive Rs.155 crore in worldwide gross collections on its opening day, the makers announced on Friday.

Released worldwide on November 5, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana.

According to a statement issued by the production team, the film has recorded the highest pre-Diwali opening in the history of Indian cinema.

"Making a remarkable start at the global box office, Ramayana has collected a staggering Rs.155 crore worldwide gross on its opening day, emerging as the highest Day 1 Pre-Diwali opener in the histo...