33kg Costume, 2kg Crown for Ravana; Box Office Battle Between 'Ramayana' and 'Sin'

Nitesh Tiwari's mega-budget mythological epic 'Ramayana: Part One' and southern Indian superstar Suriya's smaller-scale film 'Sin' are currently locked in a battle for audience attention in theatres. While 'Ramayana' is far ahead in terms of budget, star power, and promotion, 'Sin' is proving that a large budget is not the sole measure of success.

The 33kg Costume of Ravana

Southern actor Yash has captured the audience's attention with his portrayal of the demon king Ravana in 'Ramayana: Part One'. His makeup and costume have been a topic of discussion since the film's announcement. Now, the film's costume designer, Saniya, has shared insights into the creation of the attire.

In an interview, Saniya revealed that Yash had to wear a costume weighing up to 33 kilograms for the role of Ravana. This weight includes the outfit, ornaments, and a 2-kilogram crown. The heavy costume and jewellery were designed to project the character's grandeur and fearsome appearance.

The Box Office Contest

'Sin', which hit theatres on November 6, is directed by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Jithu Madhavan. Suriya is joined by Nazriya Nazim and Naslen in the film. Deviating from conventional action-hero tropes, the film features Suriya in the role of a police officer with an eccentric personality.

In its opening weekend, 'Sin' has grossed over 100 crore rupees worldwide. According to figures released on November 9, the film's three-day global collection stands at approximately 116.70 crore rupees. In contrast, detailed box office figures for 'Ramayana: Part One', starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, have yet to be released.

A Tale of Two Films

While 'Ramayana' leads significantly in terms of its massive budget, star-studded cast, and promotional campaign, the comparatively modest 'Sin' is drawing audiences in equal measure. Reports indicate that 'Sin' was made on a budget of just 30 crore rupees, a fraction of 'Ramayana's reported 4,000 crore rupee budget. Despite this, 'Sin' is carving out its own space in the audience's preference.

The contrasting success of the two films demonstrates that viewers are weighing the quality of storytelling and performance as heavily as star power and budget. All eyes will now be on the box office collections of both films in the coming weeks.