The film was co-produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Eros International, and involved a large, multi-national crew for the production.

[2] Commercially, the film set records for single-day net revenue and highest three-day opening weekend,[3][4] though it suffered large drops at the box office in subsequent weeks.

[7] It is estimated that the film earned ₹240 crore (US$28 million) worldwide if the dubbed versions are included.

The film also received numerous nominations for its soundtrack, with a special emphasis on the song "Chammak Challo" and its choreography.

Despite this, it was reported that winning the National Film Award had given a major boost to the enthusiasm for a sequel to Ra.One.