Ramayana advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor’s film eyes Rs 200 crore opening, sells 2.15 lakh tickets
New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor starrer has already sold 2.15 lakh tickets in India ahead of its November 5 theatrical release, with advance bookings generating Rs 11.81 crore at the domestic box office. The epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is also drawing interest overseas, with trade estimates projecting a worldwide opening of more than Rs 200 crore, including paid previews.
Starring as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and as Ravana, the film is the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic. With advance bookings opening around Dussehra, the film has started building momentum across domestic and international markets.
Ramayana advance booking report
According to Sacnilk, the film’s domestic advance collection stood at Rs 11.81 crore. Excluding block bookings, the film earned Rs 9.59 crore so far. The film had sold 2.15 lakh tickets across 4,658 screens, with some shows already reporting full occupancy.
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‘Ramayana’ advance booking in India
The Hindi version accounts for the largest share of domestic advance sales. It has collected Rs 10.16 crore through 4,269 shows, representing 86% of the reported total. The dubbed Kannada version of the movie follows with Rs 1.27 crore from 335 shows, accounting for 11% of collections.
The Telugu version has collected Rs 37.85 lakh through 54 shows, also contributing around 3% of the reported total. The strong Kannada advance sales may partly reflect the presence of Yash, best known for the ‘KGF’ franchise, as Ravana.
Premium formats are also contributing to advance collections. IMAX screenings have generated Rs 2.74 crore through the sale of 1.6 lakh tickets across 3,980 shows, accounting for 23% of the reported advance booking earnings. IMAX 3D accounts for 3.4% of scheduled shows, while formats such as 4DX 3D, Dolby Cinema, 3D Screen, EPIQ 3D, ICE 3D and HDR by Bar have also contributed to sales.
Maharashtra leads the state-wise advance booking figures, followed by Delhi. Despite the film receiving tax-free status in West Bengal, the state ranks sixth in the reported advance booking list.
Ramayana ticket prices in Mumbai
Ticket prices have also attracted attention. Recliner seats for select evening and night IMAX 3D screenings of the Hindi version at PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium in Lower Parel, Mumbai, are priced at more than Rs 3,000 for release day.
Based on the current booking trend, the film is projected to collect more than Rs 110 crore across India on its opening day. This estimate includes around Rs 80 crore from the Hindi version, including paid previews scheduled for the evening of November 4. The projected domestic gross stands at Rs 132 crore. Dharma Productions is handling distribution in the Hindi market.
Ramayana opening-day estimates
The film has also generated advance sales in overseas markets ahead of its worldwide release. According to the overseas figures cited in the report, advance bookings have crossed $2 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 18.99 crore.
North America accounts for the largest share, with $750,000, or around Rs 7.12 crore, in advance sales. This includes $550,000, or approximately Rs 5.22 crore, for preview screenings. The United Kingdom has contributed $90,000, equivalent to around Rs 85 lakh, while Australia has recorded $60,000, or approximately Rs 57 lakh.
Sony Pictures International is handling worldwide distribution outside India. Overseas opening-day collections are projected at $7 million, equivalent to around Rs 66.46 crore. Based on these estimates, Ramayana is expected to cross Rs 200 crore in worldwide opening-day collections, including paid previews on November 4.
The film’s opening weekend could provide a further boost, with November 8 falling on Diwali Sunday. However, the eventual box office performance will depend on ticket sales closer to release and audience response after the film reaches cinemas.
About Ramayana
The ensemble cast includes Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva, Kunal Kapoor as Indra, Shobana as Kaikesi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. The film is co-produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first part is scheduled to release on November 5, and the second instalment is slated to arrive in cinemas on Diwali 2027.
Written By Uditi Sharma!