Advance Bookings for 'Ramayana: Part 1' Break Records Ahead of Release
Massive Anticipation for 'Ramayana: Part 1'
The upcoming film 'Ramayana: Part 1', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is generating immense excitement among audiences, marking it as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, this epic saga is set to hit theaters worldwide on November 5, 2026. Remarkably, just 15 days before its release, the surge in advance ticket bookings has astonished box office analysts and trade experts alike.
Record-Breaking Advance Bookings in First 24 Hours
On October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, the advance booking counters for 'Ramayana' opened across the nation, leading to a frenzy among ticket buyers. According to official tracking data, the film grossed over ₹5 crores at the domestic box office within the first 24 hours.
Key Statistics on Advance Bookings:
- Massive Ticket Sales: Over 86,000 tickets were sold across more than 3,500 shows on the first day.
- Dominance of Hindi 3D: The Hindi 3D version accounted for 95% of total sales.
- Top Regions: The Delhi-NCR region led with a collection of ₹1.45 crores, followed by Mumbai with ₹1.04 crores.
- High Demand for Premium Screens: Premium formats like IMAX 3D, 4DX, and Dolby Atmos contributed approximately 28% to total sales, with recliner seats in select Mumbai theaters selling out quickly at prices ranging from ₹2,350 to ₹2,770.
International Response to 'Ramayana'
Beyond the Indian market, the film has also received a fantastic response at the international box office, particularly in North America, the UK, and Australia. Within hours of opening overseas ticket sales, the film surpassed $1.3 million (approximately ₹12.3 crores) in collections, with strong demand for early preview shows on November 4 in the US and Canada.
Will It Break Opening Day Records?
Trade analysts predict that if the pace of advance bookings continues, 'Ramayana: Part 1' could achieve a remarkable ₹150 crores net collection in India and a gross of ₹250 crores worldwide on its opening day. Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the film features music composed by the renowned Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and the legendary A.R. Rahman.