Advance Ticket Sales Surge for 'Ramayana: Part 1' Ahead of Release
Excitement Builds for 'Ramayana: Part 1'
With the release of 'Ramayana: Part 1' just days away, featuring stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, advance ticket sales are witnessing a remarkable increase. In India, the film is approaching ₹50 crore in advance ticket revenue, having already amassed ₹45.96 crore from bookings across all days.
This total includes earnings from reserved seats; without these, the amount is ₹36.85 crore. Data from a trade tracker indicates that the film is receiving a favorable response from viewers.
Ticket Sales and Show Details
How many tickets have been sold for 'Ramayana'?
As of 6:00 AM on November 2, a total of 11.01 lakh tickets have been sold. The film is set to screen in 35,697 shows across 1,708 theaters in 527 cities nationwide. The current occupancy rate, including reserved seats, stands at 14 percent, with 75 shows already sold out, 13 of which are completely booked.
Advance Bookings Peak on Opening Day
The opening day, November 5, is expected to account for the majority of advance ticket sales. For this day alone, the film has recorded ₹25.39 crore in advance sales (including reserved seats), while the figure drops to ₹21.30 crore when excluding them. This means that the opening day represents over half of the total advance bookings to date.
Regional Booking Insights
Delhi-NCR Leads in Bookings
Among all regions, Delhi-NCR has emerged as the top market for the film, contributing ₹6.78 crore in ticket sales. Mumbai follows closely with ₹6.08 crore, while Bengaluru ranks third with ₹5.79 crore. Other cities like Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata have reported bookings of ₹2.81 crore, ₹2.17 crore, and ₹1.68 crore, respectively.
In terms of state contributions, Maharashtra leads with ₹9.42 crore, followed by Karnataka and Delhi with ₹7.15 crore and ₹6.78 crore, respectively. Gujarat and Telangana have contributed ₹3.61 crore and ₹2.93 crore, respectively. The top ten states account for about 85 percent of the film's total bookings.
Language Preferences and Format Popularity
Highest Demand for Hindi Version
The Hindi version of the film is leading in advance bookings, totaling ₹38.70 crore, which is approximately 84 percent of the overall sales. The Kannada version has garnered ₹4.41 crore, while the Telugu version has reached ₹2.35 crore. The Tamil version has seen bookings of ₹41.66 lakh, and the Malayalam version has reached ₹8.01 lakh.
Strong Interest in 3D and IMAX Formats
Premium formats are also significantly contributing to ticket sales. Hindi 3D screenings have generated ₹21.57 crore, while Hindi 2D screenings have brought in ₹8.75 crore. Additionally, advance bookings for the Hindi IMAX 3D version have reached ₹6.34 crore. Premium formats, including IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, ICE Theaters, and EPIC, have collectively accounted for ₹8.83 crore in bookings, despite representing only 2 percent of the total shows available. The Hindi 3D version alone constitutes 47 percent of the total advance bookings.
International Response
Positive Overseas Reception
Internationally, the film is also performing well in advance bookings. As of October 31, it had secured around $3.5 million (approximately ₹33.23 crore) in bookings across various international markets. North America alone contributed over $1 million to this total, with a significant number of tickets sold for the film's premiere shows in that region.