Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One has made a strong start in advance booking. The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer is moving quickly at India’s national cinema chains, with the release date of November 5 still ten days away. Early figures from trade trackers point to one of the bigger pre-sale launches for a Hindi film this year.
Ramayana Part One Pre-Sales: What We Know So Far
Trade tracking suggests the film will end the day with over 1.75 lakh tickets sold at the two national chains for the Hindi version, including around 90,000 for opening day. Adding Kannada and Telugu sales takes the national chain figure to nearly 2 lakh.
The momentum built quickly. By 1 PM on Friday, October 23, the film had crossed 50,000 tickets at the national chains, with about 46,000 at PVR Inox and 8,000 at Cinepolis. A later tally put the total at 1,07,562 tickets, of which PVR Inox accounted for 96,645 and Cinepolis for 10,917.
Key Numbers at a Glance
Different trackers report different metrics, so the figures are not directly interchangeable.
- Hindi weekend advances: Pinkvilla’s trade tracking puts these at over Rs 10 crore nett, with sales also open at other chains and some South Indian single screens for dubbed versions.
- India opening day (Thursday, November 5): Sacnilk reports Rs 11.89 crore in gross advance sales, or Rs 9.67 crore excluding block seats.
- Worldwide: India.com, citing reported figures, says the film has earned around Rs 20.50 crore in advance gross from about 2.25 lakh tickets across India and tracked international markets. The Hollywood Reporter India says worldwide advances, including paid previews, have crossed $2 million.
- North America: Sacnilk data cited by one outlet shows $550,000 from paid previews and $400,000 for release day tickets from overseas territories.
Note that nett, gross and worldwide numbers measure different things. Readers should treat all of them as tracker estimates, not audited collections.
How the Pre-Sale Compares With Other Big Releases
Indian films rarely open bookings this early, and that makes comparisons difficult. Pinkvilla’s tracking says the closest comparable is Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which sold 135,000 tickets in its first two days of sales at the same stage before release. The publication itself calls it an imperfect comparison.
Trade analysts also stress that the final stretch matters most. Sales from the Monday before release through the day before can change the picture entirely. Ramayana has a healthy head start, but its real test comes in the last week, when other films will offer direct comparisons.
Opening Day Expectations
Tracking outlets are cautiously optimistic. Pinkvilla Predicts currently expects a Hindi opening of Rs 68 to 78 crore nett, with a pinpoint estimate of Rs 75 crore nett. Bollywood Hungama notes that the pre-Diwali release timing could keep the film from reaching 5 lakh tickets at national chains, and that 3.5 lakh opening day tickets would be a good result.
These are projections and can move up or down as release day approaches.
Background: A Two-Part Epic Built on a Large Scale
Ramayana: Part 1 is a Hindi-language epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari, based on Valmiki’s Ramayana, and is the first of two parts. It is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, with music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana, with Lara Dutta, Sunny Deol and Indira Krishna also in the cast. Kapoor has also confirmed he will play Parshurama in the film.
Tiwari directed Dangal, the highest Indian grosser of all time, while Yash is best known for the K.G.F. franchise. That pairing of a proven director and a pan-India star is a major reason for the early ticket interest.
What the Makers and Team Have Said
The makers announced the November 5 worldwide release in cinemas across all premium formats, and said advance booking would open on Vijaya Dashami. The film will release across India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, including IMAX.
On casting, Tiwari told NDTV that no one was better suited than Ranbir Kapoor to carry the expectations around the role.
Why These Numbers Matter
A pre-sale this size ten days out signals real audience interest in a mythological film with a large budget and technical ambitions. It also helps exhibitors plan screens and shows, particularly for premium formats.
For the industry, the film is a test of whether a two-part Indian epic can open strongly across languages. Part Two is slated for Diwali 2027, so Part One’s performance will shape expectations for the sequel.
What Happens Next
Watch for the following developments over the coming days:
- Full advance sales opening at remaining chains, single screens and South Indian markets
- The final stretch of bookings from Monday, November 2 through November 4
- Updated opening day projections from trade trackers
- The film’s world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 27, according to Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ramayana: Part One release?
The makers have announced a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, in cinemas across all premium formats.
How many tickets has Ramayana sold in advance?
Trade tracking reports nearly 2 lakh tickets at India’s national chains, including Hindi, Kannada and Telugu versions. Combined India and tracked international sales are reported at about 2.25 lakh.
Who stars in Ramayana: Part One?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Yash plays Ravana. The cast also includes Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta and Arun Govil.
Which languages will the film release in?
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
When will Part Two arrive?
It is scheduled for Diwali 2027.
Are these figures final?
No. They are trade estimates and may change as sales continue.
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