Anticipation surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana is translating into massive early box office numbers, with the film crossing the ₹5.35 crore milestone in advance bookings ahead of its November theatrical release.
The Star-Studded Epic
Slated as a grand two-part cinematic event, Ramayana features an ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. With Part 1 locked for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, advance ticket sales have opened to roaring demand across major metropolitan markets.
Advance Booking & Language Breakdown
According to data from trade tracker Sacnilk, initial pre-sales have surged past expectations:
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Gross Collection: ₹5.35 Crore
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Tickets Sold: 91,125 tickets
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Total Shows Listed: 3,542 shows
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Initial Occupancy: ~12%
The Hindi version dominates early bookings, accounting for roughly 95% of total sales at ₹5.07 crore. Among regional dubbed formats, Kannada leads with ₹27.11 lakh, followed by Telugu collections.
City-Wise Pre-Sales Performance
Major urban hubs are driving the advance booking trend, led by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai:
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Delhi-NCR: ₹1.50 Crore (19,607 tickets)
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Mumbai: ₹1.08 Crore (15,671 tickets)
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Pune: ₹29.65 Lakh (4,474 tickets)
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Ahmedabad: ₹28.32 Lakh (3,383 tickets)
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Kolkata: ₹23.65 Lakh (4,393 tickets)
Record Ticket Pricing for IMAX 3D
The high demand for premium formats has pushed ticket prices to new highs. In Mumbai, prime IMAX 3D recliner seats at venues like PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium (Lower Parel) have been priced at ₹2,770 for evening screenings on November 5 and 6.
Exhibitors are also capitalizing on the hype by scheduling early morning shows starting at 6:45 AM at Wadala’s Miraj Cinemas, alongside late-night screenings extending up to 11:45 PM at Maison INOX, Jio World Plaza.
