Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated epic, "Ramayana: Part One," starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, has demonstrated significant box office potential well ahead of its November 5 theatrical debut. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has amassed over ₹22 crore in India-wide advance bookings for its opening day.
India's Strong Pre-Release Performance
The domestic advance booking figures, which include blocked seats, reached ₹22.54 crore for Day 1. Excluding blocked seats, the genuine collection stands at ₹18.77 crore, indicating robust audience interest. A total of 4.90 lakh tickets (including blocked seats) have been sold across 12,631 shows, with an opening-day occupancy currently reported at 18 percent. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film a U certificate, confirming its family-friendly content, and its runtime is set at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Key Market Contributions in India
- National Capital Region (NCR): Leading the charge, NCR contributed ₹3.45 crore to Day 1's gross advance, with 47,486 tickets sold across 1,425 shows.
- Bengaluru: Close behind, Bengaluru secured ₹3.27 crore in gross advance, selling 55,893 tickets and achieving a notable 31 percent occupancy.
- Mumbai: The financial capital added ₹2.72 crore to the gross advance from 40,407 tickets across 1,149 shows.
- Other Cities: Hyderabad registered ₹1.40 crore with an even stronger 38 percent occupancy, while Pune contributed ₹1.02 crore. The top 10 cities collectively account for 65 percent of the film's Day 1 advance gross.
Language-Wise Booking Dominance
The Hindi version of "Ramayana" is the primary driver of advance bookings, grossing ₹18.20 crore, which represents 82 percent of the film's total Day 1 advance earnings. Kannada follows as a distant second, contributing ₹2.67 crore (12 percent), while Telugu added ₹1.06 crore (5 percent), and Tamil accounted for ₹17.32 lakh (1 percent) of the pre-sales.
Overseas Advance Booking Surges
Internationally, "Ramayana: Part One" has also seen an impressive response. Trade tracker Films Discourse reports that the film has collected approximately $3.86 million (equivalent to ₹32.5 crore) through overseas advance bookings, with over 2.08 lakh tickets sold as of October 31.
Global Market Breakdown
- North America (US and Canada): This region is the largest contributor, accounting for $2.86 million, or nearly 74 percent of the total international pre-sales.
- UK and Ireland: These markets collectively contributed $416,500.
- Australia and New Zealand: These territories added $346,900 to the overseas tally.
With bookings for Day 1 still open, the final pre-release total is expected to climb further before the film's official release.