Ramayana: Part One Garners Massive Pre-Release Buzz
Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated mythological epic, Ramayana: Part One, is set for a monumental opening, having already accumulated over ₹72.91 crore in gross advance bookings across India. With its theatrical release scheduled for November 5, 2026, the film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, has sold an impressive 18.56 lakh tickets for 59,822 shows, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
Day-Wise Box Office Projections
The film's opening day, Thursday, November 5, is leading the charge with ₹32.37 crore in gross advance sales. Subsequent days also show strong numbers: Friday, November 6, registered ₹15.15 crore; Saturday, November 7, collected ₹16.8 crore; and Sunday, November 8, added ₹7.87 crore. These figures include blocked seats, with net collections (excluding blocked seats) also robust across the first four days.
Regional Performance and Key Markets
Hindi-speaking markets are dominating the advance booking landscape, contributing ₹57.83 crore, or 82 percent of the total. Kannada and Telugu markets follow with significant contributions of ₹5.87 crore and ₹5.27 crore respectively. Among states, Maharashtra leads with ₹14.02 crore, followed by Delhi (₹10.21 crore), Karnataka (₹9.89 crore), Telangana (₹5.37 crore), and Gujarat (₹5.26 crore), indicating widespread anticipation.
Worldwide Pre-Sales Cross ₹100 Crore Mark
Globally, Ramayana: Part One has surpassed ₹100 crore in gross worldwide advance bookings for its opening weekend. This milestone is driven by India's strong pre-sales exceeding ₹60 crore for the extended opening weekend (November 5-7), coupled with international bookings that have already topped ₹40 crore. Opening day worldwide pre-sales alone have crossed ₹50 crore gross, highlighting the film's global appeal.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features a stellar cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol also takes on a pivotal role as Hanuman. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film a U certificate, with a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, preparing audiences for a grand cinematic experience.
"The advance numbers suggest a strong start for the mythological epic, particularly in Hindi-speaking markets and premium-format screens," notes industry analysis, reinforcing expectations for a major box office performance.
As the countdown to November 5, 2026, continues, the impressive advance booking figures underscore the immense excitement surrounding Ramayana: Part One, positioning it as one of the year's most anticipated releases.