The highly anticipated film 'Ramayana' has made history on the online ticketing platform BookMyShow, achieving the highest-ever hourly ticket bookings for an Indian movie. The mythological epic reportedly sold more than 140,000 tickets in a single hour, establishing a new industry benchmark.
This remarkable feat, which occurred during the extended Diwali holiday period, saw 'Ramayana' surpass previous hourly booking records. It outpaced 'Dhurandhar 2', which held a benchmark of 109,170 tickets, and 'Pushpa 2', which recorded 107,650 tickets in an hour. The figures represent peak hourly sales for each film, not total ticket collections.
Diwali Boosts Ticket Sales
Released in cinemas on November 5, 'Ramayana' has generated significant audience interest, with the festive season further boosting its momentum. Cinema attendance typically sees a surge during Diwali as families and moviegoers head to theatres, a factor that appears to have contributed significantly to the film's booking success.
Trade reports highlighted a sharp increase in hourly bookings on Monday morning, with approximately 91,500 tickets sold between 9 AM and 10 AM, compared to 54,760 during the same hour on Sunday. This surge was instrumental in propelling the film past earlier records and cementing its new BookMyShow benchmark.
Cast and Production Details
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, 'Ramayana: Part One' features a star-studded cast. Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi takes on the role of Sita, and Yash appears as Ravana. The film also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
Bringing the revered Indian epic to the big screen with a grand cinematic scale, the film's cast and its mythology-driven storyline have captivated audiences, contributing to its strong performance at the box office and on booking platforms.