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Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana is witnessing a steady response in advance ticket sales ahead of its November 5 theatrical release. The
Nitesh Tiwari-directed Hindu mythological epic drama, directed by Namit Malhotra, has grossed Rs 8.27 crore through advance bookings, moving closer to the Rs 10-crore milestone. As of 10 am on Friday, October 23, more than 1.47 lakh tickets had been sold across 3,964 shows. Hindi markets continue to drive demand, while bookings for the Kannada and Telugu versions are also contributing to the film's pre-release momentum.
Ramayana: Advance booking collection
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Ramayana has raked in Rs 8.27 crore in bookings across languages. The pre-sales are mostly in Hindi version, which has earned Rs 7.48 crore till now. The Kannada version has got advance bookings amounting to Rs 57.69 lakh and the Telugu version has got Rs 21.11 lakh, which accounts for about 3% of the reported bookings.
The figures indicate that Hindi-speaking markets are leading the way in advance ticket sales, with regional language versions contributing to the total as the film is still days away from being released in theatres.
Delhi-NCR sees biggest growth
Delhi-NCR has seen the strongest growth among individual markets, with advance bookings up 13% versus the previous day. It has bagged more than Rs 2 crore of pre-sales in the region ahead of other major centers.
Mumbai is next at Rs 1.49 crore. Hyderabad has contributed Rs 47 lakh, Bengaluru Rs 44.97 lakh and Pune Rs 42.6 lakh. The figures reported show that Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat and Telangana are the top five states in terms of region-wise advance bookings.
Night shows drive demand
The trend to book in advance also points to a strong interest in evening showings. Pre-sales for the night shows have come in at Rs 2.77 crore and the morning shows at Rs 2.45 crore. These stats underscore the pre-release demand for different show timings. The final opening day will be contingent upon further bookings, ticket sales closer to release and audience response when the film is out in cinemas.
Ramayana: Cast and crew
Ramayana is helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also features Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil and Rakul Preet Singh.
The film is based on the Hindu epic, and the makers want to see the story on a big cinematic scale. The project has received attention for its cast, visual effects, and ambitious production. Ramayana is being turned into a two-part film project, and the second part is expected to be released in cinemas in 2027.
