11 Lakh Tickets, Rs 46 Crore: Ramayana Pre-Sales Near Rs 50 Crore Amid Mixed Reviews
Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, is witnessing a strong response at the Indian box office ahead of its theatrical release. The highly anticipated mythological epic has nearly reached the Rs 50 crore mark in domestic advance bookings, with more than 11 lakh tickets sold.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film recorded Rs 45.96 crore in advance booking gross across all dates currently on sale as of November 2, 2026, at 6 AM. Excluding blocked seats, the advance booking collection stands at Rs 36.85 crore.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026. With only three days remaining before its theatrical debut, the film’s pre-sales are continuing to gain momentum.
Ramayana Advance Booking Crosses 11 Lakh Tickets
Ramayana: Part 1 has recorded impressive advance booking numbers across India. The film has sold approximately 11.01 lakh tickets across 35,697 shows in 1,708 cinemas spread across 527 cities.
The advance booking occupancy currently stands at around 14 per cent, including blocked seats. A total of 75 shows have reported housefull status, with 13 shows completely sold out.
The strong ticket sales indicate considerable audience interest in the film, particularly as its release date approaches.
Opening Day Advance Booking Drives the Collection
The opening day is contributing the largest share of Ramayana’s domestic pre-sales.
For November 5, the film has recorded advance bookings worth Rs 25.39 crore, including blocked seats. After excluding blocked seats, the collection stands at Rs 21.30 crore.
The opening-day pre-sales account for more than half of the film’s total domestic advance booking gross. The strong demand could help the film achieve a significant opening at the Indian box office.
Delhi-NCR Leads City-Wise Advance Bookings
Delhi-NCR has emerged as the biggest city market for Ramayana: Part 1, recording advance bookings worth Rs 6.78 crore.
Mumbai follows with Rs 6.08 crore, while Bengaluru has contributed Rs 5.79 crore. Hyderabad has recorded Rs 2.81 crore, followed by Pune at Rs 2.17 crore and Kolkata at Rs 1.68 crore.
At the state level, Maharashtra leads the advance booking chart with Rs 9.42 crore. Karnataka follows with Rs 7.15 crore, while Delhi has contributed Rs 6.78 crore.
Gujarat has recorded Rs 3.61 crore, and Telangana has contributed Rs 2.93 crore.
Hindi Version Dominates Ramayana Pre-Sales
The Hindi version is leading the language-wise advance booking chart, accounting for approximately 84 per cent of the film’s domestic pre-sales.
The language-wise advance booking figures are:
- Hindi: Rs 38.70 crore
- Kannada: Rs 4.41 crore
- Telugu: Rs 2.35 crore
- Tamil: Rs 41.66 lakh
- Malayalam: Rs 8.01 lakh
The strong performance of the Hindi version reflects the significant interest among audiences in the Hindi-speaking markets.
Premium Formats Boost Advance Booking
Premium screenings are also contributing significantly to Ramayana’s advance booking collection.
Hindi 3D screenings have generated approximately Rs 21.57 crore in advance bookings, while Hindi 2D screenings have recorded Rs 8.75 crore.
Hindi IMAX 3D bookings stand at Rs 6.34 crore. Premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, ICE and EPIQ have collectively contributed to the film’s strong pre-release business.
The film’s large-scale visuals and mythological setting appear to be encouraging audiences to choose premium theatrical formats.
Ramayana Receives Mixed Reviews After Los Angeles Premiere
Despite its strong advance booking performance, Ramayana: Part 1 has received mixed reactions from international audiences following its premiere at the Academy Museum’s David Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles on October 27.
Several early viewers praised the film’s ambitious scale, visual effects and performances. Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash’s performance as Ravana received positive attention from some viewers.
However, certain aspects of the film also faced criticism. Some reviewers expressed concerns about the storytelling, pacing and music. The lengthy action sequences and slower second half were also among the points discussed in early reviews.
International publications offered varied assessments. Screen Rant appreciated the film’s technical ambition, while IGN criticised its execution and gave it a rating of 4 out of 10. IndieWire awarded the film a B grade.
The mixed reviews have not significantly slowed the film’s domestic advance booking momentum so far.
Ramayana: Part 1 Cast and Production Details
The film features a star-studded cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Other major cast members include:
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Arun Govil
- Lara Dutta
- Indira Krishnan
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Kajal Aggarwal
- Vivek Oberoi
- Shobana
Nitesh Tiwari has directed the film, which is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.
The screenplay has been written by Shridhar Raghavan and Nitesh Tiwari. The film’s music has been composed by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The ambitious mythological adaptation is planned as a two-part cinematic franchise, with the first installment scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
Can Ramayana Cross Rs 50 Crore in Advance Booking?
With domestic advance bookings nearing Rs 50 crore and more than 11 lakh tickets sold, Ramayana: Part 1 is approaching a major pre-release milestone.
The film’s opening-day advance sales, strong Hindi market performance and premium-format demand are providing positive signals ahead of its theatrical debut.
However, the final box office outcome will depend on audience reactions after release, occupancy levels and word-of-mouth publicity.
The film is expected to attract considerable attention during its opening weekend. Whether it can convert its impressive pre-sales into a major box office success will become clearer after its November 5 release.
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Ramayana: Part 1 is one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026, and its advance booking performance has already generated significant excitement among moviegoers.
