Ramayana Advance Booking Report: ₹5.44 Crore Gross on Day One, IMAX Demand Draws Attention
Ranbir Kapoor much-anticipated Ramayana has recorded an encouraging start to its advance booking campaign, generating ₹5.44 crore in reported gross pre-sales for its opening day. The film’s early ticket sales have attracted attention because of strong demand for premium formats, particularly IMAX 3D screenings.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
According to box-office tracking data published by Sacnilk, the film had sold approximately 92,755 tickets across 3,533 shows in 106 cities in the reported update. The gross booking figure includes seats blocked by cinemas, while the total falls to ₹3.61 crore when those blocked seats are excluded.
Ramayana Day One Advance Booking Collection
The film’s initial advance booking figures indicate considerable interest ahead of its theatrical release. However, the numbers represent advance ticket sales rather than money earned through completed theatrical screenings.
The reported figures are:
- Opening-day advance booking gross: ₹5.44 crore
- Gross excluding blocked seats: ₹3.61 crore
- Tickets sold: Approximately 92,755, including blocked-seat bookings
- Shows tracked: 3,533
- Cities covered: 106
- Scheduled theatrical release: November 5, 2026
These figures reflect a particular tracking update and may change as more cinemas open bookings and audiences purchase additional tickets.
IMAX 3D Becomes a Major Attraction
One of the most notable aspects of Ramayana’s advance booking performance is the contribution from premium theatrical formats. IMAX 3D screenings have generated significant revenue despite accounting for a relatively small share of the total number of shows.
Hindi IMAX 3D screenings reportedly generated around ₹1.35 crore in gross advance bookings from 116 shows, with approximately 12,573 tickets recorded. The average ticket price for these screenings was around ₹1,042.
By comparison, Hindi 3D screenings generated approximately ₹3.53 crore from 3,129 shows. Premium formats, including IMAX, 4DX, Dolby and other specialised screens, accounted for roughly 30% of the reported advance-booking gross while representing about 6% of available shows.
The figures suggest that some audiences are willing to pay higher prices for a large-format cinematic experience. Nevertheless, premium ticket prices also mean that gross revenue alone does not reveal the full picture of audience demand.
Delhi-NCR and Mumbai Lead Advance Sales
The National Capital Region emerged as one of the strongest markets for the film, recording approximately ₹1.52 crore in advance-booking gross. Mumbai followed with around ₹1.10 crore, reflecting interest in the film across two major theatrical markets.
Other cities contributing to the early sales included Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Lucknow.
Maharashtra recorded approximately ₹1.59 crore in state-wise advance bookings, while Delhi contributed around ₹1.52 crore. These early figures highlight the importance of major metropolitan markets during the opening phase of ticket sales.
How Does Ramayana Compare With Dhurandhar 2?
The headline comparison with Dhurandhar 2 has also generated interest among box-office followers. However, comparisons between films must account for the timing of advance bookings, the number of shows available, ticket prices and the reporting period.
Ramayana is still in its early booking phase, with additional shows and seats potentially becoming available before release. Its opening-day pre-sales therefore cannot yet establish how the film will ultimately perform against other major releases.
For now, the strongest takeaway is the contribution of IMAX 3D and other premium formats to the film’s early gross revenue.
Star Cast and Story
Ramayana brings together a large ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey portrays Lakshman. The cast also includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi and other prominent performers.
The first instalment focuses on the early part of the epic story, following Rama’s journey and the events that shape the larger conflict between Rama and Ravana.
The filmmakers are positioning the project as a large-scale cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic, with visual effects and premium theatrical presentation forming important parts of its appeal.
What Happens Next?
With the release scheduled for November 5, the advance booking figures will continue to evolve over the coming days. Weekend booking trends, additional show listings, premium-format occupancy and regional demand will provide a clearer indication of the film’s opening prospects.
While ₹5.44 crore in reported opening-day advance-booking gross is a notable early figure, it is too soon to draw conclusions about the film’s final box-office performance. Actual collections will depend on ticket sales closer to release, audience reception and the film’s performance after it reaches cinemas.
Conclusion
Ramayana has generated early box-office interest with ₹5.44 crore in reported opening-day advance-booking gross. The contribution from IMAX 3D screenings stands out, while Delhi-NCR and Mumbai remain important markets for its initial ticket sales.
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As the release date approaches, the next round of booking updates will help establish whether the film can sustain its early momentum and translate advance interest into strong theatrical attendance.
