The upcoming film Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, has generated more than ₹63 crore in worldwide advance ticket sales, according to trade estimates reported on November 1. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026.
The early booking figures have placed the mythological epic among the most closely watched Indian theatrical releases of the year. Its performance across domestic and overseas markets has also raised expectations about its opening weekend.
According to The Week, citing Sacnilk tracking data, worldwide advance bookings have reached approximately ₹63.48 crore. This includes around ₹34.01 crore from India and ₹29.47 crore from overseas markets. These figures are estimates rather than officially audited producer-reported collections.
The film’s advance sales come amid growing interest in large-scale Indian productions designed for audiences across multiple countries.
However, its eventual box-office performance will depend on audience response, reviews, show availability and competition during its theatrical run.
Ramayana advance booking crosses ₹63 crore worldwide
The latest figures indicate that Ramayana: Part 1 has attracted substantial advance demand before its theatrical debut.
Domestic advance bookings have reportedly crossed ₹34 crore, while overseas sales have contributed approximately ₹29.47 crore.The Hindi version accounts for the largest share of domestic bookings.
According to the reported tracking figures, it has generated around ₹28.65 crore. Kannada has contributed approximately ₹3.46 crore, while Telugu bookings stand at around ₹1.66 crore.
Tamil advance sales have remained comparatively small. The distribution across languages highlights the importance of the Hindi-speaking market while also showing the film’s attempt to reach audiences in southern India.
The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Overseas bookings strengthen the film’s opening prospects
International markets have emerged as an important part of the film’s advance-booking performance.
North America is reportedly leading overseas demand, with the United States and Canada contributing approximately $2.58 million in advance sales.
The Week’s November 1 report puts total overseas advance bookings at around $3.5 million.
The United Kingdom has contributed approximately $351,000, while Australia and New Zealand have together generated around $313,000.
Paid preview screenings in North America are scheduled for November 4, a day before the film’s wider theatrical release. Those screenings have reportedly generated more than $1 million in advance sales.
The overseas response matters because Indian films increasingly depend on international markets to expand their theatrical revenues.
Large-scale productions with established stars and recognisable stories can attract audiences beyond the Indian diaspora.
However, advance bookings alone cannot establish whether the film will sustain strong collections after its opening.
Distributor-exhibitor disagreement delayed domestic bookings
The film’s advance-booking journey has not been entirely smooth.A disagreement between the film’s Indian distributor and cinema exhibitors reportedly delayed the opening of several shows, particularly at single-screen theatres and smaller centres.
According to Hindustan Times, the distributor sought a larger share of theatrical revenue, citing the film’s substantial production costs.
The proposed arrangements included a 55% distributor share during the first 11 days or a different revenue-sharing structure across three weeks.
Exhibitors resisted the proposals, arguing that cinemas also carry significant operating expenses and that accepting the terms could establish a precedent for future releases.
The disagreement was reportedly resolved on October 31, allowing more screenings to become available. This helped expand the film’s domestic booking opportunities shortly before release.
The episode highlights a recurring issue in the Indian film industry: disagreements over revenue distribution between producers, distributors and cinema owners.
For a major theatrical release, the number of available screens and the commercial terms governing those screenings can influence early box-office performance.
Can Ramayana deliver a historic box-office opening?
Trade expectations surrounding the film have increased alongside its advance sales.The Week reported that some trade estimates project a worldwide opening day above ₹200 crore if the current momentum continues.
These projections remain speculative and should not be treated as confirmed box-office collections.
The distinction between advance bookings and actual box-office revenue is important.Advance bookings represent tickets sold before screenings take place.
They provide an indication of audience interest, but they do not guarantee positive reviews, repeat viewership or sustained ticket sales.
The film will also face the challenge of meeting expectations created by its scale, casting and association with the Ramayana.
Its eventual performance will depend on how audiences respond to its storytelling, visual presentation, performances and adaptation of the epic.
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