Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has recorded a strong response before its theatrical releaseThe film has crossed the Rs 130-crore mark in India through advance bookings, with more than 36 lakh tickets sold.
Published: November 5, 2026, 9:11 AM IST
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The excitement around Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has been building for months, and the film is finally releasing in cinemas on November 5, 2026With Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the role of Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi playing Sita, and Yash playing Ravana, the mythological drama has drawn considerable attention from audiencesIts advance booking figures have now given the makers another reason to be pleased, with the film recording an impressive response across the country before its releaseWith its grand scale, ambitious visual effects and star-studded cast, Ramayana is witnessing tremendous audience interest, setting the stage for what could be one of the biggest cinematic events in Indian cinema.
Ramayana crosses Rs 130 crore mark in pre-sales
Ramayana has reportedly crossed the Rs 130-crore mark in pre-sales, reflecting the massive buzz surrounding the much-awaited epicStarring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, the film is witnessing strong audience interest ahead of its release.
Sacnilk’s final advance-booking report, (as of November 5), puts Ramayana’s total India gross at Rs 130.12 crore with 36.37 lakh tickets soldHowever, the figure drops to Rs 105.12 crore when seats blocked by cinemas are excludedThe film has sold 29.59 lakh tickets on this basis. (These figures cover seven show dates, from November 5 to November 10, 2026)
The opening day has contributed a major share to the totalFor Thursday, November 5, Ramayana recorded advance bookings worth Rs 50.08 crore, including blocked seats, with 14.05 lakh tickets soldWithout blocked seats, the opening-day collection stands at Rs 42.96 crore from 12.14 lakh tickets.
The film has also registered decent numbers for the following daysIts advance booking gross stands at Rs 22.25 crore for Friday (November 6), and Rs 24.77 crore for Saturday (November 7)Sunday (November 8) recorded Rs 16.09 crore, while Monday and Tuesday contributed Rs 13.25 crore and Rs 3.68 crore, respectively, according to Sacnilk’s latest report.
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana gets strong advance response
Ramayana advance sales suggest that audiences are keen to watch the first installment of the two-part cinematic adaptation on the big screenThe film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as RavanaSunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey will be seen playing Lakshman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is being released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and KannadaThe film also has music by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and German composer Hans Zimmer.
The scale of the project has been one of the biggest talking points around the filmWith a reported budget of around Rs 4,000 crore for the two-part saga, expectations are highThe first part has a reported runtime of three hours and 15 minutes.
Ramayana advance booking Day 1
With Rs 50.08 crore in opening-day advance bookings, Ramayana has entered its theatrical run with a strong pre-release figureThe film’s overall advance booking total also reflects demand for shows beyond the opening day, with Saturday recording a higher advance gross than Friday, according to Sacnilk.
However, advance bookings are only one part of the box-office pictureThe film’s actual performance will depend on audience response, reviews, and word of mouth once regular shows beginFor now, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Ramayana has managed to build massive interest ahead of its big-screen debut.
