Film 'Ramayana' starring Ranbir Kapoor expected to gross 160 crore rupees on opening day, breaking records

The film 'Ramayana', directed by Nitish Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, is generating significant global interest. Following its grand screening in Los Angeles, there has been a sharp increase in advance ticket sales in the international film market.

This project is considered very large-scale, making its strong position in the international market extremely important. The positive reaction received at the Los Angeles premiere has given the film's earnings in America the momentum that the creators had long anticipated.

Thanks to the initial response after the Los Angeles premiere, the pace of the film's promotion in foreign markets has doubled. According to Sacnilk, in just 24 hours, advance ticket sales in America increased from $631,000 to $800,000 (equivalent to approximately 6.6 crore rupees). This demonstrates a 27 percent growth, bringing in an additional $169,000 in just one day. This figure represents the largest single-day jump recorded since the start of advance sales in North America.

As a result of this new surge, 'Ramayana' is rapidly approaching the $1 million mark, which was previously reached by the film 'Animal' with Ranbir Kapoor during advance sales in North America. Although the film still has a way to reach this record, the response received immediately before its theatrical release is becoming a turning point for the picture.

At the premiere red carpet, held on October 27th in Los Angeles, were present the film's main actors and many celebrities. Initial reviews following the screening were highly positive. Audiences and critics praised the lavish sets, visual effects, and the actors' performances. Special attention is drawn to the character of Ravana, played by South Indian superstar Yash, whose presence on screen is very popular.

There are only six days left until the film's release in India, and advance sales rates across the country remain high. According to available data, 334 thousand tickets for 'Ramayana' have already been sold in India (of which 275 thousand exclude reserved seats). This has allowed the film to earn 17.13 crore rupees before the official release (14.28 crore rupees excluding reserved seats). Furthermore, 5.69 lakh tickets were booked after the application deadline at 6:00 AM. The highest demand for the film is observed in the Hindi region, but tickets for the Telugu and Kannada versions are also selling actively.

Nitish Tiwari's film is a two-part cinematic series based on the Indian mythological epic. In the first part, Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. Additionally, Sunny Deol appears as Bajangbali Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana. The production of this grand film is handled by Namit Malhotra, who received technical support from Prime Focus and the Oscar-winning company DNEG. The film's musical score was created by two global giants—A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, who jointly prepared the soundtrack and music for the picture.

Tickets for the film 'Ramayana: Rise of the Legend' by Namita Malhotra are now available in various price categories in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and Bangalore. In Mumbai, the price for premium reclining seats reached 3170 rupees.

According to the trade site Sacnilk, pre-sales for this film, which will be released in theaters across India on November 5, 2026, have already exceeded 70 million rupees. The total budget for this grand mythological picture, including both episodes and promotion, is 4000 crore rupees.

There is significant excitement leading up to the film's release. Ticket costs vary depending on the city, cinema, format, and showtime. Generally, tickets for morning screenings are cheaper than those for premium formats and seats.

Viewers have noted a gradual increase in ticket prices. Some users on social media mentioned that tickets, which previously cost around 800 rupees, increased to 1200 rupees within three or four hours. Many fans have expressed concern over the high prices, as well as the increase in 'convenience fees' charged by ticketing apps like BookMyShow, increasing the financial burden on viewers.

In Delhi, at PVR ECX Chandiyapuri, the cost of a 9 AM 3D screening ticket (excluding GST) ranges from 338.98 to 406.78 rupees. For the 11:45 PM screening (without GST), prices range from 474.58 to 559.32 rupees. IMAX tickets range from 600 to 2400 rupees, depending on the showtime and seats.

In Mumbai, at the Eros INOX IMAX theater in Churchgate, an IMAX 3D screening is available. According to BookMyShow, tickets for the 7:30 AM screening range from 530 to 680 rupees, while premium reclining seats cost up to 3170 rupees. In Bangalore, the film is shown in several theaters, including AMB Cinemas Kapali, in Kannada and Telugu languages. The first showing is scheduled for 9:15 AM, and premium tickets are available there. Ticket prices for 2D and 3D formats range from 450 to 950 rupees. Showtimes in Hindi (the original shooting language) and IMAX have not yet been published.

According to Sacnilk, at the time of this report, 'Ramayana: Rise of the Legend' has earned 7.10 crore rupees in pre-sales across India, of which 5.17 crore rupees comes from tickets, excluding reserved seats. 7.10 crore rupees were earned on the first day (Thursday, November 5).

This film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, features a star cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Palvi, Ravi Dubey, Sani Deol, Yash, Anupam Kher, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, and Vivek Oberoi. 'Ramayana: Rise of the Legend' will be released in India and international markets on November 5, 2026. Sony Pictures is responsible for the international release. The film will be available in various theatrical formats, including IMAX.

The film 'Ramayana Part 1', featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, and pre-ticket sales have begun. Typically, advance ticket sales for films start shortly before the release date, but in the case of 'Ramayana', it began 16 days before the premiere.

As sales commenced, ticket prices appeared. In Mumbai, the most expensive ticket for 'Ramayana' is available at the Maison INOX cinema: Jio World Plaza, BKC. A ticket for the 7:10 PM showing in 'Ramayana' format (Hindi 3D - Insignia) costs 2620 rupees, with the total cost including service charges amounting to 2690 rupees.

Some cinemas have not yet started pre-sales, so it remains unknown whether this will be the most expensive ticket or if a more costly option will appear.

For 'Ramayana Part 1', screenings are planned starting at 6 AM and ending at midnight. In Mumbai, the first show is scheduled for 6 AM at Miraj Cinemas in Goregaon. Additionally, many cinemas have included showings at 11:59 PM in their schedules. Usually, such late shows are added after the film starts receiving positive reviews, but since 'Ramayana' is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, they were added in advance.

According to reports, paid preview screenings of 'Ramayana' will take place on November 4, 2026, although official pre-sales begin on November 5.

In addition to Ranbir, Sai, and Yash, the film also features Ravi Dubey, Sani Deol, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Sonali Jha, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, Kunal Kapoor, Atinat M. Kotare, and other actors. Expectations for 'Ramayana' are very high, and it remains to be seen what kind of film it will turn out to be.