Ramayana advance booking status: Ranbir Kapoor's epic sells over 225K tickets, earns Rs 20 cr from sales

New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's 2-part magnum opus Ramayana is slated to hit the screens on November 5 this year. Hailed as the most-awaited release of 2026, this saga promises to bring forth the epic tale of Lord Rama, played by Ranbir Kapoor, Goddess Sita portrayed by Sai Pallavi, Lakshmana by Ravie Dubey and Lord Hanuman by Sunny Deol, among many others. Let's take a look at the advance booking status:

Ramayana advance booking status

According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, the Nitesh Tiwari-directed film has sold around 225K tickets across the tracked international markets and India, generating approximately 20.50 crore in advance gross. Ramayana has grossed $400K on release day from overseas territories. The achievement comes eleven days before its theatrical release, indicating substantial early interest in the mythological epic.

Booking Window                                Advance Gross

North America Previews (Nov 4)             $550+K
India (Nov 5)                                            $1.20+M
Overseas (Nov 5)                                    $400+K
Total Opening Day (Excl. previews)        $1.60+M
Worldwide Combined Total                     $2.15+M (₹20.50 Cr)

Ramayana's Hindi version has already sold tickets for over 4200 shows across India for day 1.

About Ramayana

Ramayana is one of the biggest films of Indian cinema, bringing one of the greatest epics to life with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey in the lead roles. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana Part 1 is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027.

Ramayana Part 1 brings an enduring epic story which goes back in time - the Trinity Gods rule the three worlds: Brahma - god who creates; Vishnu - god who protects; and Shiva - god who transforms. As the realms of heaven and earth edge toward chaos, the Trinity god Vishnu descends to earth in an avatar to restore balance.  

The estimated budget of Ramayana is around Rs 4,000–4,800 crore ($420-500M).

Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, DNEG, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Distributed globally by Sony Pictures (outside India) and Dharma Productions in the Hindi market.

Adapted by award-winning screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, Ramayana features the biggest East- West collaboration yet, with music by Oscar-winning legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.