Ramayana: Part 1 closed advance booking at ₹130.12 crore in India and over ₹150 crore worldwide before its 5 November 2026 release, trade tracker Sacnilk’s final count shows. Day 1 advance alone was ₹50.08 crore, from 14.05 lakh tickets. The film went on to open at ₹64.85 crore net in India on Day 1.
The epic mythological adaptation—bankrolled by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside Monster Mind Creations at an unprecedented two-part budget of approximately ₹4,000 crore—represents the largest commercial gamble in the history of Indian cinema, testing audience appetite across five primary linguistic markets.
Detailed Box Office Analysis: For a complete statistical breakdown of collections by day, language, and metro circuits, see our report on how much Ramayana earned before release in advance bookings.
01. Advance Booking Breakdown: Historic Surge Ahead of Day 1
- Opening Day All-India Pre-Sales: Day 1 ticket sales alone reached ₹50.08 crore gross (₹42.96 crore excluding blocked seats), backed by 14.05 lakh confirmed tickets sold across 26,615 daily shows.
- Opening Weekend Cumulative Total: Across its advance booking run in India, total collections reached ₹130.12 crore gross (₹105.12 crore net of blocked reservations) across 1,08,169 shows.
- International Footprint: Worldwide pre-sales, including strong premiere numbers across North America ($5.65M+) and the United Kingdom, have pushed global advance sales beyond the ₹150 crore mark.
- Premium Format Dominance: IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX screenings accounted for over 16% of Day 1 revenue, despite representing less than 3% of total auditorium allocations.
02. State & Linguistic Revenue Distribution (Day 1 Advance Only)
The table below shows Day 1 advance-booking figures only, not the overall totals.
| Market / Metric | Day 1 Gross Collection | Key Contributing Hubs & Trends |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Version | ₹31.90 crore (76% Share) | National Capital Region (NCR) leads nationally with ₹5.07 crore, followed by Mumbai at ₹4.13 crore. |
| Kannada Version | ₹4.31 crore (10% Share) | Driven heavily by Yash’s domestic appeal, with Bengaluru alone generating ₹2.86 crore in Kannada bookings. |
| Telugu Version | ₹3.48 crore (8% Share) | Hyderabad contributed ₹1.55 crore, alongside strong early morning show bookings in Coastal Andhra. |
| Tamil & Malayalam Versions | ₹2.01 crore combined | Chennai generated over ₹60 lakh, supported by positive early buzz around Sai Pallavi’s depiction of Sita. |
03. Cinematic Scale & The ₹4,000 Crore Valuation Gamble
Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Kannada superstar Yash as Ravana (supported by Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana), the visual effects production has relied on international technical collaborations. Double Negative (DNEG) oversaw photorealistic CGI environments, while Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer collaborated with Academy Award-winner A.R. Rahman on the musical score.
The film opened at ₹64.85 crore net in India on Day 1, positioning it as one of the biggest pan-Indian box-office debuts of the decade.
04. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much has Ramayana: Part 1 earned in advance bookings?
The film closed advance booking at ₹130.12 crore in India (₹105.12 crore without blocked seats) before its 5 November release, per Sacnilk’s final count, with global pre-sales over ₹150 crore.
What is the runtime and language release of Ramayana: Part 1?
The film runs for 3 hours and 15 minutes and is being released across 438 cities in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
05. Related NewsY Coverage
Read our how much Ramayana earned before release: full breakdown, the Ramayana Day 6 box office: ₹440.45 crore in 6 days tracker, and Ramayana Day 1 box office: ₹64.85 crore net in India.
06. Sources
- Sacnilk — Ramayana Overall Advance Booking Report (final ₹130.12 Cr), 5 November 2026.
- The Times of India — Ramayana Advance Booking Report: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash Starrer Crosses ₹100 Crore Mark, 4 November 2026.
- Financial Express — Ramayana Advance Booking Crosses Record Highs; Global Tally Tops ₹100 Cr, November 2026.
NewsY Entertainment Note: Advance booking figures and regional collections represent verified industry aggregator reports by Sacnilk and theatrical distribution disclosures. Final figures are finalized after the completion of Day 1 box office reconciliation.
