‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, is off to a good start at the domestic box office. The film that opened advance bookings on the festival of Dusshera, is headed for double digits at the box office, with still two weeks to go before its release.Early reports on Sacnilk indicate that the film recorded advance ticket sales worth Rs 8.16 crore for its opening day, November 5, with 13 days remaining before its theatrical release. Of the total, the film has grossed Rs 6.15 crore excluding blocked seats, indicating that Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic is headed for a strong Diwali release.According to the available advance-booking figures, the film has registered sales across 3,944 shows scheduled for Day 1. Although none of the shows have sold out so far, around 95% of the shows still has more than half their seats available.
Delhi emerges as top market
The National Capital Region (NCR) has emerged as the leading city market, contributing Rs 2 crore, or approximately 24% of the opening-day gross. Mumbai follows with Rs 1.48 crore, while Hyderabad has recorded Rs 46.68 lakh. The top 10 cities together account for 75% of the film’s advance-booking gross.
Maharashtra leads state-wise advance bookings
Maharashtra is currently the biggest state contributor, with Rs 2.14 crore, accounting for around 26% of the opening-day gross. Delhi follows with Rs 2 crore, while Karnataka has contributed Rs 58.23 lakh.Hindi screenings dominate the opening-day sales, contributing Rs 7.39 crore, or approximately 91% of the total, across 3,737 shows. The Hindi 3D format has emerged as the biggest contributor among the film’s screening formats, accounting for Rs 4.89 crore, or 60% of the opening-day gross, across 3,385 shows. Premium formats, including IMAX, 4DX, Dolby, ICE and EPIQ, contribute 29% of the gross despite accounting for only 6% of the shows.
High ticket prices
Ticket prices for the film have reached as high as Rs. 3,170 for afternoon and evening shows in Mumbai, Bollywood Hungama reports. This rate is for the recliner seats on November 5, 6 and 7.The prices for IMAX 3D are comparatively lower at Erox Inox IMAX, Churchgate and R City, Ghatkopar. Even for evening and night shows, the tickets are priced under Rs. 1000.The highest ticket rate for Insignia shows is Rs. 2,370 for late-afternoon and night screenings scheduled at INOX Insignia, Worli.
Kannada bookings and show-wise occupancy
Kannada screenings have contributed Rs 55.96 lakh, representing around 7% of the opening-day gross, across 180 shows. Bengaluru accounts for the largest share of the language’s advance sales, with Rs 43.21 lakh, followed by Mysuru at Rs 4.95 lakh and Shivamogga at Rs 4.16 lakh.Show timingsIn terms of show timings, morning screenings are recording the highest occupancy so far, at 18% across 1,250 shows. Afternoon screenings are currently the slowest, with 15% occupancy across 900 shows.
‘Ramayana’ runtime
The Hindi theatrical version of ‘Ramayana’ is reported to have a runtime of three hours and 15 minutes, or 195 minutes. The English version is reportedly expected to be shorter, at approximately two hours and 45 minutes, or 165 minutes. The difference in runtime is reportedly due to the trimming of song and dance sequences to suit the international audiences.
‘Ramayana’ cast and release
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, alongside Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. ‘Ramayana’ is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English, including in IMAX 3D.
