The excitement surrounding Ramayana: Part 1 – Rise of Legend is building as its theatrical release approaches. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey, the film is witnessing strong advance booking trends, signalling the potential for a massive opening at the worldwide box office.
With just three days remaining before release, ticket sales are gaining momentum across India, particularly in the Hindi-speaking markets. Strong interest in the film, premium ticket pricing and substantial demand at major multiplex chains are contributing to its impressive advance booking figures.
Sunny Deol will reportedly appear as Hanuman in a cameo in Part 1, with a much larger role expected in Part 2, which is planned for a possible 2028 release.
The film has also received premium Mega Blockbuster Slab ticket pricing in the Hindi North belt from November 5 to November 15. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurgaon are among the markets recording some of the highest ticket prices.
Ramayana: Part 1 First Day Advance Booking Report
According to the latest advance booking figures, Ramayana: Part 1 has recorded approximately ₹27 crore net across all languages for its opening day, equivalent to around ₹32 crore gross.
The Hindi version alone has contributed approximately ₹21 crore net (₹25 crore gross), highlighting the film’s strong performance in its primary domestic market.
The opening weekend advance booking has also gained momentum, reaching approximately ₹45 crore net across all languages.
Here is a breakdown of the reported booking progress:
Tuesday Morning Update
Ramayana: Part 1 – Rise of Legend has collected approximately ₹27 crore net across all languages in advance bookings for Day 1 as of Tuesday morning.
The opening weekend advance booking has reached approximately ₹47 crore net.
Monday Night Update
By Monday night, the film’s first-day advance booking had reached approximately ₹24 crore net across all languages.
Monday Morning Update
The film had sold approximately 2 lakh tickets across national multiplex chains, including PVR, INOX and Cinepolis, by Monday morning.
The first-day advance booking stood at approximately ₹20 crore net across all languages.
The opening weekend advance booking had reached ₹36 crore net, with the following contributions:
- Day 1: Included in the overall advance booking figure.
- Day 2 advance: ₹10.5 crore net.
- Day 3 advance: ₹5.5 crore net.
These figures indicate a steady rise in advance sales as the release date approaches.
Ramayana: Part 1 Worldwide Advance Booking
The film is also generating interest in overseas markets.
According to the reported advance booking figures, Ramayana: Part 1 has recorded:
- Overseas advance booking: ₹23 crore gross
- Worldwide Day 1 advance booking: ₹55 crore gross
The overseas contribution is expected to play an important role in determining the film’s overall opening performance.
Top Advance Booking Collections at the Post-Pandemic Hindi Box Office
Ramayana: Part 1 is entering a competitive box office landscape where several major Bollywood and pan-Indian releases have delivered impressive advance booking numbers.
Below is a comparison of reported advance booking collections for prominent films. The figures include opening-day and opening-weekend collections, depending on the available data.
| Rank | Movie | Advance Booking Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2 | ₹65 crore net (18 lakh tickets sold; highest ticket prices) |
| 2 | Jawan | ₹50 crore weekend; ₹30 crore opening day |
| 3 | KGF 2 | ₹43.5 crore weekend |
| 4 | Pathaan | ₹42.5 crore weekend; ₹27.12 crore opening day |
| 5 | Animal | ₹40 crore weekend; ₹24 crore opening day |
| 6 | Gadar 2 | ₹29.9 crore weekend; ₹14.95 crore opening day |
| 7 | Drishyam 3: The Conclusion | ₹26 crore opening day; ₹44 crore weekend |
| 8 | Dunki | ₹25 crore weekend; ₹14 crore opening day |
| 9 | Toxic | ₹25 crore Hindi opening day |
| 10 | Brahmastra | ₹24.7 crore weekend; ₹12 crore opening day |
| 11 | Tiger 3 | ₹18.85 crore net Day 1; ₹25.55 crore Day 1 and Day 2 |
| 12 | Stree 2 | ₹14.6 crore |
| 13 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | ₹14.5 crore |
| 14 | Singham Again | ₹14 crore |
| 15 | Adipurush | ₹12.9 crore opening day |
| 16 | Chhaava | ₹12.25 crore opening day |
| 17 | Sikandar | ₹10.5 crore opening day |
| 18 | Border 2 | ₹10.1 crore opening day; ₹18 crore weekend |
| 19 | War 2 | ₹9.75 crore Hindi |
| 20 | 83 | ₹8.5 crore |
| 21 | RRR | ₹8.25 crore |
| 22 | Fighter | ₹8 crore opening day; ₹18 crore weekend |
| 23 | Saiyaara | ₹7.6 crore |
| 24 | Dhurandhar | ₹7.5 crore |
| 25 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | ₹6.9 crore |
| 26 | Housefull 5 | ₹6 crore |
| 27 | Drishyam 2 | ₹5.75 crore |
| 28 | Raid 2 | ₹5.5 crore |
| 29 | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | ₹5.1 crore |
| 30 | Laal Singh Chaddha | ₹4 crore |
| 31 | Shaitaan | ₹4 crore |
| 32 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | ₹4 crore |
| 33 | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani | ₹3.94 crore |
| 34 | Vikram Vedha | ₹3.8 crore |
| 35 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | ₹3.65 crore |
| 36 | Mr and Mrs Mahi | ₹3.2 crore |
| 37 | JugJugg Jeeyo | ₹3 crore |
| 38 | Baby John | ₹2.95 crore |
| 39 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | ₹2.8 crore |
| 40 | Shamshera | ₹2.7 crore |
| 41 | Jaat | ₹2.3 crore |
| 42 | Raksha Bandhan | ₹2.3 crore |
| 43 | Samrat Prithviraj | ₹2 crore |
| 44 | Ram Setu | ₹2 crore |
| 45 | Bholaa | ₹1.95 crore |
| 46 | Kesari 2 | ₹1.85 crore |
| 47 | Article 370 | ₹1.84 crore |
| 48 | Bhediya | ₹1.8 crore |
| 49 | Shehzada | ₹1.8 crore |
| 50 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | ₹1.65 crore |
| 51 | Fukrey 3 | ₹1.65 crore |
| 52 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | ₹1.6 crore |
| 53 | Chandu Champion | ₹1.5 crore |
| 54 | Thank God | ₹1.25 crore |
| 55 | Cirkus | ₹1.2 crore |
Note: These are the figures supplied in the original report. Opening-day and weekend figures are different booking periods and should not be treated as directly comparable.
Final Advance Booking: Tickets Sold at National Multiplex Chains
National multiplex chains such as PVR, INOX and Cinepolis are important indicators of a film’s advance booking performance.
The following ranking compares reported ticket sales for major releases across these cinema chains.
| Rank | Movie | Tickets Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhurandhar 2 | 875,000 (including previews) |
| 2 | Baahubali 2 | 650,000 |
| 3 | Jawan | 557,000 |
| 4 | Pathaan | 556,000 |
| 5 | KGF 2 | 515,000 |
| 6 | Drishyam 3: The Conclusion | 440,000 |
| 7 | Animal | 425,000 |
| 8 | War | 410,000 |
| 9 | Chennai Express | 400,000 (including previews) |
| 10 | Stree 2 | 375,000 (opening day); 120,000 paid previews |
| 11 | Thugs of Hindustan | 346,000 |
| 12 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 340,000 |
| 13 | Tiger 3 | 310,000 |
| 14 | Brahmastra | 302,000 |
| 15 | Adipurush | 290,000 (all languages) |
| 16 | Gadar 2 | 274,000 |
| 17 | Toxic | 245,000 |
| 18 | Dunki | 240,000 |
| 19 | Singham Again | 226,000 |
| 20 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | 223,000 |
| 21 | Chhaava | 220,000 |
| 22 | Mr and Mrs Mahi | 216,000 |
| 23 | Saiyaara | 190,000 |
| 24 | Sikandar | 160,000 |
| 25 | War 2 | 153,000 |
| 26 | Fighter | 145,000 |
| 27 | Border 2 | 145,000 |
| 28 | Drishyam 2 | 116,000 |
| 29 | RRR | 105,000 |
| 30 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | 104,000 |
| 31 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | 102,000 |
| 32 | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani | 80,000 |
| 33 | Raid 2 | 82,000 |
| 34 | Shaitaan | 79,000 |
| 35 | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | 72,000 |
| 36 | OMG 2 | 65,000 |
| 37 | Baby John | 65,000 |
| 38 | Laal Singh Chaddha | 64,000 |
| 39 | Vikram Vedha | 60,000 |
| 40 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | 60,000 |
| 41 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | 52,000 |
| 42 | Shamshera | 46,000 |
| 43 | Samrat Prithviraj | 41,000 |
| 44 | Ram Setu | 39,000 |
| 45 | Bholaa | 36,000 |
| 46 | Raksha Bandhan | 34,000 |
| 47 | Bhediya | 32,000 |
| 48 | Shehzada | 32,000 |
| 49 | Chandu Champion | 31,000 |
| 50 | Fukrey 3 | 32,000 |
| 51 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | 31,000 |
| 52 | Article 370 | 26,000 |
| 53 | Thank God | 26,000 |
| 54 | Cirkus | 20,000 |
| 55 | Ek Villain Returns | 22,000 |
| 56 | The Vaccine War | 8,000 |
Note: Ticket counts are reproduced from the supplied report. Some entries may require verification, and the ranking should be read as indicative rather than a fully audited historical chart.
Ramayana: Part 1 Box Office Prediction – Day 1
Based on its current advance booking performance, strong audience interest and premium ticket pricing, Ramayana: Part 1 – Rise of Legend is targeting an opening-day collection of ₹65–70 crore net in India.
The film has several factors working in its favour:
- Star power: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash bring significant audience appeal, while Sunny Deol and Sai Pallavi add further interest.
- Scale and expectations: The Ramayana story has enormous cultural significance, creating considerable anticipation for a major cinematic adaptation.
- Premium ticket pricing: Higher ticket rates in major markets could boost the opening-day gross collection.
- Multiplex demand: Strong advance sales at national cinema chains indicate considerable interest among urban audiences.
- Overseas market: The reported overseas advance booking of ₹23 crore gross adds to expectations for a strong worldwide start.
USA Premiere and English Version Feedback
The film also held a USA premiere targeting audiences for its English-language version in Hollywood. However, reports of negative feedback following the screening appear to have affected advance booking momentum to some extent.
The English version was reportedly a trimmed cut, approximately 30 minutes shorter than the original version. This may have influenced audience reactions and the subsequent booking trend.
Final Box Office Outlook
With three days remaining before its theatrical release, Ramayana: Part 1 is showing promising advance booking numbers across domestic and overseas markets.
The reported ₹55 crore worldwide Day 1 advance booking and the projected ₹65–70 crore net opening in India point towards a potentially huge theatrical debut.
However, the final opening will depend on the pace of ticket sales over the remaining days, audience response, word of mouth and performance across different markets.
All advance booking figures and box office predictions mentioned in this report are estimates based on the supplied data and may change as the release date approaches.
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