Ramayana: Part 1 Dominates South Indian Advance Bookings With ₹11.53 Crore Collection
Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming cinematic epic Ramayana: Part 1 has pulled in massive pre-sales numbers across southern territories, pushing its national advance booking total to ₹32.40 crore ahead of its Diwali release.
Published 3 November 2026
Strong Southern Pre-Sales
The highly anticipated cinematic adaptation Ramayana: Part 1 has generated strong pre-release momentum across southern markets. Opening-day advance bookings in these territories have reached a combined total of ₹11.53 crore.
Box office tracking data shared on social media by Jerin Georgekutty highlights the heavy demand from moviegoers in the southern states. These early numbers underscore the film's strong multi-region appeal ahead of its theatrical debut.
Karnataka Emerges as Top Contributor
Among all southern regions, Karnataka has recorded the highest pre-sale figures by a wide margin. Audiences in the state have contributed ₹5.90 crore toward the opening-day advance bookings.
This impressive regional total positions Karnataka as the primary engine for the film's southern box office campaign, far outpacing the collections registered in neighboring states.
Breakdown Across Other Southern States
Telangana follows in second place behind Karnataka, registering ₹2.60 crore in advance ticket sales. Tamil Nadu has contributed an additional ₹1.40 crore to the regional tally.
Meanwhile, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh recorded comparatively lower yet notable figures. Kerala accounted for ₹84 lakh in pre-sales, while Andhra Pradesh contributed ₹79 lakh to complete the regional breakdown.
Massive All-India Advance Booking Figure
The robust southern numbers have directly bolstered the movie's nationwide pre-sales performance. According to box office tracking figures, the all-India opening-day advance booking total has climbed to approximately ₹32.40 crore.
While these figures reflect current pre-release momentum, final numbers remain subject to change as bookings continue to progress right up until the opening shows begin.
Star-Studded Ensemble and Creative Crew
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and co-written with Shridhar Raghavan, the epic is adapted from Valmiki's Ramayana as a two-part cinematic project. The film features Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama and Yash portraying Ravana.
The extensive cast also includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, alongside notable actors such as Anupam Kher, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil. The production also marks Yash's Hindi cinema debut and Ravi Dubey's feature film debut.
Global Music and Production Collaboration
The film's scale is matched by a notable musical collaboration between Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, marking Zimmer's debut in the Indian film industry. Kumar Vishwas has penned the lyrics for the project.
Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash alongside Monster Mind Creations, the film is presented by Prime Focus Studios and scheduled for worldwide theatrical distribution by Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 5, 2026, coinciding with the Diwali holiday.
News Overview
Ramayana: Part 1 has secured ₹11.53 crore in opening-day advance bookings across South Indian territories, with Karnataka leading regional contributions with ₹5.90 crore. This performance has helped drive the film's total all-India opening-day pre-sales to ₹32.40 crore ahead of its worldwide release on November 5, 2026.
Key facts
- Ramayana: Part 1 recorded ₹11.53 crore in opening-day advance bookings across South Indian territories.
- Karnataka contributed ₹5.90 crore to the regional advance bookings.
- Telangana recorded ₹2.60 crore in advance bookings.
- Tamil Nadu contributed ₹1.40 crore in advance bookings.
- Kerala recorded ₹84 lakh in advance bookings.
- Andhra Pradesh contributed ₹79 lakh in advance bookings.
- The all-India opening-day advance booking total reached ₹32.40 crore.
- The film is scheduled for release worldwide on November 5, 2026.
- Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama and Yash stars as Ravana.