Ramayana: Part One Crosses Rs 100 Crore in Worldwide Advance Bookings Ahead of Theatrical Premiere
Namit Malhotra's upcoming mythological adaptation Ramayana: Part One has surged past Rs 100 crore in global opening-weekend advance sales, closing in on Dhurandhar 2's North American preview records.
Published 3 November 2026
Global Advance Sales Cross Major Milestone
The highly anticipated mythological adaptation Ramayana: Part One has officially crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in worldwide opening-weekend advance bookings. Ahead of its scheduled theatrical arrival, the film has enjoyed robust pre-release momentum across domestic circuits as well as international territories.
Trade data indicates that the pre-sales have been propelled by expanding screen allocations and strong demand for earliest showtimes. This early financial milestone provides a solid foundation for the big-budget cinematic project.
Domestic Contribution and Sacnilk Figures
According to tracking reports from Sacnilk, the domestic advance gross for the opening days has crossed Rs 58 crore without blocked seats, and climbs to over Rs 72 crore when including blocked seats for the initial three-day run. When factoring in Sunday bookings, the domestic total pushes past Rs 60 crore gross with blocked seats included.
The theatrical rollout has benefited from additional screenings coming online across various regions, ensuring that demand spreads evenly beyond just the immediate opening-day rush.
North American Benchmarks and Ticket Sales
In North America, the movie has drawn intense scrutiny as its premiere ticket sales surpassed estimated benchmarks associated with seven major Indian blockbusters. These include Animal, Jawan, Pushpa 2, Pathaan, RRR, Baahubali 2, and Kalki 2898 AD.
With upwards of 51,000 tickets sold for its paid previews, the project is now nearing the final major benchmark held by Dhurandhar 2, which previously set a high bar with a reported $14 million five-day opening.
Comparing Preview Metrics With Dhurandhar 2
While crossing the estimated 52,000-ticket premiere benchmark of Dhurandhar 2 is within sight, trade analysts note that ticket counts and actual gross collections measure different aspects of box office performance. The eventual outcome will rely heavily on ticket pricing and sustained attendance throughout the extended weekend.
Data shows that over 1.40 lakh tickets have been booked across the initial five-day period in the US, with a significant concentration of roughly 37 percent dedicated solely to preview night.
International Markets and Overseas Contribution
Overseas markets outside of North America have contributed upwards of Rs 40 crore to the opening-weekend advance total. Countries like Australia and the United Kingdom are playing notable roles in bolstering the international tally.
Trade projections indicate that the film could target an overseas opening weekend exceeding $20 million, with potential to reach $25 million if secondary territories perform strongly.
Cast, Crew, and Budget Scale
Produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One features a high-profile ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Additional key roles are portrayed by Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, and Vivek Oberoi.
The project is structured as a two-part cinematic adaptation, with the second part slated for 2027. The massive reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore for the entire saga has placed immense commercial expectations on its box office journey.
News Overview
Ramayana: Part One has crossed Rs 100 crore in worldwide opening-weekend advance bookings ahead of its November 5 theatrical release. The film has surpassed multiple North American preview benchmarks and is closing in on the records set by Dhurandhar 2.
Key facts
- Rs 100 crore worldwide advance booking crossed
- November 5 release date
- November 4 paid previews in the US
- Over 50,000 tickets sold for US paid previews
- Namit Malhotra is the producer
- Nitesh Tiwari is the director
- Ranbir Kapoor stars as Rama
- Sai Pallavi stars as Goddess Sita
- Yash stars as Ravana
- Rs 4,000 crore budget for the two-part saga