Ramayana: Rise of a Legend advance booking hits 1.70 lakh tickets in top chains — 5 days to go
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend advance booking hits 1.70 lakh tickets in top chains — 5 days to go<br><br>As of Saturday, October 31, the Nitesh Tiwari-directed Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has sold 1.70 lakh advance tickets across India’s top three cinema chains, PVRInox, Cinepolis, and INOX, according to Bollywood Hungama’s latest tracking. The count is now rising fast, with trade sources predicting it will cross the 2 lakh mark by Sunday evening.<br><br>The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, opens November 5, and momentum is building ahead of its wide release.
With a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore for both parts, the film is aiming for a historic opening, potentially surpassing Jawan to become the third biggest opener of all time.<br><br>But the real test lies ahead. While national chains are showing strong numbers, the full picture depends on how regional circuits and single-screen theatres perform once their pre-sale windows open.
That data could shift the balance between Ranbir and Yash’s star power, one of the most debated questions in the run-up to the release.<br><br>Yash, who also produces and distributes the film in Karnataka, holds a clear advantage in South Indian markets. But Ranbir’s pan-India appeal, especially in the north, remains a key driver.
Trade analysts like Rohit Jaiswal have noted that while Yash may lead on paper, the final verdict hinges on actual performance from non-national chains.<br><br>Overseas, the film continues to hold steady. Pre-sales in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia remain strong at $1.12 million, with early screenings in Los Angeles drawing positive buzz.
Still, the pre-Diwali window is seen as a headwind, many families are likely to prioritize festival spending over moviegoing.<br><br>For now, the focus stays on the next 48 hours. If the 2 lakh mark holds, and regional bookings follow suit, Ramayana could be on track for a Rs 70 crore opening day, well above the Rs 60 crore floor set by industry watchers.<br><br>## Earlier updates<br>2026-10-30, 10:16 PM: 3.91 lakh tickets sold, Rs 19.19 crore in advance bookings (Filmibeat)<br>2026-10-29, 11 PM: 1.33 lakh tickets sold across PVR Inox and Cinepolis (Pinkvilla)<br>2026-10-25, 9 AM: 1,07,562 tickets sold across PVR Inox and Cinepolis (Bollywood Hungama), IMAX driving momentum<br>2026-10-22, 9:30 PM: 53,000 tickets sold across PVR Inox and Cinepolis (Bollywood Hungama)<br>2026-10-20, 6:30 PM: Day 1 advance booking hit Rs 1.53 crore in India (29,937 tickets), overseas pre-sales at $1.12 million<br>2026-10-16: USA pre-sales crossed 7,663 tickets within 24 hours of bookings opening there<br>2026-10-15: Advance bookings opened on Dussehra, timed to the Navratri window<br>2026-10-10: Second trailer dropped, drawing a strong response from the Indian diaspora<br>2026-10-05: Worldwide release date confirmed for November 5, 2026<br>2026-09-28: Full cast revealed, Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana<br>2026-09-15: Project announced as a two-part epic, with Part 2 slated for Diwali 2027
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