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Ramayana Part One tops 20 crore rupees in advance bookings ahead of November release

The two-part mythological epic has sold over 200,000 tickets in India and $950,000 overseas before its official release date.

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At a glance

  • Advance bookings total approximately 20 crore rupees globally as of October 25
  • Overseas markets account for $950,000 in pre-sales, with North American previews generating $550,000 alone
  • Domestic Indian bookings exceed 10 crore rupees with over 200,000 tickets sold
  • Hindi version dominates Indian pre-sales at 87 per cent of total bookings

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part One has accumulated approximately 20 crore rupees in advance bookings worldwide as of October 25, ten days before its November 5 release. The film will have paid preview screenings in North America on November 4, with those shows alone accounting for $550,000 in ticket sales, while other overseas territories have contributed an additional $400,000.

Within India, advance bookings have exceeded 10 crore rupees for opening day, with more than 200,000 tickets sold. The Hindi version represents approximately 87 per cent of domestic pre-sales, with over 4,200 shows scheduled for the opening day. Sony Pictures is handling international distribution, and the film will receive a worldwide IMAX release.

Why it matters

Strong advance bookings indicate substantial audience interest in the two-part mythological epic, with significant international demand suggesting a major global release strategy.

Original reporting

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