Ramayana Part One Overseas Pre-Sales Cross Rs 24 Crore, Beat India Bookings

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana: Part One has registered stronger advance booking momentum overseas than in India, with international pre-sales crossing the Rs 24-crore mark while domestic figures trail. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed mythological epic, scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 November, has recorded $2.58 million (approximately Rs 24.5 crore) in overseas advance bookings compared with Rs 15.56 crore gross in India.

Overseas Momentum Led by North America

Trade tracking shows the international total at $2.58 million, reflecting an increase of $391,700 from the previous day’s tally. North America accounts for the bulk of this figure, contributing $1.91 million, or nearly 74 per cent of overseas pre-sales. The strong response from the United States and Canada underlines the film’s appeal among the diaspora and mainstream audiences in premium formats.

The United Kingdom and Ireland follow with $268,800, while Australia and New Zealand have generated $248,300. Germany has contributed $86,400, and other international markets have added a further $62,800. These numbers indicate broad geographic interest well ahead of the release, with premiere shows in North America already drawing significant early demand.

Sony Pictures is handling overseas distribution, and the early booking pattern suggests the film is positioning itself for a competitive opening weekend across key English-speaking and European territories.

India Advance Bookings: Steady but Trailing

In the domestic market, Ramayana: Part One has recorded Rs 15.56 crore in gross advance bookings, inclusive of blocked seats. When blocked seats are excluded, the figure stands at Rs 12.77 crore. Approximately 2.97 lakh tickets have been sold across 6,382 shows in 191 cities.

The Hindi version dominates domestic pre-sales, contributing around Rs 13.06 crore, or roughly 84 per cent of the total. The Kannada version has collected Rs 2.04 crore, while the Telugu version accounts for approximately Rs 46 lakh. These language-wise figures highlight the film’s primary strength in the Hindi heartland, with notable support from southern markets.

City-level performance shows Delhi-NCR leading with Rs 2.87 crore, followed by Bengaluru at Rs 2.45 crore and Mumbai at Rs 2.16 crore. Premium formats, including IMAX, are contributing meaningfully despite a relatively limited number of shows at this stage.

Context of the Pre-Sales Race

The gap of roughly Rs 6.4 crore (or higher when comparing net figures) between overseas and Indian advance bookings is noteworthy for a major Hindi film. While Indian advance sales often accelerate closer to release as multiplex chains open more shows and promotional activity intensifies, the current overseas lead reflects early and concentrated demand in diaspora-heavy markets.

The film received positive early reactions following its Los Angeles premiere, with praise directed at the visuals, production design, action sequences and performances. Such feedback is likely to support further ticket sales in international markets during the final week of pre-booking.

Factors Influencing the Numbers

Several elements appear to be shaping the current trajectory. The film’s large-scale production values, multi-language release strategy and the star power of Ranbir Kapoor, alongside Yash and Sai Pallavi, have generated anticipation both at home and abroad. North America’s outsized contribution is consistent with recent trends for big-budget Indian films that secure strong IMAX and premium-format allocations.

In India, the pace of bookings has been described as measured rather than explosive at this stage. Trade observers note that Hindi films of this scale frequently witness a sharp uptick in the final four to five days as word-of-mouth builds and additional shows are added. The current Rs 15.56 crore figure therefore represents a baseline rather than a final indicator of opening-day potential.

What the Figures Suggest for the Opening

With seven days remaining until the worldwide release, both territories still have significant room for growth. Overseas pre-sales already approaching Rs 25 crore provide a solid foundation for a robust international opening. In India, the combination of Hindi dominance, strong performances in key metros and rising interest in southern languages positions the film for a substantial first-day collection once the full inventory of shows becomes available.

The comparative strength of overseas bookings so far underscores the expanding global footprint of large-scale Indian mythological and historical cinema. Audiences outside India are responding early and in meaningful volumes, particularly in North America, where premium-ticket demand is evident.

Looking Toward 5 November

As Ramayana: Part One enters its final week of advance sales, attention will focus on the daily increments in both markets. A continued strong run overseas combined with the expected acceleration of Indian bookings could set the stage for a high-profile opening. The early lead of international pre-sales over domestic figures already marks an interesting chapter in the film’s pre-release journey and highlights the growing importance of the global market for ambitious Hindi cinema.

The coming days will determine whether the overseas momentum is sustained and whether India closes the current gap. For now, the $2.58 million international tally stands as a clear signal of interest beyond Indian shores.

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