The cinematic adaptation of the epic narrative 'Ramayana' has crossed its final pre-release regulatory step, securing an uncut U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The clean certification, issued on Friday, clears the ambitious film for viewing across all age groups without statutory exclusions or mandatory visual edits. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the theatrical presentation carries an expansive running time of 195 minutes, translating to approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of screen time for theatregoers.
The First Installment of a Two-Part Cinematic Vision
Conceived as a sweeping two-part cinematic venture, the project presents its first chapter on November 5, 2026, across global cinema circuits. The key casting features Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash portraying the character of Ravana. Following early reactions from its special premiere screening held in Los Angeles, industry attention has shifted sharply to its theatrical bow, where the 195-minute duration aims to deliver a detailed and immersive viewing experience.
Advance Ticket Sales Surge Across Primary Metros
Box office tracking data up to October 31 highlights substantial initial interest from audiences across key circuits. Pre-release ticket sales have already generated 19.30 crore rupees in total bookings. Factoring out blocked seating allocations, the net pre-sales tally stands firm at 16 crore rupees. Among major distribution territories, the National Capital Region (NCR) leads overall momentum, contributing 3.21 crore rupees to the pre-booking revenue. With promotional momentum continuing ahead of release day, tracking figures indicate further expansion in daily ticketing volumes.
Scale and Allocation Across the 4000 Crore Budget
Ranked among the most expensive cinematic productions attempted in Indian filmmaking history, the complete two-part franchise carries an estimated combined budget of around 4000 crore rupees. While an exact financial split between the production overheads of the two individual parts remains unconfirmed, actor Yash had earlier clarified that the aggregate financial estimate incorporates extensive marketing and promotional campaigns worldwide. Following the dual clearance of certification and robust early pre-sales, commercial attention remains centered on its opening day box office numbers.
