The much-anticipated cinematic adaptation of 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, has been generating massive buzz across the entertainment industry for quite some time. The makers are crafting this grand epic on a massive scale with a staggering budget of 4000 crore rupees. According to the production plans, the feature will be released in two distinct parts, with the first installment slated to hit theatres during Diwali this year, and the second part following during Diwali next year.
Record Breaking Overseas Advance Bookings
Advance booking for 'Ramayana' officially commenced on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Interestingly, ticket windows opened abroad even earlier than in India, and the response from international audiences has been extraordinary. The epic is receiving an overwhelming reception across key international territories including Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Combined figures from these four countries show that the overseas box office has already crossed 1 million USD, translating to over 9,47,60,700 rupees in early ticket sales.
Market analysts and dedicated film tracking reports indicate that the combined total from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia has reached 1.12 million USD just 15 days ahead of the official premiere. This impressive collection spans every single available show that has been opened for early reservation in those regions.
Limited Initial Openings in India
Back in India, advance ticket sales kicked off on Dussehra, though bookings were initially rolled out for a limited number of shows across the country. Moviegoers in domestic markets are seeing ticket prices ranging between 400 rupees and 500 rupees per seat.
As for the opening day box office trajectory in India, early tracking figures indicate that ticket sales for a specific show date have already brought in a gross collection of 4.78 crore rupees. When calculating the figures by excluding blocked seats, the advance booking revenue stands at a solid 2.97 crore rupees.
NCR Leads Domestic Ticket Sales
With its release scheduled for Thursday, November 5, the first day advance bookings for the epic have climbed to 4.78 crore rupees domestically. Looking at geographical performance, the National Capital Region is leading the charts by a wide margin, contributing 1.39 crore rupees to the advance booking kitty so far.
This ambitious cinematic version directed by Nitesh Tiwari features a massive ensemble of prominent Bollywood actors and industry stars. The film stars a stellar lineup including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil. Additionally, veteran actor Anupam Kher has lent his voice to the character of Jatayu, adding further depth to the star-studded project arriving on November 5.
