Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Starrer 'Ramayana' to Hold 300 Paid Preview Shows Before Theatrical ReleaseEntertainment
18 Oct 2026, 8:10 pm (1 hour ago)· 1

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Starrer 'Ramayana' to Hold 300 Paid Preview Shows Before Theatrical Release

Makers of the highly anticipated film 'Ramayana: Part 1' have planned 300 paid preview shows a day ahead of its official theatrical release.

The much-awaited cinematic spectacle 'Ramayana: Part 1' is generating immense anticipation among audiences worldwide. Headlined by an ensemble cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, this high-budget project has a fresh strategy in place to capture the box office. While the official theatrical release is locked for November 5, the studio has arranged a massive rollout of paid preview screenings a day prior on November 4.

Early Screenings Planned Across Theaters

Reports indicate that the makers have scheduled 300 prepaid shows across cinemas just ahead of the big Diwali window. In recent years, paid previews for major cinematic releases have proven to be a massive catalyst for opening box office collections. Audiences often display an eagerness to catch big-ticket events before anyone else, turning early screenings into a major status symbol. Industry observers believe that given the monumental scale of 'Ramayana', these special previews could easily shatter previous box office benchmarks.

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New Poster and Advance Booking Dates Announced

The hype surrounding the project intensified when the makers unveiled a striking new poster on October 11. The promotional material featured Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravi Dubey in the divine roles of Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshmana, while Yash loomed large in the background as the formidable Ravana. Alongside this visual treat, the team confirmed that the movie would hit global screens on November 5, with advance bookings officially opening on Dussehra, October 20.

An Epic Vision Backed by Top Talent

Helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari, the multi-part epic is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious undertakings in Indian cinematic history. The star-studded cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana. The technical backbone of the film matches its grand scale, with Academy Award-winning studio DNEG handling the intricate visual effects. Meanwhile, the musical landscape of the project has been crafted through the collaborative genius of A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

Questions & Answers

When is 'Ramayana: Part 1' releasing in theaters?
The film is officially scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on November 5.
When will the paid preview shows take place?
The 300 paid preview shows will be held on November 4, a day before the official theatrical release.
When do the advance bookings for the movie open?
Advance bookings for the film will officially open on Dussehra, October 20.
Who is playing Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Ravana in the film?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Mata Sita, and Yash stars as Ravana.
Who is the director of the film?
The epic film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Comments 4

Sneha Kulkarni@sneha-kulkarni·20m ago

Seeing Ranbir and Yash together on screen is going to be epic. Those 300 paid previews are definitely going to create box office storm.

Ravikash Gupta@ravikash·20m ago

Spot on, Sneha! The massive financial stakes and high-return gamble on these 300 preview shows remind me of big corporate investments.

Tanvi Desai@tanvi-desai·43m ago

Seeing Ranbir and Yash together on the big screen with 300 paid previews means box office records are definitely going down.

Aisha Khan@aisha-khan·43m ago

Tanvi, you're right, but which specific cities are actually getting these 300 shows?

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