Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming mythological epic Ramayana is generating strong advance-booking interest ahead of its theatrical release. The film, which features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in key roles, has reportedly sold around 1.33 lakh tickets for its opening day across the two major national cinema chains, PVR INOX and Cinepolis. The figure was reported as of 11 PM on Thursday, October 29, indicating early demand among audiences tracking the film’s first-day shows.
What the advance-booking numbers show
According to trade figures cited in a report by Pinkvilla, the film’s national-chain sales had reached approximately 1.33 lakh tickets for Day 1 by late Thursday night. The report described the sales as a healthy pre-release trend, while noting that the film still had time before its scheduled opening. Advance booking is an early indicator of audience interest, but it does not determine the film’s final box-office performance.
Star cast and creative team
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, according to the film’s promotional coverage. Nitesh Tiwari is directing the ambitious project, with producer Namit Malhotra associated with the production. The scale of the adaptation, its visual design and the coming together of actors from different Indian film industries have helped the project attract attention well before release.
Why the film is attracting interest
Ramayana is one of India’s best-known epics, and screen adaptations carry both high expectations and a responsibility to handle familiar characters and themes thoughtfully. The film’s multi-language release strategy and large-scale production have broadened its potential audience. The involvement of Yash, who has a strong fan following beyond Kannada cinema, is another factor contributing to national interest.
What to watch before release
Further advance sales will depend on the number of shows added, ticket availability, pricing and audience response to promotional material. Trade estimates may also change as more bookings are recorded. Readers should distinguish between ticket counts in national multiplex chains and total bookings across all theatres, because the two figures represent different measures.
Box-office expectations
The reported 1.33 lakh ticket figure points to a promising start in the tracked chains, but the final opening will depend on actual attendance, occupancy and performance across languages and regions. Reviews, word of mouth and repeat viewing will matter after the first shows begin.
For now, Ramayana’s advance booking is one of the major talking points in Indian cinema. The latest verified trade updates will provide a clearer picture as the release date approaches.
Source: Pinkvilla advance-booking report.
