Ramayana Part One’s India advance booking performance
A closer look at the domestic advance sales reveals that the Hindi version has contributed approximately Rs. 57.50 crore, equivalent to Rs. 48 crore nett. Meanwhile, the dubbed versions across South Indian languages have generated around Rs. 13.50 crore.
The Hindi version alone has recorded opening-day advance sales of approximately Rs. 23.50 crore nett, placing it among the ten biggest opening-day advances in Bollywood history. While the figure may fall short of the lofty expectations surrounding the film, its release timing has played a role. The pre-Diwali period is generally considered a relatively slow phase for the Hindi box office, presenting an additional challenge for the release.
Based on the current trends, Ramayana Part One is expected to open with around Rs. 55-60 crore nett in Hindi, with the dubbed versions potentially contributing another Rs. 15 crore nett or so.
The film’s box office journey over the following five days is expected to witness fluctuations, with alternating drops and gains in daily collections. Monday is anticipated to be the biggest day of its opening run, as Hindi-speaking markets are likely to witness a stronger turnout after the Diwali celebrations. The performance on this day will be particularly important in determining the film’s overall box office trajectory.
Ramayana Part One’s overseas advance booking performance
Among international markets, the United States has delivered the strongest response, with the film recording approximately USD 4.40 million in weekend advance sales. This marks the second-highest overseas pre-sales figure ever for a Bollywood film, behind only Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The number is also more than twice the advance bookings recorded by Jawan and Pathaan, which occupy the next positions.
However, the booking trends in several other international territories have moderated over the past few days. While these markets were showing similarly strong momentum a week ago, their current performance is now largely comparable to Jawan and Pathaan, with some territories even tracking slightly below those films.
Despite the slowdown, Ramayana Part One is still expected to register an overseas opening weekend of more than USD 20 million. Given the film’s massive scale and Sony’s substantial print and advertising expenditure, the initial target was reportedly closer to USD 25-30 million.
Ramayana Part One’s territory-wise advance booking breakdown
| Territory | Gross |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Rs. 57.50 cr. |
| Kannada | Rs. 6.50 cr. |
| Telugu | Rs. 4.50 cr. |
| Tamil and Malayalam | Rs. 2.50 cr. |
| India | Rs. 71.00 cr. |
| United States | USD 4,400,000 |
| Canada | USD 750,000 |
| Australia – New Zealand | USD 650,000 |
| Middle East | USD 425,000 |
| United Kingdom | USD 700,000 |
| Rest of Europe | USD 425,000 |
| Rest of World | USD 275,000 |
| Overseas | USD 7,625,000 |
| Worldwide | Rs. 143.50 cr. |
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