Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Ramayana' Storms Box Office Advance Ticket Charts

Ranbir Kapoor is heading back to cinema screens with massive theatrical momentum. The actor's mythological spectacle, *Ramayana*, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has generated considerable ticket demand ahead of its official debut. Early figures reveal that audiences turned out in high numbers across major Indian multiplex chains during the pre-release window. Ticket trackers report that the high-budget drama cleared more than 3.25 lakh admissions across top national circuits, specifically PVR Inox and Cinepolis, strictly for its opening day. While the numbers showcase immense commercial draw, analysts note the tally is slightly modest compared to the sky-high hype and star power backing the cinematic retelling. The release timing likely plays a role, as the movie arrives in theaters ahead of the Diwali holiday festivities, an interim frame typically viewed as a sluggish stretch for theatergoers.

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Despite the pre-holiday box office dip, *Ramayana* secured an en. Reports reveal that the film landed at the number 12 spot on the all-time leaderboard for national chain advance bookings within Hindi cinema. That puts its debut pre-sales behind legacy blockbusters such as *Prem Ratan Dhan Payo* and *Dhoom 3*. The historical all-time record holder remains *Dhurandhar 2* (*Dhurandhar: The Revenge*), which set an astonishing peak of 8.75 lakh admissions including previews. Other titles dominating the upper tier of initial demand include Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster vehicles *Pathaan* and *Jawan*, which delivered 5.45 lakh and 5.32 lakh sales respectively.

BUZZBEAT

Looking purely at the modern era, *Ramayana* holds strong against post-2020 box office competitors. The epic claims the sixth position among Hindi titles released since 2020. It trails only *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, *Pathaan*, *Jawan*, horror-comedy sensation *Stree 2*, and Kapoor's own previous box office juggernaut, *Animal*. Industry observers point out that achieving over 300,000 ticket sales before general showtimes commence provides a very strong floor. As positive audience reactions and word-of-mouth roll in throughout the weekend, tracking suggests Kapoor's retelling could build serious momentum heading directly into the holiday surge.