Ranbir Kapoor’s Epic Crosses 2.5 Lakh Tickets at PVR INOX Ahead of Diwali Release
Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, releases in cinemas on November 5, and PVR INOX says early ticket sales point to a strong festive opening.
Ramayana: Part 1 has crossed 2.5 lakh advance bookings across the PVR INOX circuit, the exhibitor confirmed on [day], giving the Nitesh Tiwari-directed mythological epic a strong run-up to its theatrical release on November 5. The film opens days before Diwali, in a six-day festive window that cinema chains count among the most valuable of the year.
Ramayana box office: why exhibitors are optimistic
For PVR INOX, the appeal lies in a combination of star cast, scale and a story every Indian household already knows. That familiarity, paired with a holiday release, makes the film a natural pick for a family outing rather than a single-ticket watch.
Sharing his assessment of the early response, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, said, “The response to Ramayana has been very encouraging, with advance bookings crossing 2.5 lakh tickets across the PVR INOX circuit. The film’s opening during a six day festive window is well timed, as this is traditionally a period when families come together and cinema becomes a natural part of the celebrations. Given the story’s deep cultural connect and appeal across generations, we believe Ramayana has the potential to draw audiences in large numbers.”
Ramayana Part 1 cast and release date
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Namit Malhotra produces the film, which is planned as a two-part adaptation of the epic. Part 1 releases in cinemas on November 5, 2026.
What 2.5 lakh advance bookings mean for Diwali 2026
Advance sales of 2.5 lakh tickets on a single chain are a clear indicator of opening-day demand, and attention now turns to how far that interest carries once the film is in theatres. For exhibitors, a well-known story arriving in a festive window is exactly the kind of release that brings families to cinemas in groups, and Ramayana is the biggest such bet of the season.
