Entertainment
oi-Swastika Sruti
From Hanuman Ansh to Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana, mythology-themed films are drawing attention at the Indian box office. The growing interest is now reflected in the advance bookings for Ramayana, which have crossed Rs 10 crore ahead of its theatrical release on November 5.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has garnered over Rs 10.14 crore in advance bookings for its November 5 release, with Hindi version sales leading and premium tickets reaching Rs 3,170.
Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the film has generated considerable interest before its release. According to Sacnilk data cited in reports, Ramayana has recorded Rs 10.14 crore in advance booking collections across India, with 1.81 lakh tickets sold across 4,339 shows in 134 cities.
Delhi-NCR has emerged as the leading market in advance collections, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The Hindi version accounts for the largest share of the advance gross, while the Kannada and Telugu versions have also recorded bookings.
Hindi Version Accounts For Nearly 88% Of Advance Collections
“Ramayana” in Hindi has grossed Rs 8.89 crore, which is nearly 88 percent of the total advance booking gross. The Kannada version has netted Rs 96.37 lakh, whereas the Telugu version has bagged Rs 28.11 lakh.
While the advance booking figures indicate the demand from the language markets, the Hindi version of the film has been starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash in Kannada version and Sai Pallavi in the Telugu version.
As the movie’s launch nears, the film makers have been increasing the number of show timings owing to the advance sales picking up speed.
Delhi-NCR Leads Advance Bookings; Bengaluru Records Sharp Rise
The Delhi-NCR region has reported the highest advance bookings collection amongst the five markets reported. As per the reports provided by Sacnilk, the Delhi-NCR region has collected Rs 2.13 crore with 27,141 bookings and a rise of 7 per cent from the previous day.
The second market in terms of advance booking collection is Mumbai where the total bookings are Rs 1.60 crore from 22,836 bookings with an 8 per cent increase from the previous day.
The third market is Bengaluru where the total advance booking collection is Rs 1.20 crore with 18,088 bookings. There has been a sharp increase of 172 per cent in the number of bookings from the previous day.
In Hyderabad, there has been a booking collection of Rs 61.97 lakh from 16,671 bookings with a 33 per cent increase from the previous day. In Pune, the booking collection has been Rs 45.57 lakh from 6,434 bookings with a rise of 7 per cent from the previous day.
Ramayana IMAX Tickets Cost Up To Rs 3,170 In Mumbai
Ticket prices for select premium screenings of Ramayana have also attracted attention. On BookMyShow, recliner seats for certain IMAX screenings in Mumbai are listed at up to Rs 3,170.
At PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium in Lower Parel, recliner tickets for the 7 am show are priced at Rs 1,850, and the screening was reported to be fully booked.
Prices are higher for some later shows. Recliner tickets for the matinee screening are listed at Rs 2,570, while the evening show costs Rs 3,170. Tickets for the 11 pm screening are priced at Rs 2,770.
The listed prices vary by showtime and seating category, with premium recliner seats costing more than standard cinema tickets.
Delhi-NCR IMAX 3D Tickets Reach Rs 2,400
In Delhi-NCR, recliner seats for select IMAX 3D screenings are priced below the highest reported Mumbai rates.
Tickets for the 8 am show are listed at Rs 1,550, while the 11:40 am screening costs Rs 2,250. Prices rise to Rs 2,400 for the 3:45 pm and 7:50 pm shows. Recliner tickets for the final screening, scheduled for 11:55 pm, are also listed at Rs 2,400.
The prices highlight differences between premium screenings in the two markets. Actual ticket costs may vary depending on the cinema, showtime, seat category and availability.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash Lead The Cast
Ramayana is co-produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The film brings the Hindu epic to the big screen in a two-part adaptation.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita and Yash appears as Ravana. The supporting cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Anupam Kher as Jatayu and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.
The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 5, coinciding with Diwali. Its advance booking performance and premium ticket prices have made it a major talking point ahead of its release.
