Driven by strong early demand across 3D and IMAX large-screen formats, the Namit Malhotra and Yash production is pacing well ahead of standard tentpole trajectories. Combined with international advance bookings crossing $770,000+ (₹6.4+ crore) in North America, the UK, and Australia, the cumulative worldwide pre-sales for the Ranbir Kapoor–Yash–Sai Pallavi epic have crossed the ₹20.50 crore milestone.
Language & Territory Breakdown: Hindi and Kannada Surge
While standard national multiplex chains (PVR Inox, Cinepolis) have only partially opened full programming schedules due to ongoing revenue-share talks, single screens and premium formats are reporting rapid uptake:
Hindi Anchors the Run: The Hindi version dominates pre-release trade, contributing ₹10.16 crore across 4,269 shows. High average ticket prices (ATPs) in NCR (₹2.35 crore gross) and Mumbai (₹1.77 crore gross) are driving the numbers.
The 'Rocking Star' Factor in Karnataka: Thanks to co-producer Yash playing Ravana, Kannada dubbed versions are showing rare early strength for an epic canvas, clocking ₹1.27 crore in advance bookings in Karnataka, with Bengaluru alone delivering over ₹92 lakh.
Telugu & Tamil Footprint: Hyderabad and Andhra circuits have logged ₹37.85 lakh from limited early show allocations, with trade analysts expecting Telugu advances to spike as local single screens open bookings over the coming weekend.
The West Bengal Tax-Free Effect & Expanding Exemptions
Trade analysts note that early momentum has also received an institutional lift following the West Bengal government's decision to grant the film full tax-free status across all languages:
Price Correction Driving Bulk Orders: In Kolkata and Siliguri, lower net ticket prices have triggered immediate group bookings by cultural organizations and educational trusts, generating over ₹48 lakh in early bookings across 167 shows.
National Ripple Effect: With the movie clearing ₹10.92 crore ten days prior to release, distributor bodies in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat have submitted formal petitions to their respective state finance ministries seeking similar entertainment tax waivers ahead of November 5.
Trade Take:
Hitting the ₹10.92 crore milestone ten days out—with less than 40% of total national show capacity opened—signals massive public anticipation. If the film continues its current pace once full prime-time single-screen bookings go live this weekend, trade trackers project Ramayana: Part One could challenge the all-time opening-day advance booking records set by Jawan, Pathaan, and Kalki 2898 AD.
