Ramayana secures strong advance pre-sales ahead of Diwali 2026 release

The upcoming feature film Ramayana, also known as Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, has earned over 10 crore rupees in advance booking pre-sales ahead of its release. Sacnilk reported total pre-sales in India reached 10.91 crore rupees, while NDTV and ETV Bharat reported that advance booking numbers are nearing 10 crore rupees. [1][8][11]

Pinkvilla reported that the feature film crossed 50,000 pre-sales at national theater chains 12 days ahead of its theatrical debut. Sacnilk noted that advance sales opened on October 20, recording 8.70 crore rupees for one show date without blocked seats. ETV Bharat reported that Hindi language markets are currently leading the advance sales. [1][10][11]

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the big-screen adaptation of the Hindu epic starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash will be released in two parts. Sacnilk reported that the first installment is slated for theatrical release during Diwali 2026, while the second part will open during Diwali 2027. [1][8][10]

The international release strategy involves major studio partnerships. Sacnilk reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment officially secured international distribution rights outside India on July 28, 2026, providing access to international exhibition networks, while Dharma handles distribution for Hindi-speaking markets. [1]