Advance ticket sales for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Part 1 have opened in the United States, and the first 24 hours are already giving the trade something to track. The mythological epic collected over $150K in day-one presales through Fandango, according to media reports, clearing the $100K mark cited in early updates.
A first signal for a big festive release
For a film of this scale, a strong US presale opening is more than a niche milestone. It is the earliest public demand signal, and it arrives before the much larger Indian booking window has opened. American advance sales often move first for Hindi event titles, especially among diaspora viewers who prefer premium formats and opening-day shows.
The film’s scale is clear in its casting:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana, also a producer
- Directed by Nitesh Tiwari; produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash
Ramayana Part 1 is also significant for Ranbir Kapoor’s return to the big screen after three years, which adds to the anticipation among his fan base.
What Yash says about Ranbir
This is Yash’s first collaboration with Ranbir Kapoor, and he praised his co-star as “one of the most honest, hardworking, and humble actors I have ever met” and said he has seen the actor “completely surrender himself to the character.”
Why first-day presales matter
Advance booking is not the same as final box office, but it is the first indicator of intent. For an event film, a healthy first-day number suggests that the trailer and campaign have converted interest into action. It also helps exhibitors decide how many premium shows and screens to allocate, especially in overseas markets where one strong title can change a weekend.
At $150K, the US opening is a decent start rather than a record. The real test will be whether the pace holds through the opening weekend and whether India’s Dussehra window adds momentum at scale.
India’s window opens on Dussehra
Indian fans do not have long to wait. The makers will begin domestic advance booking on Dussehra, a festive date that gives the film a natural launchpad for families planning holiday viewing. If the US response is any guide, the Indian presale window should see a rush once it opens.
For now, viewers in the US can book through Fandango. Indian audiences should watch for updates from booking platforms as Dussehra approaches.
Source: Filmibeat