But when it comes to mythic storytelling, Nitesh Tiwari isn’t new to the grind. His latest juggernaut, Ramayana Part 1, has already built a storm of pre‑sell frenzy that’s making the usual pre‑release buzz feel like a whisper.
The star‑cast reads like a who’s‑who of Bollywood: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as the menacing Ravana, Sai Pallavi as the ethereal Sita, and Sunny Deol embodying the mighty Hanuman. Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta, and Rakul Preet Singh round out a dream team that’s hard to ignore.
Overseas, the numbers are screaming. Nearly Rs 28 crore has already flown in from the opening weekend, with North America alone contributing Rs 20 crore. The Middle East, a perennial hot spot for Indian epics, is still breathing in, and every ticket sold there is a vote of confidence.
Back home, Karnataka is stealing the show with Rs 3.89 crore, flanked closely by Maharashtra’s Rs 3.85 crore and Delhi’s Rs 2.65 crore. Hindi bookings lead at Rs 16.28 crore, while Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil versions add another Rs 3.23 crore to the tally, all from 9,050 shows and 4.01 lakh tickets sold.
Music is a double‑header: AR Rahman’s soulful score meets Hans Zimmer’s cinematic brass, a collaboration that’s already turning heads. Producer Namit Malhotra is banking on this blend of classic myth and modern spectacle to pull crowds from every corner of the country.
With a November 5 launch on the horizon, the stakes are high. If the pre‑sales trend holds, Ramayana Part 1 could set a new benchmark for mythological films, proving that legend still sells fast in India’s crowded screens.