Culture & Entertainment · India Bureau
Ramayana advance bookings exceed Rs 80 crore ahead of release
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has generated significant pre-release momentum with advance bookings crossing Rs 80 crore across multiple language versions. The film is positioned for a strong opening across Indian cinemas.
LSN India ·
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has emerged as one of the most anticipated releases, with advance bookings surpassing the Rs 80 crore mark ahead of its theatrical debut. The film's multi-language strategy appears to be resonating with audiences across the country, signalling robust box office prospects for the period epic.
The production, backed by Namit Malhotra, will be released simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, reflecting a comprehensive approach to capturing audiences across South and North India. This broad regional release strategy has likely contributed to the strong advance booking figures.
The Indian version of the film has been set at a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, positioning it as a comprehensive cinematic experience. With the substantial pre-release bookings indicating strong audience interest, Ramayana appears poised for a significant opening weekend across multiplexes and standalone theatres nationwide.
The advance booking performance underscores the enduring commercial appeal of mythological narratives in Indian cinema, particularly when mounted on a large scale with significant production investment.