With just two days to go before release, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has turned its final promotional stop into a box office story of its own. The film’s lead cast took the campaign to London this week, and the overseas advance booking numbers coming out of that visit suggest the epic is travelling far beyond Indian shores.
According to trade figures reported on Tuesday, Ramayana has collected approximately USD 4.71 million in overseas advance bookings across all days, putting it within touching distance of the USD 5 million mark before a single regular show has played. North America leads the charge by a wide margin, followed by the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Australia and New Zealand.
London leg wraps up the world tour
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash were joined in London by director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for what is reported to be the final leg of the film’s promotions. A screening was held in the city, after which the team took part in a discussion about the film and interacted with international media.
The London stop followed the film’s premiere in Los Angeles and a round of appearances on American television shows. Reports of the London visit add that an exclusive screening of the original Hindi cut was hosted there for select critics and BAFTA jury members, a clear sign that the makers are pitching the film as a global theatrical event rather than only a diaspora release.
Back home, the countdown is now measured in hours. A cast and crew screening is planned in Mumbai on Tuesday, with a press show on Wednesday, November 4, ahead of the worldwide theatrical release on Thursday, November 5.
Where the overseas money is coming from
The overseas advance booking breakdown tells its own story about where the film’s audience sits. North America, covering the United States and Canada, accounts for an estimated USD 3.56 million, roughly three quarters of the overseas total so far. The United Kingdom and Ireland follow with around USD 445,100, while Australia and New Zealand have contributed approximately USD 431,700.
Domestically, the film has been building steadily too. Global advance booking, combining India and overseas, had crossed Rs 63 crore gross by November 1, with the opening day alone accounting for about Rs 22.77 crore gross. Trade estimates suggest the worldwide opening day could go past Rs 200 crore if the current momentum holds, though that remains a projection, not a result.
Why this release is different
Ramayana is one of the most ambitious Indian films ever mounted. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash, the Kannada star, plays Ravana in his Hindi cinema debut. Sunny Deol features as Hanuman. The film has been shot for IMAX and premium large formats, and it is rolling out in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Dharma Productions is handling the domestic rollout in India, while Sony Pictures is distributing the film internationally, including in China. That global distribution muscle, combined with the London and Los Angeles showcases, explains why the overseas numbers are being watched as closely as the Indian ones.
The stakes are high because the film is only the first part of a two-part retelling of the epic. A strong opening weekend, at home and abroad, would set the tone for everything that follows. The next 48 hours will show whether the advance booking buzz converts into a record opening day.
What to watch in the next 48 hours
- Wednesday previews: the November 4 special screenings and press show will produce the first full reactions from Indian audiences and critics.
- Final advance tally: with two days of booking left, the overseas total could cross USD 5 million before release day itself.
- Opening day: Thursday, November 5, will test whether the pre-release buzz converts into the Rs 200 crore worldwide opening day that trade watchers are projecting.
- Word of mouth: the Los Angeles premiere drew mixed early reactions, so the Mumbai previews matter more than usual for this film.
FAQs
When does Ramayana release?
Ramayana releases worldwide in theatres on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with special screenings and previews on November 4.
How much has Ramayana earned in overseas advance booking?
Approximately USD 4.71 million across all days, led by North America with an estimated USD 3.56 million, as reported on November 3.
Who stars in Ramayana?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, and Sunny Deol features as Hanuman. Nitesh Tiwari directs the film.
Where was Ramayana promoted in London?
The cast, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra held a screening in London, followed by a discussion and interactions with international media, as the final leg of promotions.
Is Ramayana a single film?
No, it is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the epic, with the first part releasing on November 5.
Ramayana opens in cinemas worldwide on November 5. The advance booking counters, in India and abroad, stay open till then.
