Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, Ramayana Part One, produced by Namit Malhotra, has officially ignited ticket windows across the globe. Ahead of its theatrical release, the epic saga has shattered records in domestic and international advance booking beating K.G.F: Chapter 2.
With ‘Rocking Star’ Yash stepping as Ravana alongside Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi’s Sita, the excitement among moviegoers has reached fever pitch.
Ramayana Part 1 Advance Booking And Box Office Predictions
The advance booking numbers for Ramayana Part One showcase an extraordinary surge in pre-sales:
Global Pre-Sales Report: The worldwide opening weekend pre-sales for Ramayana Part One have reportedly crossed ₹115 crore gross, with international markets alone contributing over ₹40 crore ($4+ million) in advance bookings.
Domestic Advance Booking Report: In India, Day 1 gross advance collections have reportedly crossed ₹32.5 crore across multiple formats, selling upwards of 8.2 lakh tickets for opening day and over 20 lakh tickets across its extended holiday weekend.
Ramayana Part 1 Outspaces KGF 2: In key metropolitan circuits including Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR and premier overseas territories such as the United States, United Kingdom, and the Gulf, the pace of ticket sales has surpassed the initial advance booking velocity set by K.G.F: Chapter 2 during its 2022 run.
Ramayana Part 1 Box Office Prediction Day 1: Industry trade analysts project Ramayana Part One to target a shattering worldwide Day 1 gross of ₹180-₹200 crore, which would position it among the top three biggest opening days in Indian film history.
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As Yash prepares to unleash his screen presence in the epic mythological space, we look back at the top five highest-grossing films of the Kannada superstar's career so far.
| Rank | Movie Title | Year of Release | Worldwide Gross | Box Office Verdict |
| 1 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | 2022 | ₹1,215 Crore | All-Time Blockbuster |
| 2 | Toxic | 2026 | ₹330 Crore | Hit |
| 3 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | 2018 | ₹250 Crore | Blockbuster |
| 4 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | 2014 | ₹50 Crore | Blockbuster |
| 5 | Masterpiece | 2015 | ₹35 Crore | Hit |
K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
- Cast: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh
- Worldwide Box Office Gross: ₹1,215 crore
- Audience Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster
Directed by Prashanth Neel, K.G.F: Chapter 2 transformed Yash from a regional stalwart into a certified pan-Indian titan. It became the first Kannada film to enter the ₹1,000-crore club and remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films in history.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (2026)
- Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth
- Worldwide Box Office Gross: ₹330 crore
- Audience Verdict: Hit / Commercial Success
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, Toxic presented Yash in a dark, layered psychological gangster thriller. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film enjoyed massive pre-release hype and delivered substantial footfalls in Kannada and domestic multi-lingual markets.
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K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
- Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Anant Nag, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, Vasishta N. Simha
- Worldwide Box Office Gross: ₹250 crore
- Audience Verdict: Blockbuster
The origin story of Raja Krishnappa Bairya laid the foundation of Yash's national superstardom. Despite clashing with big-budget Hindi films during the Christmas 2018, K.G.F: Chapter 1 emerged as the first Kannada movie to cross both the ₹100 crore and ₹200 crore thresholds globally.
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014)
- Cast: Yash, Radhika Pandit, Srinath, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, Sadhu Kokila
- Worldwide Box Office Gross: ₹50 crore
- Audience Verdict: Blockbuster
Directed by Santhosh Ananddram, this romantic action drama paid homage to the legendary Dr. Vishnuvardhan’s iconic Ramachari character. The on-screen pairing of Yash and his real-life partner Radhika Pandit struck an emotional chord with family audiences. The film completed a 200-day run in theatres and held the record for the highest-grossing Kannada film until the arrival of the KGF series.
Masterpiece (2015)
- Cast: Yash, Shanvi Srivastava, Suhasini Maniratnam, P. Ravi Shankar, Chikkanna
- Worldwide Box Office Gross: ₹35 crore
- Audience Verdict: Commercial Hit
Directed by Manju Mandavya and produced under the Hombale Films banner, Masterpiece showcased Yash portraying a grey-shaded rebel alongside a patriotic narrative thread inspired by Bhagat Singh. Opening during the 2015 Christmas festive window, the film recorded opening-weekend collections in Karnataka, outperforming several competing domestic releases to seal its status as a commercial hit.
From dominating local Karnataka screens with Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari to rewriting global trade books with K.G.F: Chapter 2, Yash has proved his star power. Now, with Ramayana: Part One already topping K.G.F 2’s advance booking run, the Pan-India movie looks positioned to expand Yash’s global footprint further alongside an all-star pan-Indian cast.
FAQs
How much has Ramayana Part 1 collected in pre-sales?
Ramayana: Part One has crossed ₹115 crore gross in worldwide opening weekend advance bookings, with over ₹32.5 crore registered in Day 1 domestic pre-sales.
What is the box office prediction for Ramayana Part 1 on Day 1?
Trade trackers predict a worldwide opening day gross in the range of ₹180 to ₹200 crore, driven by strong domestic ticket sales and overseas advance bookings.
Which is Yash’s highest-grossing film of all time?
K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) is Yash’s highest-grossing film to date, with a lifetime worldwide collection of ₹1,215 crore.
What role does Yash play in Ramayana Part 1?
Yash portrays Ravana, the king of Lanka, starring alongside Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita.