Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s Diwali 2026 release, Ramayana, has had a long journey. Mounted on a massive scale, the movie will be taking Indian mythology to the world. The makers of this Nitesh Tiwari film had announced that advance bookings for its November 5 release would open on Dussehra, that is, today (October 20). However, as of 3:45 PM, there were no options available to book tickets on various ticketing platforms. Earlier in the day, only one or two theatres had the option to book, and as the day passed, BookMyShow withdrew the option to find suitable screens and timings.
Why is Ramayana’s advance booking delayed?
Amid the confusion around its advance booking, a Bollywood Hungama report revealed that a disagreement between Ramayana’s distributors and exhibitors over revenue-sharing terms could be one of the reasons behind the delay in opening the window for the audience.
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Distributors vs Exhibitors clash for Ramayana revenue share
A source told the portal that the distributors of Ramayana are reportedly demanding a 60 per cent revenue share in the first week, and 50 per cent in the second week; the third week could be 40 per cent. Normally, the distributor’s share, even for big films, is 52.5 per cent in Week 1, 45 per cent in Week 2 and 37.5 per cent in Week 3. “This is significantly higher than the usual sharing terms followed for big-budget films. As a result, exhibitors, who are understandably concerned, are reluctant to agree to these terms and negotiations are currently underway,” the source shared.
The source added that unless both parties arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement, the advance booking could get delayed. Zoom reached out to the promotional team of Ramayana, but couldn’t verify the news by the time of publishing.
All you need to know about Ramayana
According to its official synopsis, “Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana is an epic saga that chronicles the timeless clash between Rama and Ravana. Set against a grand mythological canvas, the story unfolds as a powerful tale of dharma prevailing over adharma, culminating in the ultimate triumph of good over evil.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027. The film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta and many more. As of now, a massive clash with Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is anticipated next year.