With just days to go before the worldwide release of ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, the makers have sent out a special goody box curated to mark the occasion. The hamper features a copy of The Ramayana, alongside other film-themed collectables, while including invitations to be warriors in the world of the upcoming epic.
‘Ramayana’ team hands out goody box
The special box, presented in gold packaging, includes a copy of R. K. Narayan’s ‘The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic’ with an illustrated image of Rama and Sita.The reveal comes shortly after the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles, where the team introduced the ambitious project to an international audience. With the film gearing up for its theatrical debut on Thursday,an esctatic reviewer took to his social media handle to share, “To celebrate RAMAYANA: PART ONE hitting theaters, I was sent this AWESOME warrior-themed PR package! AND LOOK AT WHAT’S INSIDE! A LEATHER BAG?! A GOLDEN COMPASS?! AND A BUNCH OF OTHER SURPRISES!”He went on to add, “I genuinely LOVE when movie marketing goes all out and creates something that makes you feel like you’re stepping into the world of the film! And with RAMAYANA being one of the biggest cinematic epics of 2026, this is such a cool way to celebrate its upcoming IMAX release!”
‘Ramayana’ overseas advance bookings crosses USD 3.86 million
As the film approaches its release, early box office estimates indicate that ‘Ramayana’ has already collected approximately USD 3.86 million in overseas advance bookings. North America is leading the international markets, accounting for an estimated USD 2.86 million in pre-sales.The film is also registering strong advance bookings in India. According to Sacnilk, ‘Ramayana’ has recorded advance bookings worth Rs 31.86 Crore across two show dates, with collections standing at Rs 25.48 crore excluding blocked seats. The opening day, Thursday, November 5, leads with advance bookings of Rs 22.55 crore.Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director of PVR INOX Limited, expressed optimism about the film’s prospects, saying in a statement, “The response to Ramayana has been very encouraging, with advance bookings crossing 2.5 lakh tickets across the PVR INOX circuit. The film’s opening during a six day festive window is well timed, as this is traditionally a period when families come together and cinema becomes a natural part of the celebrations. Given the story’s deep cultural connect and appeal across generations, we believe Ramayana has the potential to draw audiences in large numbers and contribute meaningfully to the festive box office.”‘Ramayana’ will face competition from Japan’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’, which is also scheduled to open in international markets on November 6.
