Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 16 Oct 2026 · T−20
US premiere pre-sales pass $150,000 in 24 hours
Variety India, citing Sacnilk estimates, reported that US premiere bookings through Fandango crossed $150,000 within a day of opening on 15 October.
The numbers
- $150K+US premiere pre-sales, first 24 hoursTrade estimate · USD · US premiere shows · as of 16 Oct 2026ReportedSource: Variety IndiaThird-party tracker estimate. Advance sales, not box office.
Details
- Date
- 16 Oct 2026 · T−20
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Cinema & exhibition
- Markets
- United States
- Led by
- Fan / organic
- Partners
- Fandango
- Channels
- Ticketing
Sources 1
- 'Ramayana' USA Advance Booking: Crosses $150K in Premiere Pre-Sales Within 24 HoursVariety India · 16 Oct 2026 · varietyindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: US bookings opened 15 October via Fandango; $150K premiere pre-sales in 24 hours per Sacnilk
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