Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer Ramayana Movie Ticket Prices Touch ₹2,600 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: Ticket prices for Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana: Part 1 have climbed to as high as ₹2,600 in Ahmedabad, with premium IMAX 3D screenings at PVR Palladium Mall witnessing exceptionally high prices and limited availability on BookMyShow.

According to BookMyShow listings checked on November 6, recliner seats for IMAX 3D screenings at PVR Palladium Mall were priced at ₹2,600, while other seating categories for the same screenings were priced between ₹1,600 and ₹1,900. Most premium categories were marked sold out, while Classic seats priced at ₹1,600 were also nearly fully booked amid the weekend and festive rush.

Ticket prices for regular 3D screenings were comparatively lower but remained steep for premium seating. At PVR Palladium Mall, recliner seats for non-IMAX 3D screenings were listed at ₹1,400, while other seating categories ranged from ₹520 to ₹790.

Ticket prices for the film also vary across cinemas in Ahmedabad and Surat, depending on the screening format, theatre and seating category. Premium formats such as IMAX 3D and luxury recliner seating command significantly higher prices than conventional screenings.

In Surat, IMAX 3D screenings at Rajhans Precia were priced between ₹1,450 and ₹1,500. At INOX VR on Dumas Road, Royal Recliner seats were priced at ₹800.

Meanwhile, regular 2D screenings in Ahmedabad and Surat offered comparatively affordable options, with several shows listed at prices starting around ₹500.

Ramayana: Part 1 draws attention for its scale and star cast

The steep ticket prices come amid considerable interest in Ramayana: Part 1. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film presents a cinematic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana and marks the first instalment of a planned two-part adaptation.

Released worldwide on November 5, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol portrays Lord Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman. The supporting cast includes Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.

The project has attracted attention for its extensive visual effects, elaborate production design and large-scale cinematic presentation. The two-part film reportedly carries a combined budget of around ₹4,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian film projects ever undertaken.

The first instalment has a runtime of three hours and 15 minutes and is being screened in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, besides English for international audiences. IMAX and other premium formats have also been introduced to showcase its visual spectacle. DeshGujarat