New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Mega-budget mythological epic Ramayana is set to revive festive magic in movie theatres, buoyed by the story's strong emotional resonance and a release spanning multiple languages and formats such as IMAX.

With a star cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Kannada star Yash, trade experts expect strong traction across Hindi and its dubbed south Indian versions. Opening day earnings are estimated at roughly Rs.75-80 crore net across languages, or close to Rs.100 crore gross, setting the stage for the biggest Diwali week of all time.

While the film's mid-week release raises some concerns due to sluggish theatre footfalls ahead of Diwali, cinema owners say anticipation is on par with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, cu...