Entertainment
oi-Prakash KL
Ram Charan’s Peddi has opened to exceptional numbers at the box office across India and overseas markets. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports action drama has crossed the coveted ₹100-crore mark worldwide within just two days of release, including premiere shows, signalling one of the biggest openings of the year for an Indian film.
The film began its journey with paid premiere shows on Wednesday. Despite being limited to just 847 shows, Peddi generated a gross collection of ₹21.83 crore and a net collection of ₹18.50 crore, recording an impressive 72 per cent occupancy, according to Sacnilk data. The strong response during previews set the stage for a massive opening day.
Ram Charan’s sports action drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, grossed ₹112.49 crore worldwide in its first two days, earning ₹60.66 crore in India on Day 1, significantly boosted by Telugu states.
Peddi Box Office Collection – Day 1
On its first day (Thursday), Peddi witnessed a huge surge in collections. The film earned ₹60.66 crore gross and ₹51 crore net from India across 12,412 shows. Although the overall occupancy stood at 45.5 per cent, the sheer volume of screens and strong evening and night attendance helped the film post remarkable numbers.
With the premiere and Day 1 collections combined, Peddi has amassed ₹82.49 crore gross and ₹69.50 crore net from the Indian market. The film has also performed strongly overseas, where it has collected ₹30 crore gross. As a result, the worldwide gross collection has climbed to an impressive ₹112.49 crore within the first two days.
The Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana emerged as the backbone of the film’s success. The region contributed a massive ₹48 crore gross on Day 1 alone, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of the domestic collections. Karnataka delivered an excellent ₹5.75 crore, while Tamil Nadu contributed ₹1.50 crore. Kerala added ₹0.25 crore, and the rest of India generated ₹5.16 crore, the data read.
| Day | Gross Collection | Net Collection | Shows | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Premieres | ₹21.83 Cr | ₹18.50 Cr | 847 | 72.0% |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹60.66 Cr | ₹51.00 Cr | 12,412 | 45.5% |
| Total | ₹82.49 Cr | ₹69.50 Cr | 13,259 | – |
Occupancy figures reveal the extraordinary enthusiasm among Telugu audiences. The Telugu 2D version recorded an overall occupancy of 67.92 per cent on Thursday. The film gained momentum as the day progressed, with occupancy rising from 59.54 per cent in morning shows to 62.69 per cent in the afternoon. The evening shows registered 72.77 per cent occupancy, while night shows peaked at an impressive 76.69 per cent, indicating strong positive word-of-mouth.
Among major centres, Visakhapatnam emerged as the strongest performer with a phenomenal 93.5 per cent occupancy across 337 shows. Vijayawada followed closely with 88.8 per cent occupancy, while Kakinada posted 91.5 per cent. Hyderabad, the biggest market for Telugu cinema, registered a robust 74 per cent occupancy across 1,264 shows, with night shows touching a remarkable 88 per cent.
Several other centres also reported strong footfalls. Guntur recorded 83 per cent occupancy, Warangal 85.3 per cent and Mahbubnagar 80.5 per cent. Bengaluru, a crucial market for Telugu films, registered 43.8 per cent occupancy across 842 shows and is expected to witness growth over the weekend.
Peddi 1st Day Collection – State Wise
| State/Region | Collection |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ₹48.00 Cr |
| Karnataka | ₹5.75 Cr |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹1.50 Cr |
| Kerala | ₹0.25 Cr |
| Rest of India | ₹5.16 Cr |
| Total India Gross | ₹60.66 Cr |
Outside the Telugu heartland, the film’s performance was relatively moderate. Chennai posted 54.3 per cent occupancy, while Mumbai recorded 36 per cent. The National Capital Region lagged behind with 25.8 per cent occupancy, highlighting the film’s stronger appeal in southern markets.
| Day | India Net Collection | Shows | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Premieres | ₹18.50 Cr | 847 | 72.0% |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹51.00 Cr | 12,412 | 45.5% |
| Total | ₹69.50 Cr | 13,259 | – |
The extraordinary opening has provided Ram Charan with a much-needed blockbuster start following the underwhelming performance of his previous release. More importantly, it marks another major success for director Buchi Babu Sana, whose sports drama has clearly struck a chord with audiences.
Peddi Worldwide Box Office Collection
| Territory | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| India | ₹82.49 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹30.00 Cr |
| Worldwide Total | ₹112.49 Cr |
With positive audience response, strong occupancy trends in evening and night shows, and a crucial weekend ahead, Peddi appears well-positioned to continue its dream run at the box office. Industry observers will now be watching closely to see how quickly the film advances towards the ₹200-crore worldwide milestone in the coming days.
