Peddi Opens Big with ₹135.36 Cr Worldwide Gross
Mega Power Star Ram Charan has once again reaffirmed his box-office dominance with Peddi, which has taken a sensational start at the worldwide box office. The rural sports action drama recorded a massive ₹135.36 crore+ gross worldwide, including premiere collections, on its opening day, making it one of the biggest Telugu film openers of the year.
What makes the achievement even more impressive is that Peddi arrived on a regular working day without the advantage of a major holiday. Despite that, the film comfortably crossed the coveted ₹100-crore mark on Day 1, highlighting Ram Charan’s unparalleled star power and strong fan following across markets.
In North America, Peddi has performed strongly, with premiere and Day 1 collections nearing $2.5 million gross, delivering one of the best openings for a Telugu film in the overseas market this year. The film has also emerged as a much-needed boost for the Telugu film industry after a relatively slow summer season.
Audiences and critics alike have been appreciating Ram Charan’s committed performance in the film. His remarkable physical transformation, emotionally charged scenes, energetic dance numbers, and intense action sequences have become major talking points. Many viewers have particularly praised the actor’s dedication in bringing the character to life, calling it one of the finest performances of his career.
Adding to the film’s strong start, Peddi reportedly sold more than 3 million tickets through BookMyShow and other ticketing platforms, including premiere shows, reflecting the tremendous excitement surrounding the release. Advance bookings for the weekend have also remained highly encouraging, indicating sustained momentum at the box office.
Trade circles are optimistic about the film’s long-term prospects, with several analysts predicting that Peddi could emerge as one of the biggest commercial successes in Ram Charan’s career if the positive word-of-mouth continues to translate into strong weekend numbers.
The film hit theatres on June 4 following paid premieres on June 3. According to the official figures released by the makers, the opening-day worldwide gross stands at ₹135 crore-plus, a number achieved largely on the strength of Ram Charan’s star appeal and the anticipation surrounding the project.
While some industry observers believe a more aggressive promotional campaign and a stronger pre-release marketing push could have helped the film post even bigger numbers, the opening remains highly impressive by any standard. Early audience feedback has been largely positive, giving the film a solid platform to capitalize on the weekend and the current demand for large-scale theatrical entertainers.
With encouraging reviews, strong occupancy levels, and positive audience response, Peddi appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum in both domestic and international markets. The coming days will determine whether the film can convert its record-breaking opening into a sustained blockbuster run, but for now, Ram Charan and Peddi have delivered one of the most significant box-office starts of 2026.
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