📌 Key Points
- Peddi collected ₹187 crore in its first week, showing a mid-week dip after a strong opening.
- The film is set to surpass Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’s lifetime collection of ₹200.98 crore.
- It’s already the highest-grossing South Indian/Telugu film of the year.
- Director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for objectifying Janhvi Kapoor’s character; scenes removed.
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ has garnered an impressive ₹187 crore in its debut week, despite experiencing a mid-week dip. While celebrating box office success, the film is also navigating controversy surrounding the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character.
Box Office Performance & Milestones
Peddi box office collection day 7: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starred is showing signs of slowing down mid-week.
Peddi box office collection day 7: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor -starrer Peddi was released in theatres on June 4 with paid premieres on June 3 amid high expectations. The film opened to mixed reviews but did well at the box office in its opening weekend. As it approaches midweek, the film shows signs of slowing.
Mid-Week Dip and Future Outlook
The film had a good opening, collecting ₹ 18.50 crore from its premieres and ₹ 51 crore on its opening day. Peddi brought in ₹ 26.90 crore on Friday, ₹ 29.10 crore on Saturday and ₹ 32.15 crore on Sunday. The film has performed better in Telugu than in Hindi and Tamil so far. With the weekend almost approaching, it remains to be seen if collections pick up.
Peddi will soon beat the lifetime collection of Allu Arjun ’s 2020 hit Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’s ₹ 200.98 crore lifetime haul. It has already become the highest-grossing South Indian and Telugu film for the year. It has also surpassed Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla’s ₹ 181.85 crore net domestic collection.
Controversy: Objectification & Apology
The film tells the story of a man from a marginalised community living in a village without a name on the fringes of Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. When he gets the opportunity, he will go to any lengths to ensure his people are heard and have access to basic amenities through sports. While the film’s story received praise, the filmmakers received flak for objectifying Janhvi’s character.
Daughter of a local politician, her character Achiyyamma , is forcefully kissed by Peddi, and it’s passed off as love later on. The camerawork also focuses more on her body than on her character arc, leaving many frustrated. Buchi has since apologised and said the objectionable scenes from the film have been removed.
As ‘Peddi’ aims to break more records, its journey highlights the dual nature of film reception: commercial success alongside critical scrutiny. The filmmakers’ swift action on the controversy shows a commitment to audience feedback.
