📌 Key Points
- Peddi crosses ₹225 crore in India within two weeks of release, showcasing strong box office performance.
- The film is now the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2026 and the highest-grossing South Indian film of the year.
- Controversy arose over Janhvi Kapoor’s character portrayal, with director Buchi Babu Sana stating some scenes were removed.
- The story follows an ‘aata coolie’ who fights for his community’s identity through various sports, from cricket to wrestling.
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ has emerged as a box office juggernaut, crossing the ₹225 crore mark in just two weeks. Despite facing controversy over character portrayal, the film has set new records, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu and South Indian film of 2026.
Peddi’s Stupendous Box Office Run
Peddi box office collection day 14: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer is holding its own in its two weeks of release.
Peddi box office collection day 14: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor -starrer Peddi experienced highs and lows since it released on June 4, with premieres on June 3. Despite the controversy surrounding how Janhvi’s character was portrayed, the film has crossed the ₹ 225 crore mark in India in two weeks of its release.
Controversy Surrounds Janhvi’s Role
Peddi has become the highest-grossing Telugu cinema of 2026, beating films such as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, The Raja Saab, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh. It is also the highest-grossing South Indian film of the year, surpassing the Tamil film Karuppu . The trade website reported that Peddi has collected ₹ 317.12 crore gross worldwide in 13 days, whereas the film’s team claims that it has grossed ₹ 400 crore worldwide.
Peddi now has Jr NTR’s 2024 film Devara: Part 1’s ₹ 292.47 crore net collection in India to beat, as well as Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s 2025 film War 2 ’s ₹ 236.55 crore domestic collection.
The Inspiring Story of an Aata Coolie
The film tells the story of a aata coolie (player for hire) who fights for the identity of his people, whose village lacks a name and even basic amenities. He finds a way to make himself heard through sport, going from cricketer to kushti (wrestling) and eventually sprinting, before he’s finally heard after years. While initial reviews praised the film for its story, backlash soon followed over the portrayal of Janhvi.
Buchi claimed at press conferences that two to three scenes from her role were removed from the film, altering her character’s trajectory. He claimed that they would be added to theatres from Wednesday.
Despite the challenges and character controversies, ‘Peddi’ has undeniably captivated audiences, proving its mettle at the box office. Its record-breaking success highlights the film’s strong appeal and the star power of Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.
