📌 Key Points
- Peddi collected ₹179 crore globally in its first six days, showing strong box office hold.
- The film opened with ₹51 crore, including ₹18.50 crore from paid premieres.
- Despite mixed reviews and backlash over Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal, it remains steady.
- It’s now the highest-grossing South Indian and Telugu film of the year.
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ has achieved a remarkable box office milestone, collecting ₹179 crore in just six days despite mixed reviews. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film shows strong audience pull, marking a significant success for South Indian cinema this year.
Peddi’s Impressive Box Office Journey So Far
Peddi box office collection day 6: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer has done well since its release despite mixed reviews.
Peddi box office collection day 6: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Peddi hit screens on June 4 with paid premieres on June 3. The film opened to mixed reviews but has done well at the box office since its release. It has also shown little sign of slowing down amid backlash for the female lead’s portrayal.
Steady Performance Amidst Mixed Critical Reception
Peddi had an opening of ₹ 51 crore, and it brought in ₹ 18.50 crore from its premieres. The film has, however, dipped in occupancy since then, but managed to stay steady. On Friday, it collected ₹ 26.90 crore, followed by ₹ 29.10 crore on Saturday. The film registered a spike on Sunday, bringing in ₹ 32.15 crore. Through the six days, the film registered better occupancy in Telugu than Hindi or Tamil.
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 how Janhvi was portrayed.
Record-Breaking Success for South Indian Cinema
At a recent press conference, Jagapathi addressed it and said, “To everybody, once again, thanks. And to those who wrote bad reviews, I thank you even more. Because you have unknowingly helped us a lot.” Peddi has become the highest-grossing South Indian film of this year and the highest-grossing Telugu film. It has beaten the lifetime collections of films such as Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par.
Despite mixed reactions, ‘Peddi’ has proven its commercial appeal, setting new records for South Indian and Telugu cinema. Its steady performance highlights the power of star appeal and engaging storytelling, cementing its status as a major hit this year.
