📌 Key Points
- Peddi collected ₹169 crore net in India by day 5, despite a Monday dip.
- The film surpassed Guntur Kaaram, Game Changer, and The Raja Saab’s lifetime hauls.
- It grossed over ₹233 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.
- Director Buchi Babu Sana apologized for female lead’s portrayal and is removing scenes.
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s “Peddi” has made a massive impact at the box office, raking in ₹169 crore in just five days. Despite a post-weekend dip and controversy over its female lead’s portrayal, the film continues to dominate, setting new benchmarks for regional cinema.
Peddi’s Stellar Box Office Run
Peddi box office collection day 5: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer had a dip after a stellar weekend. Take a look.
Peddi box office collection day 5: Buchi Babu Sana’s Ram Charan -starrer Peddi was released in theatres on June 4, with paid premieres on June 3. The film has crossed over ₹ 150 crore net in India during its first weekend. While the film saw an expected dip in collections on Monday, it still brought in around ₹ 169 crore.
Surpassing Industry Giants
Peddi had ₹ 18.50 crore collection from its premieres. The film had a ₹ 51 crore opening day collection, bringing in ₹ 26.90 crore on its first Friday. The film saw a spike on weekends, bringing in ₹ 28.85 crore on Saturday and ₹ 31.90 crore on Sunday. The film registered a first weekend haul of ₹ 157.15 crore. Peddi has beaten the lifetime hauls of Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram ( ₹ 127.41 crore), Ram’s Game Changer ( ₹ 131.20 crore) and Prabhas’ The Raja Saab ( ₹ 146.04 crore).
Peddi tells the story of the titular character, played by Ram, who hails from a marginalised community. The village he stays in lacks basic amenities, including a railway station, a hospital, schools, or a name. When he finds a way to make his and his people’s voices heard through sport, he decides to grab the opportunity.
Controversy and Director’s Apology
While the film was praised for its story, it was also slammed for the way the female lead, played by Janhvi, was portrayed. Buchi has apologised following the backlash and stated that he is removing the objectionable scenes. Peddi has grossed over ₹ 233 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. It remains to be seen if the film sustains momentum through the week.
Peddi has proven to be a box office powerhouse, showcasing Ram Charan’s star power. While addressing concerns about its narrative, the film’s financial success highlights its strong audience appeal and sets a high bar for upcoming releases in the entertainment industry.
