Peddi Advance Bookings Cross Rs 12 Crore Globally
Ram Charan’s much-awaited sports action drama Peddi is off to a decent start at the box office even before its release. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 5.39 crore in India advance bookings for its opening day (excluding blocked seats). Worldwide, the advance sales have already crossed Rs 12 crore, largely driven by strong demand from international markets, particularly North America.
However, the numbers are still some distance away from Ram Charan’s previous film Game Changer, which had raked in around Rs 26 crore in advance bookings. While Peddi is doing well, it hasn’t reached that level of frenzy yet. With paid premiere shows scheduled for June 3 at 8 PM and ticket prices set at Rs 600, the film is hoping to convert this momentum into a strong opening.
Telugu Version Leads, Hindi and Tamil Lag Behind
Unsurprisingly, the Telugu version is leading the charge in India, contributing Rs 5.31 crore from over 22,000 tickets sold across 2,409 shows. The Tamil and Hindi versions have recorded much lower numbers so far — Rs 3.47 lakh and Rs 1.85 lakh, respectively. Bookings are still opening gradually in several markets, so these numbers could improve as the release date approaches.
In the United States, the film is showing healthy interest. Premiere advance sales are nearing $800,000 (around Rs 7.58 crore), while overall North American advance bookings have crossed $882,000 (roughly Rs 8.39 crore). That’s a strong indicator for a film that’s banking on overseas audiences to boost its opening weekend numbers.
Andhra Pradesh Gets Ticket Hike, Telangana Awaits Clearance
The Andhra Pradesh government has already permitted a hike in ticket prices — Rs 100 in single-screen theatres and Rs 125 in multiplexes (including GST) for the first 10 days. Exhibitors can also screen five shows per day during this period. That should give the film a nice push in its home state.
However, Telangana is still playing catch-up. Reports suggest that a delay in the government order regarding ticket price revision has slowed down advance bookings in the state. Once the clearance comes through, sales are expected to pick up significantly. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, with Shivarajkumar and Jagapathi Babu in important supporting parts. With just hours left for release, all eyes are on whether Peddi can deliver a blockbuster opening.