Peddi Opens To A Strong Start
Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s much-awaited sports action drama Peddi has hit the theatres today, June 4, and early estimates suggest a roaring start. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has collected Rs 5.28 crore net on Day 1 from 1,042 shows, taking its India gross to Rs 6.23 crore. The numbers are expected to climb as the weekend approaches, especially with strong advance bookings already in place.
The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, has been generating solid buzz since its announcement. However, a recent promotional event in Vijayawada saw a security breach when a fan tried to rush towards Ram Charan, leaving Janhvi Kapoor visibly startled. The moment quickly went viral on social media, adding to the film’s pre-release chatter.
Advance Bookings Signal Strong Weekend
Before its release, Peddi had already made waves with its advance bookings. Sacnilk reports that the film collected Rs 8.55 crore in India without blocked seats, and with blocks included, the figure rose to Rs 13.54 crore by Wednesday afternoon. Worldwide, advance sales have already crossed Rs 35 crore gross. The movie is releasing in multiple languages — Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam — with a total of 4,248 shows across India.
The Telugu version leads the pack with 2,809 shows, followed by Hindi with 1,073 shows. Over 28 lakh tickets have been sold for the Telugu version alone, indicating massive fan interest. The highest occupancy on Day 1 was recorded in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 54%, followed by Telangana at 37% and Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada led with 61% occupancy for the Telugu version, while Hyderabad stood at 56%.
Star Cast And What’s Next
Peddi stars Ram Charan in the lead role, with Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, Boman Irani, Shivarajkumar, and Jagapathi Babu in key supporting parts. The film’s release in five languages is a strategic move to maximize reach, and early numbers suggest it’s paying off. In Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, the Telugu version recorded 19% and 8% occupancy respectively, showing room for growth in Hindi-speaking markets.
With paid premieres planned in Telugu statesro, the coming days will be crucial for Peddi to maintain its momentum and deliver a big opening weekend. Industry insiders are optimistic, given the strong advance sales and positive early word-of-mouth. All eyes are now on the weekend numbers to see if this sports action drama can sustain its roar at the box office.