Peddi’s Monday collections keep the momentum going
Telugu film Peddi is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. The film earned approximately Rs 15.75 crore across India on its fifth day, with the Telugu states contributing the lion’s share at around Rs 12.75 crore. This brings the film’s domestic total to roughly Rs 198.50 crore, just a whisker away from the coveted Rs 200 crore milestone.
Industry sources reveal that the Telugu states remain the biggest contributors to the film’s success. Collections from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have already crossed Rs 150 crore and are now marching towards the Rs 200 crore mark. Based on current trends, trade observers expect this milestone to be achieved during the second weekend.
One of the most encouraging signs for the film was its performance on Monday. Compared to Friday, the overall drop was around 50 per cent, while the decline in the Telugu states was even lower. This indicates that audience interest remains strong even after the opening weekend.
Coastal Andhra emerges as the strongest market
Among all regions, Coastal Andhra proved to be the biggest winner. The area collected approximately Rs 6.75 crore on Monday, showing a drop of only 38 per cent from Friday. This performance was better than the Monday collections recorded by major Telugu releases such as Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD, both of which earned slightly below Rs 6 crore in the same region on their respective Mondays.
The film also maintained decent collections in Nizam and Ceded, further strengthening its position in the Telugu market. Trade observers believe that Peddi is on track to achieve blockbuster status in the Telugu states, largely due to its exceptional performance in Coastal Andhra.
Outside the Telugu states, however, the picture is mixed. Karnataka has delivered reasonable numbers, but collections in several other markets have fallen short of expectations. The Hindi dubbed version has also failed to make a significant impact, which has limited the film’s reach outside its core audience.
Budget concerns and distributor outlook
Industry observers have also pointed out that the film was made on a large budget. While the producers have reportedly secured their position by selling distribution rights to third party distributors, some distributors, especially in overseas markets, may face losses depending on the film’s final run.
The territorial box office collections for Peddi in India currently stand at Rs 155 crore from AP/TS, including Rs 63.25 crore from Nizam, Rs 22.25 crore from Ceded, and Rs 69.50 crore from Andhra. Karnataka has contributed Rs 21.75 crore, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala have added Rs 3.75 crore. The Rest of India has generated Rs 18 crore, taking the film’s overall India total to approximately Rs 198.50 crore.