Just hours away from its grand release, Ram Charan’s much-awaited rural sports drama ‘Peddi’ is already making noise at the box office. The Buchi Babu Sana directorial has been creating a buzz ever since its announcement, and now the advance booking numbers are proof that fans are ready to witness the mega star’s latest avatar. With paid previews starting a day early in select locations, the excitement is at an all-time high.
Advance Booking Dhamaka
According to trade reports, ‘Peddi’ has already collected a whopping Rs 6.61 crore from advance ticket sales across India. Add in the blocked seats, and the domestic total jumps to around Rs 11.05 crore. Yes, you read that right! Over 2.76 lakh tickets have been sold for more than 4,000 shows nationwide. Telugu-speaking states are leading the charge, with Andhra Pradesh contributing Rs 4.43 crore and Telangana adding Rs 1.23 crore. And with more theatres opening bookings closer to the release, these numbers are only expected to climb higher. The strong promotional campaign, catchy songs, and Ram Charan’s powerful transformation have clearly worked wonders.
Overseas Mein Bhi Dhamaka
But it’s not just India that’s going gaga over ‘Peddi’. The overseas market, especially North America, is showing solid love for Ram Charan. Pre-sales in the US and Canada have reportedly crossed the Rs 7.6 crore ($800K) mark even before the premiere shows. Industry insiders believe this could be one of the strongest openings for Ram Charan in international waters. His global fanbase, boosted by recent blockbusters like ‘RRR’, is clearly paying off. The film’s reach and visibility among international audiences have never been better, and these numbers prove that ‘Peddi’ is a pan-Indian phenomenon in the making.
All About ‘Peddi’
Starring Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, ‘Peddi’ showcases Ram Charan in multiple avatars – a sportsman, cricketer, and wrestler. The supporting cast is packed with heavyweights like Shiv Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyendu Sharma, Boman Irani, Ajay Ghosh, and Tarak Ponnappa. Music maestro AR Rahman has composed the soundtrack, and there’s a special song featuring a surprise guest that fans are eagerly waiting for. The film releases worldwide on June 4, with paid previews a day earlier in select locations. With advance bookings already creating a storm, ‘Peddi’ is all set for a massive opening – bhai, this is going to be paisa vasool entertainment!