Day 2 Sees a Sharp Dip
Ram Charan’s latest sports drama ‘Peddi’ hit a speed bump on its second day in theatres. After a blockbuster opening on Thursday, the film saw collections slow down significantly on Friday. According to early estimates, the movie collected Rs 26.90 crore net in India on Day 2—a steep 47.3 percent drop from its opening day net of Rs 51 crore. The film played across 10,113 shows nationwide.
Despite the dip, the numbers are still impressive for a non-holiday Friday. The film’s total India net collection has now reached Rs 96.40 crore, inching closer to the Rs 100 crore club. Its India gross collection stands at Rs 114.49 crore so far.
Worldwide Collection Crosses Rs 150 Crore
Overseas markets have also contributed handsomely to ‘Peddi’s global run. The film earned Rs 8 crore overseas on Day 2, taking its overseas gross to Rs 36 crore. Combined with the domestic figures, the worldwide gross collection has touched Rs 150.49 crore—a strong start for a film that released mid-week.
Critics have been largely positive about the film’s visual storytelling. The cinematography by R. Rathnavelu has been widely praised for capturing the rural Andhra Pradesh setting and the protagonist’s emotional journey. However, some reviewers noted that the supporting cast, including talented actors like Divyenndu and Shiv Rajkumar, are introduced with promise but later sidelined.
Telugu Market Leads the Charge
Unsurprisingly, the Telugu market remains the biggest driver for ‘Peddi’. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together generated Rs 25 crore gross on Day 2. Karnataka followed with Rs 3.23 crore, while Tamil Nadu added Rs 70 lakh and Kerala contributed just Rs 7 lakh. The rest of India brought in Rs 3 crore.
Occupancy rates tell a similar story. The Telugu version recorded an overall occupancy of 48.81 percent on Day 2, with night shows peaking at 60.15 percent. In comparison, the Kannada version managed only 17.04 percent overall occupancy, and the Tamil version stood at 19.80 percent. Clearly, Ram Charan’s fanbase in the South is turning up in full force, and the film’s rural sports narrative seems to be striking a chord with audiences in the heartland.