Ram Charan’s Peddi Smashes Day 1: ₹135 Cr Gross, 653K Tickets Sold

Ram Charan’s Peddi Delivers a Blockbuster Opening With Record Numbers

Peddi, starring Ram Charan, has set the box office ablaze with its thunderous debut, collecting a whopping ₹135 crore gross worldwide on its very first day. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who continues his impressive rise after his successful debut, the rural sports drama has instantly become the talk of Tollywood.

The film's electrifying start is reflected in the Nizam region, where Peddi posted a remarkable ₹18.32 crore share on opening day, including GST. Adding to the frenzy, the movie struck gold with audiences nationwide, racking up an astonishing 653,000 tickets sold on BookMyShow within 24 hours—achieving over 40,000 ticket sales per hour, a rare feat for a midweek release. The cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma, Ravi Kishan, and Boman Irani, brings depth and energy, while AR Rahman's music elevates the cinematic experience. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas, the film's grand scale and star power have fueled overwhelming fan excitement and packed theaters.

With such a spectacular start and the weekend ahead, industry insiders expect Peddi's collections to surge even further, keeping both fans and the team eagerly anticipating new milestones.