Hyderabad: Ram Charan’s latest sports drama Peddi continued its strong box office run, crossing Rs 233 crore worldwide within four days of release and maintaining solid momentum over its opening weekend.
The film earned an estimated Rs 31.90 crore net in India on its fourth day, registering a growth of over 10 percent compared to the Rs 28.85 crore collected on Day 3. With this, Peddi has taken its total domestic net collection to approximately Rs 157.15 crore.
The India gross collection has reached around Rs 187.02 crore, while overseas markets have contributed nearly Rs 46 crore, pushing the film’s worldwide gross collection to about Rs 233.02 crore.
Peddi Box Office Performance Remains Strong
The Telugu version continues to drive the film’s success, contributing the majority of the collections. Industry trackers reported strong occupancy levels during evening and night shows, helping the film maintain its momentum despite entering the weekday period.
Trade analysts attribute the film’s sustained performance to positive word of mouth in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with encouraging support from overseas audiences.
With no major competition in the Telugu market, Peddi is expected to continue attracting audiences during the coming week.
Debate Continues Over Janhvi Kapoor’s Character
Apart from its commercial performance, Peddi has also generated discussion over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, Achiyamma.
A section of viewers criticised certain scenes, alleging that the character was presented in a hypersexualised manner. The debate gained traction on social media, prompting discussions about the representation of women in mainstream cinema.
Director Buchi Babu Sana recently acknowledged audience feedback and announced that certain scenes would be modified following the criticism.
Meanwhile, actress Nithya Menen commented on the broader issue of objectification in cinema, stating that actors should have the freedom to establish boundaries when they feel uncomfortable with particular scenes.
About the Film
Set in rural Andhra Pradesh, Peddi follows the journey of a young man who uses sport to build an identity for himself and his community. Cricket, traditional wrestling and athletics form key elements of the narrative.
Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, the film stars Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar and Jagapathi Babu in prominent roles.
Released on June 4 across more than 3,000 screens, Peddi has emerged as one of the biggest Telugu releases of the year and is steadily moving towards another major box office milestone.
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