Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest release ‘Peddi’ has started its theatrical journey with a powerful opening at the box office. The sports drama witnessed a strong response from audiences on its first day.According to Sacnilk the opening figures indicate a massive jump in earnings. According to the reported figures from Sacnilk, ‘Peddi’ earned Rs 51.00 Cr on Day 1. The collection reflected a 175.7 percent growth compared to the previous recorded figure of Rs 18.50 Cr.The film collected the amount across 12,412 shows on its opening day. The total India gross collection reached Rs 82.49 Cr. The India net collection stood at Rs 69.50 Cr.The overseas market also contributed strongly to the film’s opening run. The film grossed Rs 30.00 Cr internationally. With this, the total worldwide gross collection reached Rs 112.49 Cr.

Telugu market emerges as major driving force

The Telugu version delivered the biggest contribution to the overall collection numbers. It earned Rs 47.20 Cr and remained the strongest market for the film. Tamil collections reached Rs 45 lakhs while Malayalam contributed Rs 10 lakhs.The state-wise gross report also reflected the dominance of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions. The APTG region alone brought in Rs 48.00 Cr. Karnataka added Rs 5.75 Cr to the total numbers.Tamil Nadu contributed Rs 1.50 Cr, while Kerala recorded Rs 25 lakhs. Other regions combined added Rs 5.16 Cr.

Occupancy remains steady through the day

‘Peddi’ also registered encouraging occupancy numbers in theatres. The Telugu 2D version recorded an overall occupancy of 67.92 percent on Day 1.Morning occupancy began at 59.54 percent. The numbers gradually increased during later shows. Afternoon occupancy stood at 62.69 percent. Evening occupancy reached 72.77 percent, while night shows climbed to 76.69 percent.The IMAX Telugu version recorded 24.44 percent overall occupancy. Meanwhile, the Hindi 4DX format registered an overall occupancy of 36.70 percent.

Ram Charan’s performance receives attention

Peddi is set in rural Andhra Pradesh during the 1980s. The story follows a spirited villager who unites his people through sports while fighting to protect their pride against a powerful rival.ETimes review for the film reads, “Ram Charan anchors the film with a committed performance, convincingly portraying a man fighting not only for sporting glory but also for his community’s identity and self-respect. His physical transformation and emotional intensity ensure that Peddi remains compelling even when the narrative falters.Overall despite occasional lags underwritten supporting characters Peddi remains an engaging watch, driven by Ram Charan’s performance and an emotionally resonant fight for identity, recognition and belonging”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.